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| | | The clutch transfers power from the engine to the transmission, allowing the driver to temporarily interrupt this process to stop the car or change gears. The clutch is a mechanism that has four basic components: the flywheel, clutch disc, pressure plate, and the throw-out or release bearing. | | |
| Typical costs: | - Replacing a clutch typically runs $500-$2,500. Some examples: Ford Ranger pick-up, about $800; Toyota Camry (4 cylinder), about $1,500-$1,600; BMW 330i, about $1,100.
- Front wheel drive vehicles tend to cost much more as their clutches are more complicated and labor intensive to repair. Some cars that were relatively inexpensive to buy may prove to be quite costly if the clutch brakes down.
- Prices also vary depending on prevailing labor costs. If workers tend to be paid less than average, you may find lower prices.
What should be included: | - Inspect throw out bearing, pilot bearing, pressure plate, clutch disc and flywheel.
- Replace clutch disc. Material covering this part often fails before other parts.
- Flywheel should be resurfaced or replaced. If not properly repaired, vibrations may result when clutch is engaged.
- Pressure plates should be replaced if worn.
- Replace throw out bearing if necessary.
- The mechanic should check for fluid from engine or transmission and fix and leaks which affected the clutch mechanism.
Additional costs: | - If the vehicle has a hydraulic clutch system which contains a slave and master cylinders, repair cost could increase by $300-$1,000.
Discounts: | - Some repair shops offer discounts for AAA members.
Shopping for replacing a clutch: | - Find a reputable repair shop and proceed with caution when using bargain specials from unknown mechanics.
- Find a mechanic before you need one. Do your research and locate a mechanic you trust before you actually need servicing, so you aren't stuck with the first mechanic you find during a time of need.
- If you don't already have a mechanic, look for mechanics who are certified by the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence. Search for ASE certified Blue Seal repair facilities.
- Check with your state consumer affairs department or The Better Business Bureau to see if the shop has generated a lot of consumer complaints.
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Article updated February 2007 |
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clutch kit
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| Posted by: Rhiannon in Bendigo, Other. | Purchased: June, 2001 |
| Car Make: Ford | Car Model: Laser 93 |
| Auto Shop: myself with help from teachers |
clutch kit- $130
flywheel machined- $25
spigot bearing- $thrown in
transaxle oil- $30 |
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| Amount: $310.00 |
Clutch Replaced
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| Posted by: Danny in San Diego, CA. | Purchased: November, 2001 |
| Car Make: Honda | Car Model: Prelude |
| Auto Shop: Ocean View Auto Repair |
| The work was done they even replaced the right axle that connects to the transmission for a couple of bucks more awesome people car was done with in a day. |
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| Amount: $950.00 |
Replaced clutch
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| Posted by: Dan in Iowa in Davenport, IA. | Purchased: April, 2009 |
| Car Make: ford | Car Model: focus zx3 2.3 duratec |
| Auto Shop: midas |
| I recently had my transmission repaired in my 2003 focus 2.3 duratec w/5 speed including kevlar clutch pad, duel mass flywheel, pressure plate,and slave cylinder. Whatever you do order your own clutch kit and save big $$$ they tell you they cant warrenty your parts thats fine because the parts will only fail if improperly installed so your covered.I also gor a better clutch for less money than the $499.00 kit offered plus I replaced my duel mass flywheel all for what they wanted for the clutch kit itself. |
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| Posted by: Zaq12wsx in arlington, MA. | Purchased: April, 2009 |
| Car Make: | Car Model: wrangler |
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| Amount: $0.00 |
Replaced Clutch
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| Posted by: Daryl in NOrfolk, VA. | Purchased: 2009 |
| Car Make: Chevy | Car Model: Cobalt SS/SC |
| Auto Shop: Tuneup Plus |
Clutch - $450 (stage 3 racing clutch)
Labor - $475. would do it myself IF i had the time, i know its not hard and 475 seems steep for 6 hours of work. but it seems to be the going price. |
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| Amount: $1,950.00 |
clutch, flywheel
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| Posted by: Going broke to drive in Delran, NJ. | Purchased: October, 2006 |
| Car Make: Chevy | Car Model: HHR |
| Auto Shop: Barlow |
| purchased an EXTENDED warranty October 2006 when I bought my 2007 HHR Chevy. Was assured it would extend the warranty past the car loan which is five years. I have three years to go and part of the installment (in total $600 @ $10 per month on a five year loan). So what was I told? The "extended" warranty is only good for 40,000 miles. Who only drives 8,000 miles per year? |
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| Amount: $900.00 |
Ford Ranger 1999 total replacement
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| Posted by: Techjob4u in Tampa, FL. | Purchased: January, 2009 |
| Car Make: Ford | Car Model: Ranger |
| Auto Shop: Ice Cold Air |
| I made a mistake and bought parts on line got a clutch kit with pressure plate with bearing and slave for 135$. I found a place to do the install but they told me if I bring my own parts no warranty. I spent 250 on the clutch install with slave, the fly wheel needed to be turned and that was 75$ extra, they noticed the master was bad as well so that was 250 with labor and parts. However during the test drive the slave blew a line. They told me they sell me a slave at cost however they need to drop whole clutch and charge for labor another 200! However they will now cover the whole job under warranty since its their master and slave. I got hosed by eaton clutch supply, and I just had a similar one installed in my wifes ford focus which was 125$ for the kit and about 500 in labor for slave and entire kit. So now I am freaked out hers will fail! |
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| Amount: $1,291.64 |
ACURA 1997 TOTAL REPLACEMENT
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| Posted by: TEXASMAN in AUSTIN, TX. | Purchased: March, 2010 |
| Car Make: acura | Car Model: 2.2CL |
| Auto Shop: B&M TRANSMISSION |
| Labor.complete clutch assembly kit remove and replace 6.8hrs $578.00,Labor for clutch slave cylinder 1.0hrs $85.00,Part for clutch disc assembly 1.hr $100.63,Part for clutch slave cylinder 1hr $72.75,Labor for clutch master cylinder 1.5hr $127.50,part for clutch master cylinder $119.82,,resurface flywheel $59.50.....not really sure if i got a good deal!!...Total for parts $344.45...Total labor $947.19 |
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| Amount: $620.00 |
Clutch Replacement
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| Posted by: Johan in Orem, UT. | Purchased: February, 2004 |
| Car Make: Honda | Car Model: Accord EX 2.4 5 speed |
| Auto Shop: Valley Transmission |
| Purchased the clutch myself on reputable store on ebay for the cheapest price I was able to find anywhere. Labor is where the kicker is at. |
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| Amount: $175.00 |
B2300 Clutch / Slave Replacement
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| Posted by: Sprag-O in Potsdam, NY. | Purchased: June, 2004 |
| Car Make: Mazdan | Car Model: B2300 |
| Auto Shop: My House |
Blew my third slave cylinder at 99,500 miles (M5OD's horrible design, and cheap parts from before)
Takes a good 4-5 hours to pull and swap everything, had a friend resurface the flywheel while I was at it. |
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| Amount: $250.00 |
clutch replacemt kit
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| Posted by: victor in Espanola, NM. | Purchased: May, 2004 |
| Car Make: GMC | Car Model: S-10 truck 2wheel drive |
| Auto Shop: myself |
| It's hard work, due that manufacturers design newer vehicles hard to see and reach bolts that connects all assembly but with patience and investigating manuals or other experiences, you can do your own labor and save a lot of money. Also if you are creative and find ways to reach these parts by doing some cutting in the panels you save also a lot of work. I replaced the slave cylinder, clutch, pressure plate, throught bearing, and brass bushing in the crank, also two quarts of oil. Victor |
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| Amount: $661.00 |
clutch master slave cylinders
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| Posted by: ARJJ in Sunnyvale, CA. | Purchased: April, 2010 |
| Car Make: Prelude | Car Model: Honda |
| Auto Shop: 76 Station |
got ripped off asked for my parts back and shop refused.. car still does not run correctly clutch pedal has play and still goes to the floor.
Parts were way excessive i.e. parts cost about $50 each and was charged $240.00 for master cylinder and $110.00 for slave cylinder. then refused to return old parts. Went back twice to complain got ripped off. Was referred to shop by Goodyear Tires. |
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| Amount: $1,713.36 |
Flywheel & Clutch replacement
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| Posted by: a user in Manassas, VA. | Purchased: April, 2005 |
| Car Make: Ford | Car Model: Focus zx3 |
| Auto Shop: Walt\\\'s Auto, Manassas, Va |
| Nice people at the shop although I am not sure how much this usually runs, but I felt that the cost for this repair was very expensive. |
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| Amount: $2,100.00 |
Clutch & Flywheel Replacement
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| Posted by: Civic Si Loyalist in Somewhere, NJ. | Purchased: April, 2007 |
| Car Make: Honda | Car Model: Civic Si |
| Auto Shop: OpenRoad Honda |
| I thought it was expensive. Took into account work was being done at Dealership. Was leary of dealer quoting $2100 and local shop quoting $700. Wanted it done right the 1st time with the right parts. |
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| Amount: $1,350.00 |
pt cruiser
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| Posted by: lizfromct in norwich, CT. | Purchased: May, 2006 |
| Car Make: crysler | Car Model: pt cruiser |
| Auto Shop: delership |
| when you notice the issue get it fixed right away i waited and finally was forced to fix it when getting on the highway my car wouldn't go over 25 mph. |
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| Posted by: a user in Auburn, WA. | Purchased: June, 2010 |
| Car Make: VW | Car Model: 02 GTI 1.8t |
| Auto Shop: Dub Autowerks |
| Getting it done tomorrow. Upgrading to single mass lightened flywheel and a vr clutch |
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| Amount: $146.00 |
2005 civic si
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| Posted by: tronks in riverside, CA. | Purchased: June, 2010 |
| Car Make: civic si | Car Model: si |
| Auto Shop: my self |
| I just order a stage 2 clutch and put it on my self. Repair sop wanted 1400 plus parts did'it my self I spend 200dls |
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| Posted by: jj87507 in Santa Fe, NM. | Purchased: June, 2006 |
| Car Make: jeep | Car Model: wrangler |
| Auto Shop: Friend's Friend |
| Started shoping labor costs they started at $350 and went as high as $675. Auto Zone had the cheapest price on the clutch. PEP Boys was $70 higher on a $159 part. WOW |
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| Amount: $925.00 |
Clutch Replacement, New Slave Cylinder
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| Posted by: user 100 in Brighton, MI. | Purchased: April, 2009 |
| Car Make: 2002 Ford | Car Model: Ranger |
| Auto Shop: A Plus Transmission |
| I was expecting closer to $800 based on the research I have been doing. The have had my car for 2 full days and it won;t be released until halfway through the third. |
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| Amount: $1,661.00 |
clutch flywheel and seal axle leaks
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| Posted by: nickopolis in Chicago, IL. | Purchased: November, 2004 |
| Car Make: volkswagen | Car Model: jetta |
| Auto Shop: VCF automotive |
| Seemed a little steep. The shop told me that they used a single flywheel instead of a double flywheel and it saved $800. This shop bills off of a standard charge sheet. (manual trans 2003 1.8t jetta 64k miles) |
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