Is $1600 for a clutch replacement too much? - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

Rohint75 · 11-14-2017, 01:27 PM

Was quoted $1600 to replace a clutch by a trusted family mechanic, does this sound right?

StraightOuttaCanadaEh · 11-14-2017, 01:32 PM

A bit hefty. Is this parts included?

bryansuriel3 · 11-14-2017, 01:37 PM

That’s a lot imo

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jasonojordan · 11-14-2017, 01:41 PM

Either way parts included or no it seems a bit steep provided you are just doing stock parts and not some crazy over kill clutch.

stock clutch and pressure plate can be had for under $300
Throw in a couple more bucks to have your flywheel turned or at least checked for this job I would figure you have under $500 in parts.

For a garage mechanic (someone working for cash in their own home garage) this job should be around $500 or less.
For a shop I could see that stretching up around $800-$1000 depending on their overhead costs.

Sportsguy83 · 11-14-2017, 02:04 PM

You can have it done for about $350-400 in labor in my area, obviously shop prices change between locations, but it seems a bit steep, even using an aftermarket clutch going for about 500-600 would still be less than $1600. I think that's high.

venturaII · 11-14-2017, 02:17 PM

Better come with a lap dance in the waiting room.

DandoX · 11-14-2017, 03:23 PM

That price sounds too high.

OEM clutch part should be around 230-250

I had my TOB and new clutch installed out the door at $621.60

Look how fast someone familiar can take out the trans:
http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showp...7&postcount=44

Either way man I suggest getting your TOB replaced since someone will be up in there anyway (TOB=$50). Also check your flywheel you may not need it resurfaced/replaced. I'm at 70k and my flywheel looked great. However be prepared to resurface/replace the flywheel if needed.

jasonojordan · 11-14-2017, 04:30 PM

A new OEM flywheel is less then $200 from what I found.

ermax · 11-14-2017, 04:39 PM

I got the new 2017 TOB from Toyota for $17. $1600 is WAY too much.

D-rek07 · 11-14-2017, 04:47 PM

I just changed my clutch this weekend.
Exedy OEM clutch kit (Clutch, pressure plate, pilot bearing, throwout bearing= $200 on Amazon
Flywheel resurfaced = $35 at a local shop

JazzleSAURUS · 11-14-2017, 04:53 PM

I do the labor for $350 for locals, if that helps you get a gauge on the rest of the deal. A 'real' shop is likely closer to $450. These cars are pretty easy to do that job on, lift car, drain trans fluid, remove shifter, pull driveshaft from trans and hang on whatever you can, pull trans back and you're in like flynn. (flinn? idk.)

If that's the price with a full aftermarket (exedy stage 1, ACT HDSS, Southbend, etc,) clutch kit, new OEM or lightweight flywheel, velox clutch fork and pivot with OEM TOB, and a good gear oil like motul or amsoil, I don't think the price is that far off.

That said, I doubt he's grabbing the 'full monty' enthusiast package.

venturaII · 11-14-2017, 05:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JazzleSAURUS

and you're in like flynn. (flinn? idk.)

Flynn. As in, Errol.

Hags86 · 11-14-2017, 05:22 PM

What does TOB stand for?

ermax · 11-14-2017, 05:25 PM

Throw out bearing

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JazzleSAURUS Senior Member Join Date: May 2015 Drives: 15 BRZ LTD, 05 FXT Location: Western MA Posts: 1,032 Thanks: 561 Thanked 560 Times in 353 Posts Mentioned: 10 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I do the labor for $350 for locals, if that helps you get a gauge on the rest of the deal. A 'real' shop is likely closer to $450. These cars are pretty easy to do that job on, lift car, drain trans fluid, remove shifter, pull driveshaft from trans and hang on whatever you can, pull trans back and you're in like flynn. (flinn? idk.) If that's the price with a full aftermarket (exedy stage 1, ACT HDSS, Southbend, etc,) clutch kit, new OEM or lightweight flywheel, velox clutch fork and pivot with OEM TOB, and a good gear oil like motul or amsoil, I don't think the price is that far off. That said, I doubt he's grabbing the 'full monty' enthusiast package. __________________ SOLD: 2015 WRB BRZ Limited ('02 WRX BBS, S-04's, Stoptech Sport pads, MXP SP, AVO drop in filter, Mishimoto Intake tube, decatted header, OFT 93 Stage 2 EL Tune, Kartboy rear shifter bushing, Whiteline transmission and subframe lockout bushings, ST Coilovers, SPC Camber bolts w/smaller crash bolt, SPC LCA's & SPC Toe Arm bushings, Red TOMs, TRD Wing.)

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jasonojordan Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Drives: 2013 satin white brz limited Location: Cottage Grove MN Posts: 1,049 Thanks: 162 Thanked 511 Times in 326 Posts Mentioned: 4 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Either way parts included or no it seems a bit steep provided you are just doing stock parts and not some crazy over kill clutch. stock clutch and pressure plate can be had for under $300 Throw in a couple more bucks to have your flywheel turned or at least checked for this job I would figure you have under $500 in parts. For a garage mechanic (someone working for cash in their own home garage) this job should be around $500 or less. For a shop I could see that stretching up around $800-$1000 depending on their overhead costs.

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D-rek07 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Drives: 2013 BRZ Location: Orange County Posts: 144 Thanks: 10 Thanked 45 Times in 33 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I just changed my clutch this weekend. Exedy OEM clutch kit (Clutch, pressure plate, pilot bearing, throwout bearing= $200 on Amazon Flywheel resurfaced = $35 at a local shop

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