Notices
Scion tC 1G Drivetrain & Power Engine and transmission discussions...

how long do aftermarket clutches last?

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 03-12-2012, 09:01 PM
  #1  
Senior Member
10 Year Member
5 Year Member
Team Scionara
SL Member
Thread Starter
 
skinnayyy's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: Hazel Park, MI
Posts: 1,230
Default how long do aftermarket clutches last?

Mine has been on for about 30k and its giving symptoms of a clutch going out. Is this normal? I autocrossed it like 4 weekends but I only put it in second gear and leave it there. I don't really drive it hard either. My clutch is a 6puck sprung that can hold up to 450. It was made for me by falcon clutch so I can't give you a link to what I have
skinnayyy is offline  
Old 03-14-2012, 11:26 PM
  #2  
t_C
Member
5 Year Member
SL Member
iTrader: (1)
 
t_C's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: Michigan
Posts: 96
Default

I had an ACT solid disc clutch installed with a new fidanza flywheel and had over close to 40K and doing some service it looked like it had another 40K in it. Did you reuse or resurface the flywheel when the clutch was installed?
t_C is offline  
Old 03-20-2012, 04:32 PM
  #3  
Senior Member
10 Year Member
5 Year Member
Team Scionara
SL Member
Thread Starter
 
skinnayyy's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: Hazel Park, MI
Posts: 1,230
Default

brand new fidanza 9.5lb flywheel as well.
skinnayyy is offline  
Old 03-21-2012, 12:11 AM
  #4  
Senior Member
10 Year Member
5 Year Member
Music City Scions
SL Member
 
BlackKnight's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: Nashville, TN
Posts: 1,372
Default

It depends on the driver, some people don't realize they are riding the clutch when they are and it causes faster wear. I have seen some people use the clutch to hold themselves on a hill instead of using the brakes. Every driver is different I had a Centerforce DF clutch and Fidanza flywheel for over 40K in my car and no issues. I have even tracked the car several times.
BlackKnight is offline  
Old 03-21-2012, 03:20 AM
  #5  
Senior Member
10 Year Member
5 Year Member
Scikotics
SL Member
 
engifineer's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: Minneapolis, MN
Posts: 9,731
Default

My stock clutch is still strong at 96,000 miles with about 600 or so autox runs on the car. I would be very concerned at a clutch showing signs of slipping as early as you are saying.

When you say it feels like it is going, what are the symptoms? Slipping?
engifineer is offline  
Old 03-21-2012, 01:56 PM
  #6  
Senior Member
10 Year Member
5 Year Member
SL Member
 
mrexotica's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2007
Posts: 774
Default

What color is an apple?

There are a lot of them, and everyone is different, as is someone's perception.
mrexotica is offline  
Old 04-25-2012, 01:05 AM
  #7  
Senior Member
5 Year Member
SL Member
Team ScioNRG
 
weslxa's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: Gainesville, FL
Posts: 486
Default

You should get around 80-100k out of a stock clutch before you need to replace it (unless of course you drive it like a maniac, or have a lot of aftermarket performance parts on it). I've got 106k on mine (I'm pretty heavy on the throttle, and have intake/headers/exhaust), and just recently noticed mine slipping.

Basically, Toyota engineered it to last 80-100k. Driving it rough and adding performance parts put more stress on the clutch and flywheel (among other engine components)...decreasing their useful life, so once it goes match up your HP and torque with a clutch that can handle it.
weslxa is offline  
Old 04-26-2012, 09:46 PM
  #8  
Senior Member
10 Year Member
5 Year Member
Music City Scions
SL Member
 
BlackKnight's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: Nashville, TN
Posts: 1,372
Default

It all depends on how its driven, what mods, and how much power. I tracked mine all the time and noted clutch chatter and a slip at 25 k.

Sent from my PG86100 using Tapatalk 2
BlackKnight is offline  
Old 05-18-2012, 02:47 PM
  #9  
Junior Member
5 Year Member
 
Eac95z28's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2009
Posts: 10
Default

i would think an aftermarket clutch that would hold that much power would last a little longer than 30k miles but like everyone else said it depends on driving habits, stylet etc. some drivers can go through a clutch in 10k miles some can go 150k miles just depends.
Eac95z28 is offline  
Old 05-21-2012, 11:53 PM
  #10  
Senior Member
10 Year Member
5 Year Member

SL Member
iTrader: (3)
 
toeveryhour's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: Phoenix, AZ
Posts: 6,024
Default

My clutch in my other car went out at 60K to give you an idea.
toeveryhour is offline  
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
evolving_machine
Scion tC 2G Drivetrain & Power
17
10-21-2023 01:16 PM
Xaphoon
Scion tC 2G Drivetrain & Power
3
01-17-2015 02:12 AM
TheTripleC
PPC: Vehicles
1
01-04-2015 06:46 PM
rcflyer15
Maintenance & Car Care
3
12-05-2014 05:15 PM
eric_m
Scion xA/xB 1st-Gen Drivetrain & Power
79
03-17-2013 12:21 AM



Quick Reply: how long do aftermarket clutches last?



All times are GMT. The time now is 10:33 AM.