replacing clutch on 95 corolla...need advice
 

hello everyone, my 95 corolla has 130k miles on it, and the clutch is starting to slip so im going to replace it. does anyone have any suggestions on a good name to buy from? thanks

many places like autozone and oreillys can carry parts with a limited lifetime warranty, 90% of the time that's where I go, unless I need a special part that I can only get from a junkyard or a dealer. And some places like i mentioned above can sell refurbished parts for cheaper than one can find almost anywhere else.

hey. thanks for your input. ive been talking to others and have heard good things about clutches made by exedy. im looking more towards performance end of things, not because my car is modified at all, but becuase i do drive it somewhat hard and i only want to replace my clutch once.

You do realize that those two statements cannot be put together in that way and still make sense, unless you're planning to junk the car after another year.

Well, if he has driven the same way and hes gotten 130k on a single clutch, chances are, he can get another 130k on it. Could just be his idea of driving hard and yours might be different.

If you haven't replaced your clutch before, you might wanna go to a junkyard and give it a whirl with a car you dont care about. Just to see how hard it is, and get an idea of what kind of tools and stuff you'll need.

ACT makes excellent performance clutches, but I'm not sure if they make one for your car. The Corolla isn't exactly a car that's commonly modified more than a few lame visual effects.

autozone.com,has replacement instuctions. with pictures.good luck !!!

Have fun. Personally, I'd rather put a clutch in front of an 18-speed than I would a FWD car. :)

Napa or Advance has zoom clutches there geared for proformance and they dont cost alto either

Ebay. Mmmmmm....cheap.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...tem=2457382096

If you get a clutch with better grip without having engine modifications that requrie it, you'll just be transferring wear from the clutch to other drivetrain components which are definitely more expensive.


Oh, forgot to mention. I have a '95 Geo Prizm (identical mechanically to Corolla) and have done lots of work on it, so if you have any questions, PM me.

alright thanks for all your help everyone

by driving somewhat hard i mean...the car redlines at 6, sometimes ill take it up to 4500 or so and do quick shifts. im sure this is not how an old lady or a mom would drive. that is why i say somewhat hard. its not like im racing camaros every day or anything like that, but its also not like i put along either.

im not looking for a drag race type, just a clutch that would be one step above from oem.

i am still collecting information about this. im not planning on doing the job until april when its warm out. the cars current state does not warrant the job immediately. it might not have to be done for a while, but i am big on PM since i want my car to last

I agree with Peryn. While driving hard and driving stupid are usually bunkmates, driving hard and driving well aren't mutually exclusive.

Also, I can't beelive that no one on this forum has mentioned Centerforce clutches. They make a variety of performance levels and are tough as nails. Sounds like you would probably want the Stage I, which I think is reccomended for stock/slightly modified cars.

when you do the job, do it completely and thoroughly. by that I mean replace the disc AND the throw-out bearing. have the pressure plate resurfaced or replace it, but do NOT just put it back in.

take your time, do it slowly and carefully. as you said, it is NOT a job you want to do twice.