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Clutch Masters hydro bearing failure!

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by rheath08, May 9, 2021.

  1. Nov 27, 2024 at 5:17 AM
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    Levy49

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    Yes sir, I rebuilt it because it was leaking when I replaced my clutch about 2000km ago, now it's puking fluid, so much so it goes through a reservoir in 2 days just going to/from work, it's about a 10 min drive, I think the piston spun and took the seal out
     
  2. Jan 1, 2025 at 4:43 AM
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    Any news? I’ve had URD sleeve and OEM (bored) TO bearing without issues now after 85tkm. The original was fine after 200tkm too.

    I’m considering to upgrade it along with a new clutch to Clutch Masters Hydraulic bearing, but would it be downgrade instead of upgrade?
     
  3. Jan 1, 2025 at 5:28 PM
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    I haven't had the chance to drop the transmission yet with my work schedule, I plan on doing it near the beginning of February. My plan is to try fitting a slave from a V6 Camaro because they share the same transmission with our trucks but by the sounds of it you don't have the URD Fix-U bracket. Personally I'd stick with what you have, to me it seems like these hydro bearings make our trucks less reliable and can leave you stranded on the road. If this doesn't work I'll give the Tilton bearing a try and if that one also fails on me I'm going to swap in a 3rd gen transmission and hopefully be done with it all. I'll add a pic of that bracket

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  4. Jan 1, 2025 at 8:19 PM
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    if it works it works.

    I put a HydroTOB because:
    1. My stock was squeaking
    2. It was new, advertised as great, but without long term real world reviews
    3. Tilton DIY hadn’t come out yet at the time
     
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