FYI. My 2017 BRZ Throwout Bearing Went Bad - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

Tek · 01-10-2020, 03:47 PM

Hi everyone. I wanted to let you guys know that my 2017 BRZ throwout bearing went bad at 24500 miles. I just took it to the dealer this morning and they are replacing it under warranty. I thought Subaru had fixed this issue but either I got the original part from the factory or the revision didn't fix anything. My BRZ was manufactured in Feb 2017.

YamahaR86 · 01-10-2020, 04:07 PM

Might be using the old part number still. The Revision was in April 2017ish.

http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=117440

Tek · 01-10-2020, 04:15 PM

Ah ok. I knew that early 2017 model year BRZs had the old part but thought that was for those manufactured in Sept 2016 - October 2016.

N234 · 01-13-2020, 11:51 PM

Just sharing my experience.

I just had my throwout bearing done Friday. I specifically asked for the new part. The mechanic noted how difficult and finicky it was too install, compared to the old version. It's only been a few hundred kms. Hopefully I remember to post back here with an update.

This is my second bearing. The original seized at 130K. This second started whining at 220K and replaced at 228K (exedy stage 1 clutch may explain the shorter life). Now I have the revised TOB with another new exedy Stg1. Fingers crossed.

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radroach · 01-14-2020, 12:16 AM

@N234 how's the exedy stage 1 clutch? Noticeable difference from stock?

N234 · 01-14-2020, 12:23 AM

It's a touch heavier than stock. I prefer it, but not an objective improvement. It's heavier so it can handle like 40% more torque before slipping.

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Tek · 01-14-2020, 12:33 AM

@N234 Good to know. I'll make sure the dealer uses the new part as well. Thanks!

N234 · 01-14-2020, 09:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tek

Ah ok. I knew that early 2017 model year BRZs had the old part but thought that was for those manufactured in Sept 2016 - October 2016.

Yeah, you'll want to specify the new TOB part, not just a model year of BRZ/FRS (not related).

I think there's stockpiles of the old part that they will try and pawn off unless you drill down with them...

StraightOuttaCanadaEh · 01-14-2020, 10:59 AM

I bought mine in Feb 2017, wonder how long it’ll last

reebis · 01-14-2020, 11:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by StraightOuttaCanadaEh

I bought mine in Feb 2017, wonder how long it’ll last

I picked mine up in January of 2017...hoping I don't see this...

DarkPira7e · 01-14-2020, 11:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by N234

It's a touch heavier than stock. I prefer it, but not an objective improvement. It's heavier so it can handle like 40% more torque before slipping.

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Just to validate this, I use the Exedy stage 1 clutch and I'm turbo with ~330whp and 250wtq - no issues holding

wolffbite · 01-14-2020, 12:05 PM

Checking in at 59000kms... no issues with TOB (knock on wood). Picked the car up April 2017...

01-10-2020, 03:47 PM	#1
Tek Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2019 Drives: 2017 BRZ with Performance Package Location: Atlanta Posts: 6 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	FYI. My 2017 BRZ Throwout Bearing Went Bad Hi everyone. I wanted to let you guys know that my 2017 BRZ throwout bearing went bad at 24500 miles. I just took it to the dealer this morning and they are replacing it under warranty. I thought Subaru had fixed this issue but either I got the original part from the factory or the revision didn't fix anything. My BRZ was manufactured in Feb 2017.

01-10-2020, 04:07 PM	#2
YamahaR86 JDM Vaping Stance Nation Join Date: May 2013 Drives: 2013 White Location: FL Posts: 710 Thanks: 650 Thanked 345 Times in 218 Posts Mentioned: 14 Post(s) Tagged: 2 Thread(s)	Might be using the old part number still. The Revision was in April 2017ish. http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=117440 __________________ Clueless

01-14-2020, 10:59 AM	#9
StraightOuttaCanadaEh Wes Join Date: Feb 2017 Drives: Artisan Spirits '17 86 Location: Toronto Posts: 2,871 Thanks: 1,255 Thanked 1,734 Times in 1,025 Posts Mentioned: 21 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I bought mine in Feb 2017, wonder how long it’ll last __________________ Instagram: @gt86ws

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Tek Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2019 Drives: 2017 BRZ with Performance Package Location: Atlanta Posts: 6 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Ah ok. I knew that early 2017 model year BRZs had the old part but thought that was for those manufactured in Sept 2016 - October 2016.

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N234 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Drives: Posts: 193 Thanks: 69 Thanked 73 Times in 50 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	Just sharing my experience. I just had my throwout bearing done Friday. I specifically asked for the new part. The mechanic noted how difficult and finicky it was too install, compared to the old version. It's only been a few hundred kms. Hopefully I remember to post back here with an update. This is my second bearing. The original seized at 130K. This second started whining at 220K and replaced at 228K (exedy stage 1 clutch may explain the shorter life). Now I have the revised TOB with another new exedy Stg1. Fingers crossed. Sent from my SM-G930W8 using Tapatalk

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radroach Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Drives: car Location: usa Posts: 2,162 Thanks: 1,028 Thanked 867 Times in 530 Posts Mentioned: 35 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	@N234 how's the exedy stage 1 clutch? Noticeable difference from stock?

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N234 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Drives: Posts: 193 Thanks: 69 Thanked 73 Times in 50 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	It's a touch heavier than stock. I prefer it, but not an objective improvement. It's heavier so it can handle like 40% more torque before slipping. Sent from my SM-G930W8 using Tapatalk

01-14-2020, 12:33 AM	#7
Tek Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2019 Drives: 2017 BRZ with Performance Package Location: Atlanta Posts: 6 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	@N234 Good to know. I'll make sure the dealer uses the new part as well. Thanks!

01-14-2020, 12:05 PM	#12
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