ACT throwout bearing - use or discard? - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

Turbo · 02-19-2019, 02:50 AM

I have an ACT 6-puck clutch kit (with lightweight flywheel) going in soon. Will also be installing a Verus fork & pivot at the same time.

Now the million $$ question - should I use the T.O.B. supplied by ACT for the install, or the "new" design OEM one?

What is everyone's experience with this?

** bonus question - my kit is enroute. Does it come with a metal install tool (as I've been told I need) or will I need to source one?

Mr.ac · 02-19-2019, 03:21 AM

If it was me, I would go with the new updated TOB. its only like $50 depends where you get it.

Metal install kit, hum.... must be the clutch alignment tool. All clutches come with that. If not they are like $2 at any auto parts store. Or you get them for free depends how pitiful you look when you ask.

Turbo · 02-19-2019, 02:42 PM

Correct - I meant clutch alignment tool.

I have researched it online and the ACT domes appear to come with a plastic tool.

Unfortunately, I've also read in various places this tool is problematic as it doesn't center the disc well enough due to poor tolerances and rigidity.

Is the dealer likely to have a metal centering tool or should I search one out on my own?

Sapphireho · 02-19-2019, 02:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Turbo

I have an ACT 6-puck clutch kit (with lightweight flywheel) going in soon. Will also be installing a Verus fork & pivot at the same time.

Now the million $$ question - should I use the T.O.B. supplied by ACT for the install, or the "new" design OEM one?

What is everyone's experience with this?

** bonus question - my kit is enroute. Does it come with a metal install tool (as I've been told I need) or will I need to source one?

There is no known aftermarket TOB, so it is either the old TOB, or the new white dot TOB. If it isn't the new part, throw it out and get the new one.

Mr.ac · 02-19-2019, 08:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Turbo

Correct - I meant clutch alignment tool.

I have researched it online and the ACT domes appear to come with a plastic tool.

Unfortunately, I've also read in various places this tool is problematic as it doesn't center the disc well enough due to poor tolerances and rigidity.

Is the dealer likely to have a metal centering tool or should I search one out on my own?

Yes spend more money on a tool that can do the same exact thing as a plastic one can.

the dealership will sell you the same plastic tool.

No ideal where you are getting the poor tolerance thing from. Eh what ever. I'm tired of thinking today.

Trueweltall · 02-19-2019, 11:39 PM

ACT gives the old TOB with their kits, mine was bought late last year and it had the old one inside the box. I ended up ordering a new one from the dealer.

Turbo · 02-20-2019, 01:23 AM

Thanks, guys. If the clutch doesn't have the new TOB in the box, I will get it through the dealer.

ermax · 02-20-2019, 07:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Turbo

Thanks, guys. If the clutch doesn't have the new TOB in the box, I will get it through the dealer.

When you do be sure to get it through Subaru. Toyota wants twice the price for it than Subaru.

Pat · 02-20-2019, 05:55 PM

Yep, I had the ACT Streetlight put in today. I can confirm it came with the old bearing. The one we ordered from Worldpac came with a little divot in it, not a white dot.

TRAKRAVN · 02-20-2019, 06:46 PM

What's the difference between the two, other than the dimple "white dot"?

ermax · 02-20-2019, 07:31 PM

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Originally Posted by TRAKRAVN

What's the difference between the two, other than the dimple "white dot"?

Internal lubricant. The old lubricant couldn’t handle the heat and would dry out and fail.

Pat · 02-20-2019, 07:40 PM

Yeah, now I have to figure out what to do with the older version I didn't bother installing.

Grady · 02-20-2019, 07:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Pat

Yeah, now I have to figure out what to do with the older version I didn't bother installing.

Do everyone a favor and throw it in the trash.

02-19-2019, 02:50 AM	#1
Turbo Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Drives: FR-S Turbo Location: Grand Bend Posts: 310 Thanks: 337 Thanked 84 Times in 60 Posts Mentioned: 6 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	ACT throwout bearing - use or discard? I have an ACT 6-puck clutch kit (with lightweight flywheel) going in soon. Will also be installing a Verus fork & pivot at the same time. Now the million $$ question - should I use the T.O.B. supplied by ACT for the install, or the "new" design OEM one? What is everyone's experience with this? ** bonus question - my kit is enroute. Does it come with a metal install tool (as I've been told I need) or will I need to source one?

02-19-2019, 03:21 AM	#2
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02-19-2019, 02:42 PM	#3
Turbo Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Drives: FR-S Turbo Location: Grand Bend Posts: 310 Thanks: 337 Thanked 84 Times in 60 Posts Mentioned: 6 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Correct - I meant clutch alignment tool. I have researched it online and the ACT domes appear to come with a plastic tool. Unfortunately, I've also read in various places this tool is problematic as it doesn't center the disc well enough due to poor tolerances and rigidity. Is the dealer likely to have a metal centering tool or should I search one out on my own?

02-19-2019, 11:39 PM	#6
Trueweltall Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Drives: 2016 Subaru BRZ Location: Florida Posts: 394 Thanks: 91 Thanked 195 Times in 115 Posts Mentioned: 4 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	ACT gives the old TOB with their kits, mine was bought late last year and it had the old one inside the box. I ended up ordering a new one from the dealer.

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Turbo Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Drives: FR-S Turbo Location: Grand Bend Posts: 310 Thanks: 337 Thanked 84 Times in 60 Posts Mentioned: 6 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Thanks, guys. If the clutch doesn't have the new TOB in the box, I will get it through the dealer.

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TRAKRAVN Senior Member Join Date: May 2015 Drives: 2015 Scion FRS - Raven Location: Brampton Posts: 141 Thanks: 107 Thanked 76 Times in 48 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	What's the difference between the two, other than the dimple "white dot"?

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