Changing A Clutch?

[David87]

The clutch on my mk5 1.25 Fiesta is knackered after 123,000 miles (not bad!), and so it needs changing. Due to me being a bit of a pikey, I don't want to take it to a garage and so my mate's dad's going to do it for me (he does know what he's doing!). Now, what I need to know is what do I need to buy in order for him to fit it? Obviously I need the clutch itself, but I seem to recall hearing something about a 'clutch release bearing' at some point. Do I need one - or anything else - to do it?

Also, anyone have any recommendations of where to pick one up from? The local Ford dealer is probably the obvious choice, but there must be somewhere cheaper?

Thanks a lot!

[Defcon5]

You can buy 'clutch kits' from LUK Sachs etc that contain everything you need

[freddytin]

Motor Factors will supply you with a clutch kit,( Bearing, spinner and plate ).

[David87]

That was fast! Cheers guys. I'll look into it.

[David87]

Been having a look at some on eBay and some come with or without a 'concentric slave cylinder'. Err... what's that? Do I need one? Sorry for the stupid questions - I know nothing about mechanics!

[stevieturbo]

David87 said:

Been having a look at some on eBay and some come with or without a 'concentric slave cylinder'. Err... what's that? Do I need one? Sorry for the stupid questions - I know nothing about mechanics!

Just go to a reputable local motor factors and buy one off them.

[triac]

David87 said:

Been having a look at some on eBay and some come with or without a 'concentric slave cylinder'. Err... what's that? Do I need one? Sorry for the stupid questions - I know nothing about mechanics!

That is the hydraulic cylinder that pushes the clutch when you press the pedal. @125k miles you need to look at it when you/mates dad remove the old one, prone to leaking.

Basically if your keeping the car - change it, if not and it looks OK - leave it.

[paintman]

If its a concentric release bearing slave cylinder it is not recommended to use a pressure bleeder.

Edited by paintman on Monday 4th May 10:34

[neiljohnson]

Do change the cylinder 9 times out of 10 when their disturbed they leak also if your car has never had a clutch befor it may need a modifyed pipe for the cylinder these are also available from motor factors that do Luk parts and is only about a £10 - £12.