Clutch problems on BRZ after 70k miles - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

dynarun55 · 07-28-2019, 07:38 PM

Alright. I have read multiple threads about the TOB problem. And it sounds like I just ran into it. Would really like your opinion on getting a excedy stage 2 clutch kit. Will this fix potential TOB problems in the future ? Should I also invest in a stronger fork and pivot ?? The hydraulic bearing looks sold out and honestly not on my option list.

Also I had my local mechanic take a look at my car and said that it looked the clutch was not disengaging completely. I have an appointment with the dealership on Tuesday. Is it even worth going ? I don't have any extended warranty anyway.

Ultramaroon · 07-28-2019, 08:21 PM

no, a heavier clutch will actually be tougher on the tob. ...because it's heavier.

stock stuff is fine.

I question the talent of a mechanic that would miss or ignore a failed tob, or not be able to figure out this issue in five minutes.

Describe exactly what you are experiencing.

dynarun55 · 07-28-2019, 10:00 PM

At low rpm, when I depress the clutch I hear a noise that sounds a gas cylinder being vented. Like a shhh noise. I can't hear anything once I'm on the highway so that gives you an idea on the decibel level.

07-28-2019, 07:38 PM	#1
dynarun55 Member Join Date: May 2017 Drives: 2015 midnight blue limited edition. Location: Charlotte,NC Posts: 84 Thanks: 4 Thanked 13 Times in 12 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Clutch problems on BRZ after 70k miles Alright. I have read multiple threads about the TOB problem. And it sounds like I just ran into it. Would really like your opinion on getting a excedy stage 2 clutch kit. Will this fix potential TOB problems in the future ? Should I also invest in a stronger fork and pivot ?? The hydraulic bearing looks sold out and honestly not on my option list. Also I had my local mechanic take a look at my car and said that it looked the clutch was not disengaging completely. I have an appointment with the dealership on Tuesday. Is it even worth going ? I don't have any extended warranty anyway.

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Ultramaroon 義理チョコ Join Date: Sep 2014 Drives: a 13 e8h frs Location: vantucky, wa Posts: 31,864 Thanks: 52,120 Thanked 36,513 Times in 18,917 Posts Mentioned: 1106 Post(s) Tagged: 9 Thread(s)	no, a heavier clutch will actually be tougher on the tob. ...because it's heavier. stock stuff is fine. I question the talent of a mechanic that would miss or ignore a failed tob, or not be able to figure out this issue in five minutes. Describe exactly what you are experiencing. __________________ service manuals

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07-28-2019, 10:00 PM	#3
dynarun55 Member Join Date: May 2017 Drives: 2015 midnight blue limited edition. Location: Charlotte,NC Posts: 84 Thanks: 4 Thanked 13 Times in 12 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	At low rpm, when I depress the clutch I hear a noise that sounds a gas cylinder being vented. Like a shhh noise. I can't hear anything once I'm on the highway so that gives you an idea on the decibel level.

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