throw out bearing and pressure plate question

knightof206 · May 23rd, 2009, 03:45 PM

i replaced my whole clutch kit 3 months ago, about a month ago i heard my throw out bearing chirping, now its going crazy, my radio can no longer drown out the noise, my question is since i have a spec stage 2 clutch kit installed right now can i use a centerforce Throw-out Bearing and Pressure plate or do i have to use SPEC?

Antfo89 · May 23rd, 2009, 05:01 PM

I have a spec stage 2 also man and when my throwout bearing went I mean it went lol. It used to just kind of make a spinning noise then after a nice patch one day I left off the clutch and bam it started squeaking and scratching and going crazy. If your bearing had a few miles on it like mine did it happened not long after I put in my new setup. So I just bought a throwout bearing from mustangs unlimited and shes been grabbing and tearing ever since

It is a process but worth it when it's done.

knightof206 · May 24th, 2009, 04:25 AM

was it a spec TO or just a stock one

Antfo89 · May 24th, 2009, 12:40 PM

Originally Posted by knightof206

was it a spec TO or just a stock one

It looked close to stock but its taken everything i've throw at it so far. But it didn't have a brand name that I can remember.
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RTRBURN · May 24th, 2009, 11:52 PM

The spec TO are junk...use a Ford TO.
On swapping pressure plates I would keep them the same.

Fluffy The Rhino · May 25th, 2009, 01:12 PM

+1

knightof206 · May 26th, 2009, 12:16 AM

well i took out my old T/O and it fell into pieces, but i also noticed my clutch lever/fork does not hold my T/O very well so i am gonna replace that too, i bought a timken T/O which looks like a toy but i heard its really good. anyone ever had any problems with their clutch lever?

Antfo89 · May 26th, 2009, 12:41 AM

I'm pretty sure mine was from timken also. When I put my T/O in I also had installed my adjustable clutch kit from steeda. It was very stiff after but thats because my fork was in to far and the leverage was wrong because it wasn't in the right spot lol until it just popped into place then it was fine everything else was smooth sailing.

562cobra · May 26th, 2009, 08:24 AM

+1 on the Ford TOB

acidtonic · May 27th, 2009, 12:39 AM

I've used TimKins in all my mustangs. The one time I didnt (just last time) bit me. The shitty tob started squeaking and vibrating the pedal so bad it was banging against the firewall and loud. I just had the clutch replaced with a TimKin bearing last weekend to fix it. Old one lasted from September to Last weekend

. I also used a TimKin pilot bearing and I'd swear I could feel the difference with the different parts and another clutch kid of the same brand.

Pedal effort went down, vibration through the pedal is almost 100% gone now, and I'm happy again

May 23rd, 2009, 03:45 PM	#1
knightof206 Newbie 1999 mustang Cobra Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: marthasville,mo Posts: 38 iTrader: 0 reviews	throw out bearing and pressure plate question i replaced my whole clutch kit 3 months ago, about a month ago i heard my throw out bearing chirping, now its going crazy, my radio can no longer drown out the noise, my question is since i have a spec stage 2 clutch kit installed right now can i use a centerforce Throw-out Bearing and Pressure plate or do i have to use SPEC? __________________ Lowered, Magnaflow o/r X pipe, Magnaflow MagnaPack Catback, JLT CAI, Livewire Tuner

May 23rd, 2009, 05:01 PM	#2
Antfo89 Regular 1998 Mustang GT n/a Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Vermont Posts: 132 iTrader: 0 reviews	I have a spec stage 2 also man and when my throwout bearing went I mean it went lol. It used to just kind of make a spinning noise then after a nice patch one day I left off the clutch and bam it started squeaking and scratching and going crazy. If your bearing had a few miles on it like mine did it happened not long after I put in my new setup. So I just bought a throwout bearing from mustangs unlimited and shes been grabbing and tearing ever since It is a process but worth it when it's done. __________________ " There are alot of things to think about, but nothing to worry about "

May 24th, 2009, 04:25 AM	#3
knightof206 Newbie 1999 mustang Cobra Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: marthasville,mo Posts: 38 iTrader: 0 reviews	was it a spec TO or just a stock one __________________ Lowered, Magnaflow o/r X pipe, Magnaflow MagnaPack Catback, JLT CAI, Livewire Tuner

May 25th, 2009, 01:12 PM	#6
Fluffy The Rhino Bearer of Bad News I has mustang and legacy. Slower than my Ruger. Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: The Fuckening Posts: 2,392 iTrader: 0 reviews	+1 __________________ ~MOD NUTSWINGER~ My Tongue Soothes Razorburn STOPSAYINGFAIL.COM EVERY FART IS A GAMBLE Just Think Of Me As A White Blood Cell.

May 26th, 2009, 12:16 AM	#7
knightof206 Newbie 1999 mustang Cobra Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: marthasville,mo Posts: 38 iTrader: 0 reviews	well i took out my old T/O and it fell into pieces, but i also noticed my clutch lever/fork does not hold my T/O very well so i am gonna replace that too, i bought a timken T/O which looks like a toy but i heard its really good. anyone ever had any problems with their clutch lever? __________________ Lowered, Magnaflow o/r X pipe, Magnaflow MagnaPack Catback, JLT CAI, Livewire Tuner

May 24th, 2009, 11:52 PM	#5
RTRBURN Regular 2000 GT 12.82@104 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Bowling Green Posts: 127 iTrader: 0 reviews	The spec TO are junk...use a Ford TO. On swapping pressure plates I would keep them the same.

May 26th, 2009, 12:41 AM	#8
Antfo89 Regular 1998 Mustang GT n/a Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Vermont Posts: 132 iTrader: 0 reviews	I'm pretty sure mine was from timken also. When I put my T/O in I also had installed my adjustable clutch kit from steeda. It was very stiff after but thats because my fork was in to far and the leverage was wrong because it wasn't in the right spot lol until it just popped into place then it was fine everything else was smooth sailing. __________________ " There are alot of things to think about, but nothing to worry about "

May 26th, 2009, 08:24 AM	#9
562cobra Regular 2003 Mustang Cobra Join Date: May 2008 Location: Long Beach, CA Posts: 97 iTrader: 0 reviews	+1 on the Ford TOB __________________ MM Cobra Club Member #28

May 27th, 2009, 12:39 AM	#10
acidtonic Hardcore Enthusiast 97 Cobra Join Date: May 2008 Location: Royal Oak Michigan Posts: 1,059 iTrader: 0 reviews	I've used TimKins in all my mustangs. The one time I didnt (just last time) bit me. The shitty tob started squeaking and vibrating the pedal so bad it was banging against the firewall and loud. I just had the clutch replaced with a TimKin bearing last weekend to fix it. Old one lasted from September to Last weekend . I also used a TimKin pilot bearing and I'd swear I could feel the difference with the different parts and another clutch kid of the same brand. Pedal effort went down, vibration through the pedal is almost 100% gone now, and I'm happy again __________________ Converted to the Dark Side. 06 Apex Silver Evolution IX GSR - Turboback Exhaust, Tune - Wideband O2, Trustz backlight gauges, Apexi turbo timer - Stock wing, but soon to be wingless. - Guessing 280-310 at the wheels. 02 Red Escape V6 4x4 Last edited by acidtonic; May 27th, 2009 at 12:42 AM.

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