Brz clutch under warranty and rip on steering wheel

[Harjotdhanota]

Hi, sorry if this has already been answered, but I couldn't find a thread on it.

So I recently bought a 2017 BRZ Limited about 2 weeks ago. This is my first manual car and I'm afraid I might burn out the clutch or ruin the TOB prematurely. Is this clutch under warranty? The salesperson said it's a wearable item and it's not covered. On the other hand, I've heard people say that it's covered for 3yr/36k miles?? I'm not sure.
Also, there's a small rip on my steering wheel. It's not that big of a deal but it still bothers me from time to time. I'm 90% sure it was there from the factory. Would that also be covered if I choose to get it replaced? Thanks

[strat61caster]

If you wear it out, you will be responsible for replacing it. No different than brake pads and rotors or spark plugs or oil.

If it fails due to manufacturer defect then the manufacturer should replace it under warranty.

Good luck proving a premature failure is not your fault.

The best news is that clutches are extremely stout, as long as you are driving properly it will last a very long time. Don't be afraid to slip the clutch, don't be afraid that you're wearing it out, just practice, minimize the amount of time you spend with your foot on the clutch pedal and you'll be fine. Yes getting used to it you'll make some mistakes, you'll stall, you'll burn it up and smell the stench, but it's ok, it's meant to be used and it's meant to be replaced.

>60k miles on mine and hundreds of hard launches, stop and go traffic, I've slipped it for too long and enjoyed the smell of clutch a handful of times too, and it's showing zero signs of giving up any time soon. If you aren't beating it up with hard launches or slipping it a ton it would be highly unusual for it to fail before 100k miles, many people have put over 200k miles on a clutch before.

[JazzleSAURUS]

Originally Posted by strat61caster

If you wear it out, you will be responsible for replacing it. No different than brake pads and rotors or spark plugs or oil.

If it fails due to manufacturer defect then the manufacturer should replace it under warranty.

Good luck proving a premature failure is not your fault.

The best news is that clutches are extremely stout, as long as you are driving properly it will last a very long time. Don't be afraid to slip the clutch, don't be afraid that you're wearing it out, just practice, minimize the amount of time you spend with your foot on the clutch pedal and you'll be fine. Yes getting used to it you'll make some mistakes, you'll stall, you'll burn it up and smell the stench, but it's ok, it's meant to be used and it's meant to be replaced.

>60k miles on mine and hundreds of hard launches, stop and go traffic, I've slipped it for too long and enjoyed the smell of clutch a handful of times too, and it's showing zero signs of giving up any time soon. If you aren't beating it up with hard launches or slipping it a ton it would be highly unusual for it to fail before 100k miles, many people have put over 200k miles on a clutch before.

Agreed, the stock clutches are quality units. They are really only failing when people start getting greedy for power with turbo kits, and smaller pulleys on supercharger kits.

The clutch is a wear item, you will wear it down. Just put effort into learning good smooth technique. Slip it now, and learn how to slip it less as you get better.

The Throw Out Bearing is a fairly weak point on this car, and some of them have a service bulletin on them, so if yours begins to fail a dealership can let you know if your clutch is starting to look questionable while it's apart, and replace it for a bit more than the cost of the part most likely. The labor is the expensive part of a clutch job.

[tehShirt]

Originally Posted by Harjotdhanota

Also, there's a small rip on my steering wheel. It's not that big of a deal but it still bothers me from time to time. I'm 90% sure it was there from the factory. Would that also be covered if I choose to get it replaced? Thanks

I also have a small rip on my 2017 steering wheel.

[humfrz]

Originally Posted by Harjotdhanota

Hi, sorry if this has already been answered, but I couldn't find a thread on it.

So I recently bought a 2017 BRZ Limited about 2 weeks ago. This is my first manual car and I'm afraid I might burn out the clutch or ruin the TOB prematurely. Is this clutch under warranty? The salesperson said it's a wearable item and it's not covered. On the other hand, I've heard people say that it's covered for 3yr/36k miles?? I'm not sure.
Also, there's a small rip on my steering wheel. It's not that big of a deal but it still bothers me from time to time. I'm 90% sure it was there from the factory. Would that also be covered if I choose to get it replaced? Thanks

Hello Harjotdhanota and congratulations on your new car ....

As far as the clutch, I suggest you just quit worrying about it ...... they are pretty tough. If you are slipping it to the point that you smell something burning like you have never smelled before ...... then you are hurting the clutch.

As far as the TOB, don't worry about it. However, it will last longer if you don't keep the clutch pushed down while you are waiting at a light.

As far as the rip in the steering wheel, the dealership may replace it under warranty ...... depending on how they are feeling that day.

Don't let your worrying about wearing out the car interfere with the pleasure of driving it .....


humfrz

[humfrz]

Originally Posted by tehShirt

I also have a small rip on my 2017 steering wheel.

Upstate SC, huh ...... obviously you have been abusing your steering wheel by letting your coon dogs ride in the car and wearing your brass knuckles while driving.

Warranty claim denied ......

(I'm jest ah messen wish ya)

You might ask the dealer if he can do anything for you under the warranty.

If not, I suggest you just glue it down ...... and two weeks from now, you won't remember it was even there .....


humfrz

[Tcoat]

Originally Posted by JazzleSAURUS

Agreed, the stock clutches are quality units. They are really only failing when people start getting greedy for power with turbo kits, and smaller pulleys on supercharger kits.

The clutch is a wear item, you will wear it down. Just put effort into learning good smooth technique. Slip it now, and learn how to slip it less as you get better.

The Throw Out Bearing is a fairly weak point on this car, and some of them have a service bulletin on them, so if yours begins to fail a dealership can let you know if your clutch is starting to look questionable while it's apart, and replace it for a bit more than the cost of the part most likely. The labor is the expensive part of a clutch job.

The TS covers 2013 up to 2016 cars. The 2017 should already have the "upgraded" TOB in it. It remains to be seen if the new TOB will last any longer than the old one.

[Somerandom18]

Originally Posted by Tcoat

The TS covers 2013 up to 2016 cars. The 2017 should already have the "upgraded" TOB in it. It remains to be seen if the new TOB will last any longer than the old one.

How many miles do they generally take to fail?

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[JazzleSAURUS]

Originally Posted by Tcoat

The TS covers 2013 up to 2016 cars. The 2017 should already have the "upgraded" TOB in it. It remains to be seen if the new TOB will last any longer than the old one.

Ah I missed that cutover! Makes total sense though thanks.

I should bring my '15 in...

[Tcoat]

Originally Posted by Somerandom18

How many miles do they generally take to fail?

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Some early some never. It is incredibly variable and I would not even attempt to put a time or miles to it.
At 100K mine has just now started making the squeak when cold so I will stick my finger up there and lube it well and see what happens.

[Kimsey47]

Originally Posted by Tcoat

so I will stick my finger up there and lube it well and see what happens.

You so dirty Tcoat!

[humfrz]

Originally Posted by Tcoat

Some early some never. It is incredibly variable and I would not even attempt to put a time or miles to it.
At 100K mine has just now started making the squeak when cold so I will stick my finger up there and lube it well and see what happens.

Oh, my,....... calling on @Ultramaroon to explain to TCoat ..... "how things work" ......


humfrz

[Tcoat]

Originally Posted by humfrz

Oh, my,....... calling on @Ultramaroon to explain to TCoat ..... "how things work" ......


humfrz

Ultra is the one that told everybody how to put some lube on their finger, stick it in and wiggle it around so I don't think he will help much.

[Ultramaroon]

Originally Posted by Tcoat

Ultra is the one that told everybody how to put some lube on their finger, stick it in and wiggle it around so I don't think he will help much.

True. I may have suggestions but where you wiggle your finger is your own business.

Interesting. In terms of clutch usage, it makes sense that your 100K highway miles corresponds with my 25K stop & go.