Should I Replace The Clutch Plate?

[Martian]

Should I Replace The Clutch Pressure Plate?

Well, should I? Wasn't having any problems with the clutch, but I'm doing it and the rear seal while the tranny/tcase are out of the rig.

 

[Poser]

I'm doing it and the rear seal while the tranny/tcase are out of the rig.

If you are doing it, what is your question?

 

[Degnol]

Well, should I? Wasn't having any problems with the clutch, but I'm doing it and the rear seal while the tranny/tcase are out of the rig.

There are specs in the FSM as to wear on the disc as well as specs on the pressure plate. You are deep enough now to not pinch the pennies. A Toyota OEM clutch setup will last a long time. When do you want to return to where you are? Not trying to be a smartass here, really.
Get the OEM parts and do it once and do it right. That's my advice.

GL

Ed

 

[Martian]

If you are doing it, what is your question?

Whether to reuse the clutch plate or not. It's $125 through SOR.

 

[Poser]

What are you calling the ‘clutch plate’?


The driven plate or clutch disc or the pressure plate or clutch cover?



No matter....


Clutch components are typically replaced together for best results. This would include the pilot bearing, throw out bearing, pressure plate and clutch disc. Also, the flywheel will need to be resurfaced.



Not replacing everything when you are in there could lead to you doing the job over because of the one piece that you decided not to replace. This is true for just about every repair. Cutting corners will lead to re-work, more down time, and in the end, more expense than just doing it correctly the first time with quality parts.



Good luck!



-Steve

 

[Martian]

What are you calling the ‘clutch plate’?


The driven plate or clutch disc or the pressure plate or clutch cover?

The pressure plate. Sorry.

No matter....


Clutch components are typically replaced together for best results. This would include the pilot bearing, throw out bearing, pressure plate and clutch disc. Also, the flywheel will need to be resurfaced.


Not replacing everything when you are in there could lead to you doing the job over because of the one piece that you decided not to replace. This is true for just about every repair. Cutting corners will lead to re-work, more down time, and in the end, more expense than just doing it correctly the first time with quality parts.

Yeah, I had planned on replacing pilot and TO bearings, clutch disc, and having the flywheel resurfaced. The FSM says to "inspect the clutch cover and pressure plate for wear and burning, and replace if found defective." I'm not seeing anything defective there, which is why I'm wondering if it's considered "cutting corners" to keep it rather than replace it. Sounds like replacing it is what everyone's doing?

 

[Poser]

Sounds like replacing it is what everyone's doing?

That is correct.

 

[Martian]

OEM or Aftermarket

So the next question is OEM or aftermarket parts? SOR has the kit for about $250. Schucks has one made by Fenco for about $170. I've always thought you get what you pay for, but I've also seen folks call it $OR instead of SOR!

CruiserDan is busy right now, and I don't want to wait until he's back. Any other suggestions for where to get prices on OEM parts? Better aftermarket parts?

 

[Martian]

So the next question is OEM or aftermarket parts? SOR has the kit for about $250. Schucks has one made by Fenco for about $170. I've always thought you get what you pay for, but I've also seen folks call it $OR instead of SOR!

Just answered my own question. I'm buying one through Marlin Crawler. It isn't listed on their website, but they have a heavy duty semi-metallic clutch kit for my FJ40 (part number MC-11012) for $185 plus shipping. Looks like it's going to be a good one for the price (cheaper than SOR, better quality than Schucks). It uses OEM pressure plate and disc, but it uses a 1200 ft-lb pressure plate versus the stock 900 ft-lb one for stronger engagement. Should arrive on Friday.

Cheers.

 

[Cruiserdrew]

Why not use a Toyota one? I replaced the one on my FJ60 when the H55 went in and the one in there looked brand new. The point is, the Toyota ones are a known good quality and last about 200,000 miles. Why use anything else?

 

[Martian]

Why not use a Toyota one? I replaced the one on my FJ60 when the H55 went in and the one in there looked brand new. The point is, the Toyota ones are a known good quality and last about 200,000 miles. Why use anything else?

Where would I get a Toyota one for $185 by Friday? Oh, and just to be clear, the pressure plate and disc from Marlin Crawler are OEM parts.