Clutch Release Bearing Melted - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

Haulin · 02-01-2015, 11:56 AM

On a very cold Canadian January morning, I started the car and it started squealing. The tone of the squeal changed depending on the clutch position. Since I commute, it didn’t take long to go from bad to worse & I dropped it off at the dealer to have the bearing replaced.

They insisted on diagnosing it & yes it was the throw-out bearing ($35) that needed replacement. Since the labour was going to be $700 & my odometer was at 155K, I opted to replace the clutch. They started work and pulled it apart. I needed the car the next afternoon because I was flying out to go on a cruise to the Bahamas. Once they were in they found the bearing retainer ($70) needed replacement & they had to order it – causing a day delay. So no car to drive to the airport & had to pay a drop fee on the rental car. Anyway; I paid the bill ($1,300) by credit card over the phone & picked up the car when I got back at 3AM on a Sunday morning – all is fine now.

Haulin · 02-01-2015, 11:57 AM

I wonder if the early failure of throw-out bearings is going be an issue for all FR-S's as they reach midlife mileage.

SkAsphalt · 02-02-2015, 11:06 AM

My release bearing was shot. Between the choice of having the dealership diagnose and possibly charge me over $1,000 to have it taken apart and put back together (as clutch is not a warranty item) I opted to buy an upgrade clutch and did the install myself.

Factory unit was like 99% brand new..release bearing was shot. I was very annoyed ...
Note: same issues; squealing, poor engagement, slip sometimes, couldn't find gears, etc.

Guillaume · 02-02-2015, 11:17 AM

I wouldn't call it an early failure at 155k (km, I assume).

BRZerk · 02-02-2015, 11:40 AM

On subarus most wear items including clutch brakes and wipers are covered to 36k

Koa · 02-02-2015, 11:42 AM

my oem TOB is so damn noisy, and has been since new. Exedy makes these?

JB86'd · 02-02-2015, 12:09 PM

For you guys that had your release bearing fail, stock clutch and flywheel? Any pedal height adjustments?

meeskee2 · 03-04-2015, 02:39 PM

I just noticed a squeal/whining noise when I put my foot on the clutch. Started a few days ago and only occurs when the car is cold. Once it warms up, it seems to go away. I have about 75,000 miles on the car.

Sportsguy83 · 03-04-2015, 02:49 PM

@raul show these boys a pic of your TOB...

akahenry · 03-04-2015, 03:53 PM

Excuse my ignorance but, can someone explain to me what it means for the clutch to start squealing? Also, can someone take a video the clutch "squealing?"

Ramster · 03-16-2015, 11:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by akahenry

Excuse my ignorance but, can someone explain to me what it means for the clutch to start squealing? Also, can someone take a video the clutch "squealing?"

I've got a video of mine from a couple of months ago. Gotten worse since then. I'll upload it to youtube tonight and i'll post it here.

Also found this:

I'm guessing that's more what OP was talking about. Mine's just a squeaky mattress sound when pressing the clutch pedal in and out.

Griever423 · 03-16-2015, 05:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ramster

I've got a video of mine from a couple of months ago. Gotten worse since then. I'll upload it to youtube tonight and i'll post it here.

Also found this:

I'm guessing that's more what OP was talking about. Mine's just a squeaky mattress sound when pressing the clutch pedal in and out.

Mine makes the same noise you're describing. It kind of comes and goes. I took it in to the dealer and had them listen, they didn't seem concerned. In 16k miles my 36k is up and I'm wondering if it's the throwout bearing or something I should push to have replaced before it fails early.

YouShallKnow · 03-16-2015, 05:49 PM

My release bearing melted around 50k, the time from squeal to failure was very brief, maybe a few hundred miles. If yours is squealing, I'd take it back and push for replacement.

Teseo · 03-16-2015, 05:59 PM

Seems op have resolved the failure, how was the trip to the bahamas?

02-01-2015, 11:56 AM	#1
Haulin Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Drives: 2013 Toyota GT 86 Location: Canada Posts: 20 Thanks: 0 Thanked 26 Times in 10 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Clutch Release Bearing Melted On a very cold Canadian January morning, I started the car and it started squealing. The tone of the squeal changed depending on the clutch position. Since I commute, it didn’t take long to go from bad to worse & I dropped it off at the dealer to have the bearing replaced. They insisted on diagnosing it & yes it was the throw-out bearing ($35) that needed replacement. Since the labour was going to be $700 & my odometer was at 155K, I opted to replace the clutch. They started work and pulled it apart. I needed the car the next afternoon because I was flying out to go on a cruise to the Bahamas. Once they were in they found the bearing retainer ($70) needed replacement & they had to order it – causing a day delay. So no car to drive to the airport & had to pay a drop fee on the rental car. Anyway; I paid the bill ($1,300) by credit card over the phone & picked up the car when I got back at 3AM on a Sunday morning – all is fine now.

02-02-2015, 11:17 AM	#4
Guillaume Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Drives: Exige S 240 Location: Belgium Posts: 732 Thanks: 319 Thanked 602 Times in 287 Posts Mentioned: 4 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I wouldn't call it an early failure at 155k (km, I assume). __________________ My car

02-02-2015, 11:40 AM	#5
BRZerk Some guy in a white car Join Date: Jan 2013 Drives: 2013 SWP BRZ Limited Location: Oakmont, PA Posts: 393 Thanks: 70 Thanked 79 Times in 56 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	On subarus most wear items including clutch brakes and wipers are covered to 36k __________________ 2013 Subaru BRZ Limited 6MT - Satin White Pearl

02-02-2015, 12:09 PM	#7
JB86'd Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Drives: JAWS Location: socal Posts: 703 Thanks: 753 Thanked 437 Times in 224 Posts Mentioned: 27 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	For you guys that had your release bearing fail, stock clutch and flywheel? Any pedal height adjustments? __________________

03-04-2015, 02:39 PM	#8
meeskee2 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Drives: World Rally Blue BRZ Limited, MT Location: Manchester, NH Posts: 259 Thanks: 93 Thanked 81 Times in 62 Posts Mentioned: 5 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I just noticed a squeal/whining noise when I put my foot on the clutch. Started a few days ago and only occurs when the car is cold. Once it warms up, it seems to go away. I have about 75,000 miles on the car. __________________ - World Rally Blue BRZ \| Limited \| Manual - "Some guys think that having a better car makes them better than other guys, and those guys are right." -Top Gear

02-01-2015, 11:57 AM	#2
Haulin Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Drives: 2013 Toyota GT 86 Location: Canada Posts: 20 Thanks: 0 Thanked 26 Times in 10 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I wonder if the early failure of throw-out bearings is going be an issue for all FR-S's as they reach midlife mileage.

03-04-2015, 03:53 PM	#10
akahenry Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Drives: '18 STi Location: Bay Area Posts: 837 Thanks: 1,315 Thanked 201 Times in 155 Posts Mentioned: 5 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Excuse my ignorance but, can someone explain to me what it means for the clutch to start squealing? Also, can someone take a video the clutch "squealing?"

03-16-2015, 05:49 PM	#13
YouShallKnow Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Drives: Man Location: Philippines Posts: 305 Thanks: 158 Thanked 59 Times in 46 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	My release bearing melted around 50k, the time from squeal to failure was very brief, maybe a few hundred miles. If yours is squealing, I'd take it back and push for replacement. __________________ drugstore-onlinecatalog.com

03-16-2015, 05:59 PM	#14
Teseo Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Drives: frs Location: Gunsai Posts: 4,877 Thanks: 7,153 Thanked 2,922 Times in 1,769 Posts Mentioned: 23 Post(s) Tagged: 2 Thread(s)	Seems op have resolved the failure, how was the trip to the bahamas?

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