Best automotive clutch sets & accessories according to redditors

This happened to me this past winter. Exact same noise. It's the pilot bearing, which is probably frozen onto the input shaft of the tranny at this point. All you need is a new clutch. A great OEM style clutch is the EXEDY KMZ03. I used it on my 1999 and it feels great and has great reviews for longevity.

If the pilot bearing IS frozen onto the input shaft, you will know that when you try to pry the trans off of the block, and it won't go much past 3/4 of an inch. This took me weeks to figure out what was going on in the bell housing, but if you sneak a wrench through the hole that the clutch lever goes into, you can unbolt the clutch spring assembly from the pressure plate and that will allow the trans to be removed. Be very careful not to torque the trans too much when prying, as you can bend the input shaft which would leave you without a trans.

I used a Dremel cutting wheel to cut the pilot bearing off of the input shaft once I got the transmission off of the block.

I hope this helps! Feel free to PM me if you need any info or pictures etc.

Edit: You will also want to get a new flywheel, or get your existing one resurfaced, depending on its wear.

Here is the link for the clutch kit, it is on sale on Amazon. Note that it does not include the flywheel, but includes all of the other necessary bearings and parts.

First what year is it?
Replace the clutch, flywheel, and transmission is the obvious advise. You could rebuild the transmission, but it's always less stress to just put in a new one and know it will last. Also possibly check the transmission mounts if they are worn it could possibly explain third popping out.
You can do this all at one time with the help with another person. Since you have no experience try finding someone with experience. If you don't know anyone go to a local car club's website or even go to drive in car show and just ask around if someone can help. Car guys are generally awesome and want to teach. You can rent tools, but honestly I would invest in the proper tools, and never have to take your cars to the shop again (Unless it's something crazy).

Here's some links but I don't the year so these might not help:

http://customdc5.my-php.net/diy/clutch/

http://www.amazon.com/EXEDY-KHC10-OEM-Replacement-Clutch/dp/B001B5GA0C

http://acurazine.com/forums/performance-parts-modifications-126/diy-manual-transmission-clutch-replacement-removal-833245/

http://www.purzauto.com/PartDetails.aspx?sku=3331191&MakeModelID=1&utm_source=google&utm_medium=googlebase&utm_campaign=shopping&source=gmc&gclid=CP2HusXEpsICFUQV7Aodw0gAjw

Simple answer... the LUK 07-202 kit. Good Brand, great price, very complete.

We needed a clutch kit a couple years ago on our 2006 v6 and the LUK kit was the most complete OEM type clutch (and a good brand). The later v6's have a dual mass (not easily turned) flywheel so this kit having the flywheel is great.

https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B003K0TWU6

The feel is OEM like and no issues with the install. We only have about 43k miles on the clutch kit so I can't speak for it's true longevity

no doesnt look like it, less than 100$ USD..
https://www.amazon.com/EXEDY-KHC08-OEM-Replacement-Clutch/dp/compatibility-chart/B001B5EEEQ

Throw out bearing. Save up for the stock replacement excedy clutch. It's 100$.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B001B5DS7K?pc_redir=1410435831&robot_redir=1

Check your year, 1.6 used a different clutch.

Labor sounds about right - 4 hours total work.

Your clutch kit is about $7 cheaper than my NA6 OEM clutch kit, however your kit still shouldn't cost over $300 (for an OEM kit), that's just ridiculous.

Aaah, 1300$ is way too much for that, my mechanic guy never saw a miata before, and he could do the job without a fuss. The miata is famous for being easy to work on. Was that OEM parts for 450$? Exedy kits are going for 120$-200$, lots of us are going with exedy

http://www.good-win-racing.com/Mazda-Performance-Part/15-1014.html

https://www.amazon.com/EXEDY-KMZ03-OEM-Replacement-Clutch/dp/B001B5DS7K

This one. Feel free to PayPal me the price difference! :P

https://www.amazon.com/EXEDY-KMZ03-OEM-Replacement-Clutch/dp/B001B5DS7K

Sounds weird to say "go to Amazon" for car parts, but this is the lowest price I've found for the Exedy: http://www.amazon.com/EXEDY-KMZ03-OEM-Replacement-Clutch/dp/B001B5DS7K/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1377818936&sr=8-1&keywords=Exedy+KMZ03

Cool, soooo..this is what I should get, right? I figured it would be a lot more expensive than that! It's only $276 on Amazon. I swear I called the Subaru shop the other day and they quoted me at around $1,500. Maybe they had plans to replace other clutch assembly parts as well?

The clutch pack is less than $250, here is one but with labor it's probably about $250. You can do this yourself if you have tools, it isn't hard and there are lots of YouTube videos for it.

I'm not saying that is the problem, could be the shifting or something else, these are just ideas. You or someone else will need to inspect to determine whats up for sure.

edit: clarification

A clutch kit (disc, pressure plate, TOB) will run about $300. IIRC Subaru says the flywheel isn't supposed to be resurfaced, so a new flywheel will run about $300. Keep in mind that dealers use OEM parts which are typically more expensive than aftermarket even though they might not necessarily be better.

I believe that OEM clutch replacement would run about $8-900 in parts. Then it's a 5-6 hour job at $100/hr. So $1400 doesn't seem all that absurd of a quote from a dealer.

Anytime you're dealing with wear components, picking them up from a scrap yard is sketchy at best. So brake pads, clutch, flywheel,that kind of stuff you want new.

Exedy usually makes good clutches at a reasonable price.

https://www.amazon.com/EXEDY-CLUTCH-08022-92-00-HONDA/dp/B078X6NWPV

When you do the clutch you either need to get the flywheel machined flat or replace it.

https://www.kseriesparts.com/EXE-FWHDC01.html?gclid=CjwKCAjwkcblBRB_EiwAFmfyy46fIk2nHZfuXpk2irDuHJusu8xxe5hvp2bTzJWdLe2zQ05m4rk9khoCTW8QAvD_BwE

Something that is designed to continue functioning in the same shape rather than wearing down over time? I would be happy picking them up from a scrap yard if I was confident in identifying parts that are in good shape. Ignition cylinder and distributor I would take from a scrap yard if I found a good one.

I put in a LUK in mine as a daily about 4 months ago and it feels quite nice.

 

It softened the clutch a little bit, but otherwise, it's a pretty great replacement, especially because the kit has all you need and it is at a very reasonable price (in comparison to every other replacement clutch out there).


I bought this one on amazon

Yes, this is the same one I have in my OBXT and it is holding stage 2 just fine. You can also buy it with the flywheel for $600. Any transmission shop will be able to install this clutch for ~$500, it doesn't have to be a subaru shop.

I got my replacement kit off Amazon (2004 6s) and paid under $200 for part. Here is what I found for you. Good luck

So when I (routinely) replace the clutch, what is a good kit I can get for a decent price? I would preferably take a Stage 1 or 2 kit over a stock OEM.

https://www.amazon.com/RACING-PERFORMANCE-CLUTCH-1994-2004-MUSTANG/dp/B01K6NMHMY/ref=sr_1_5?s=automotive&ie=UTF8&qid=1488085731&sr=1-5&keywords=mustang+clutch+kit

I found this but I'm unsure.

2000 V6 Manual Mustang if you didn't catch that

EXEDY CLUTCH KIT & CHROMOLY FLYWHEEL for ACURA RSX TYPE-S CIVIC SI K20A2 K20A3 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06XT5N19T/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_rDzaCbX54WSHK
Would this work?

You're looking for a pulley holder tool.

clutch parts are so cheap for a Civic, you are better off doing the flywheel along with the clutch kit.

LUK clutch kit

Sachs flywheel

But you might want to check with a local machine shop about getting the stock flywheel resurfaced.

https://www.amazon.com/EXEDY-KSB03-OEM-Replacement-Clutch/dp/B001B5EMO8/ref=sr_1_4?keywords=wrx+clutch+act&qid=1556119337&s=gateway&sr=8-4

Thank you for taking the time to reply.

Ok, yeah he's charging 780 for the labor, 80 for shop supplies and 100 for turning the flywheel. 500 for the clutch kit seems to be where things get off base.

What am I missing here, it looks like the oem clutch kit is $135 with prime shipping on Amazon.

Looks like that is a 3rd party sale, but the part number is correct. I should just buy this now, right? And return if it's not right or busted up.

Get this

http://www.amazon.com/EXEDY-KSB04-OEM-Replacement-Clutch/dp/B001B5EMS4/ref=au_as_r?ie=UTF8&Make=Subaru%7C13&Model=Legacy%7C64&Year=2005%7C2005&carId=001&n=15684181&newCar=1&s=automotive&vehicleType=automotive


Cheap and effective , resurface your flywheel and tell your friend he is stupid

Last time I got a new clutch was 2013, I replaced the flywheel with this EXEDY FF01T Chromoly Racing Flywheel, and the clutch with EXEDY KSB03 OEM Replacement Clutch Kit. Best clutch/flywheel combo I've had, including the original. I'm not really into high performance though, so I'm not sure why I got a "racing" flywheel. I think at the time it wasn't that expensive compared to whatever else was out there. Now it's $309, I think I paid more like $290.

It's buttery smooth though. My original clutch had a terrible grab and judder in low gears, and my second clutch was grabby and juddery in a different way, maybe even more annoying. This one has been a gem since day one.

http://www.amazon.com/EXEDY-KSB03-OEM-Replacement-Clutch/dp/B001B5EMO8/ref=au_pf_ss_1?ie=UTF8&Make=Subaru|13&Model=Impreza|62&Year=2002|2002&carId=002&n=15684181&s=automotive

Labor was almost $450 for me.

Shit, if you're an Amazon Prime member you can get the OEM type Exedy clutch kit shipped to you for $112!

The labor cost will probably be $500 or so, you either have to pull the engine or drop the transmission to do it. Don't let a shop sell you a cheap-o clutch though, get an OEM replacement: http://www.amazon.com/EXEDY-15010-OEM-Replacement-Clutch/dp/B001B5E5XQ

Exedy makes the clutches for the car manufacturers.

Eh. I mean I guess that would work. I just like the 6 puck ones personally and that's what I would go with if I were to replace my clutch. The 6 puck ones are actually cheaper sometimes anyway. Here's a 6 puck for $315 and here's a 350Z OEM replacement for $364

EDIT: Well shit here's one for $220.

Exedy makes the OEM clutch so yup. Here it is for quite a good price I don't know who made the OEM clutch master and slave, I just ended up buying Beck Arnley ones.
EDIT: I should add that these are for the M2U4 ATTS equipped transmission from the Type SH. You'd have to check if they match the ones for the base model if that's what you have because the bases have a different transmission.

Alright thank you. this one seems to have good reviews on it. I do plan on buying a new flywheel in a couple paydays just to change it while I can