Best automotive replacement clutches & parts 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.

I custom made these for about $40, but I found something similar for you off of Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00PH165PQ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_xkbwDbF4BXKF5

The hardest part was wrapping the leather into the tiny gap between the fabric and the plastic, the hard plastic really doesn’t like to bend

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

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

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.

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.

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

https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B076FJXJH5/ref=sspa_dk_detail_5?psc=1&pd_rd_i=B076FJXJH5&pd_rd_w=T0lqm&pf_rd_p=8a8f3917-7900-4ce8-ad90-adf0d53c0985&pd_rd_wg=SpJ24&pf_rd_r=15T3TH3DBVBP1ENY9XX5&pd_rd_r=c521f727-7266-4026-9987-79f623c0a80c&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUExSVFKUE9EQzRJRzdUJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwODIzMzI3MklHVlRaQkVJSDlVWiZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUEwNzkxMTAyM0lFRU1EOVpJMVdaSSZ3aWRnZXROYW1lPXNwX2RldGFpbCZhY3Rpb249Y2xpY2tSZWRpcmVjdCZkb05vdExvZ0NsaWNrPXRydWU=

Honda part number : 46970-S5A-013
It should be less than $20 from the dealer

Edit: or... here it is on Amazon

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

I let the vehicle sit overnight and bled the clutch again the next day, but I definitely did not leave anything in the hydraulic clutch system open overnight.

I have used this master/slave replacement: https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0049MFPFA

I think it was advertised "pre-bled" - the one I got had fluid in it but was absolutely not pre-bled. Also, the fluid it shipped with must have been very low-quality, as the clutch felt "creaky" for weeks even after I got it bled properly. I finally flushed all the original fluid out and replaced with regular old DOT3 and the "creakiness" in the pedal stopped.

Hope this helps you out!

Just one off of amazon

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01I5O01FQ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_yCuSAbTWFCYE5

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

You can splice new controls into the existing harness. I still have my original harness and I've done this with my front end.

I would have gone for the controls you posted if they weren't so expensive. Here are some of the parts I bought:

Mini Speedo from DCC

Left side controls

Brake, Clutch, and Master cylinder. You'll also need new hydraulic lines and banjo bolts.

Clipon Handlebars

Bar End Mirrors. I suggest these specific ones because the mirror is one solid piece that attaches to the ball joint. The ones that have screws have failed me in the past.

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

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

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

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?

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.

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.

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?

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

You need a new shifter linkage. Hope you got it fixed without spending too much. I had the same problem on my 05 Outback. It’s a cheap part and only an hour of labor if you do t at a shop. Should be this part, but double check fitment.

https://www.amazon.com/Genuine-35047AC030-Impreza-Forester-Outback/dp/B07F2KZTH2

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

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

Is this the new fork? Would the clutch kit's bearings fit this one or the original design?

https://www.amazon.ca/Genuine-Mazda-LF01-16-520-Clutch-Lever/dp/B00KWELJSG

RedlineGoods Shift Boot (Dual) Compatible with Jeep Wrangler YJ 1987-95. Black Leather-Black Thread https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00ISF8S3A/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_kBAyDbVS0MYJ1

What about these?

You could wait on it. The slave cylinder on the nv3550’s are external, held on with two bolts through the bell housing and can be changed without dropping the transmission. Come to think of it, if you believe your clutch is fine, it might be a good idea to change it first and see if it solves the problem. It’s also an option to get it and the master cylinder as a whole new unit including a new line already connected to them. here’s an amazon link but if the pedal doesn’t seem soft I doubt it’s the problem. They tend to blow the seals and leak and be soft rather than get clogged and get hard/cause shift issues in that manner. Any shop could pull that and bench bleed it as well and know right away if it’s causing any issue. I will say though, those trannys are bullet proof and I’d bet your issue is clutch related rather than the transmission.

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.

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.

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

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