Clutch Masters Internal Release Bearing Group Buy

Well, here we go again! The first group buy for the Clutch Masters Internal Hydraulic Release Bearing kit for the 2nd Gen Toyota Tacoma and FJ Cruiser 6-Speed transmissions was a hit. We had over 40 people go in on the group buy and since then many have reported back with raving reviews. If you are just coming across this and are curious about it, there is a detailed thread with lots of discussion here, https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/2nd-gen-manual-transmission-fix.624299/ as well as my original thread I posted on the FJ Cruiser Forums, https://www.fjcruiserforums.com/thr...der-upgrade-for-6-speeds.735258/#post-9252052

Clutch Masters has asked me to organize another group buy for them since they thought I was a huge help on the last group buy (also they were hoping to organize a group buy as official TacomaWorld vendors, but never got word back from anyone on how to get setup). Anyway here is what this group buy will be for.

http://www.clutchmasters.com/n16078-h-toyota-tacoma-and-fj-cruiser-6-speed-ra60-ra61/



As of now I currently have about 2500 miles on the kit since installation and have had zero issues or any concern of any issues arising. I have daily driven my rig with it in stop and go traffic, and I have done some slow speed crawling and the clutch system just feels so much better and easier to modulate the peddle. I think the overall consensus from what I have heard back from people who have installed it and what feedback Clutch Masters has had is everyone thinks this upgrade is a hit.

Alright down to brass tax, here are the group buy details:

- 10 people commit to purchasing the kit, the price will go from $475 to $425. $50 off an optional clutch kit if added. A custom billet oil cap can be added for $30.

- 15 people commit to purchasing a kit the price will be $375. $100 off optional clutch kit if added. Billet oil cap can be added for $20.

- 20 people commit, the price will be $375. Clutch kit will be $100 off. Billet oil cap will be free to everyone who partakes in the group buy.

The last time everyone got a free billet oil cap and they all turned out awesome it looked like! Clutch Masters does all their machining, anodizing and laser engraving in house so custom options are possible, however last time just a simple TRD logo was by far the most popular option!

http://www.clutchmasters.com/toyota-billet-aluminum-oil-cap/



As before, we'll let the group buy run for a couple of weeks. I will also post a group buy update on the fjcruiserforums and the people who commit over there will count towards the final group buy number as well.

After two weeks is up and we have a final tally of commitments, I will get a discount code from the guys at Clutch Masters and distribute them via PMs to those who have committed. You can then go to their website and purchase the hydraulic bearing kit, add a clutch kit if you desire, and add the oil cap as well, and use the coupon for it all.

Let me know if anyone has any questions!

UPDATE 12/29, Here's who has signed up so far:

1. TacoTuesday1
2. JuanitoBunito
3. kdurant56
4. TRON
5. TheFang
6. JustDSM
7. JeffRoyJenkins
8. binge_stinker
9. nhxrunner
10. HumbldtToyo707
11. dborrer
12. t2ch
13. xDC23
14. kaseydc
15. Orion ZyGarian
16. Uncle Cliffy
17. Vegg8
18. mav
19. novanut21
20. Jaicox04
21. Boomkanani
22. Hardscrabble
23. skijosh87 (FJCruiserForums)

 

Also I should note, that Clutch Masters has about 30 of the kits in stock ready to go so after the group buy ends there should be no big delays getting anyone their parts. The only thing that could add on a little bit of extra time getting the kits shipped out is the possible custom nature of the oil caps and how many different colors for anodizing there is and logos that people want laser engraved! Just thought I'd make that known right now as well.

 

I'm interested

 

Is there anyone who has this kit past ohhh 45,000 miles?
My factory didnt start tell about 70,000.

Tring to compare longevity

 

Dammit, I just pulled the trigger last week on this, was advised that I may have to wait. But I want an oil cap.... 1st world problems

 

Subd

 

Sign me up

 

Right! It’s gonna be like 4 years before anyone gets close to the 50k marker on these CM hydro bearings to compare. But isn’t the main reason the stock TOB goes bad over time is cause the bearing grease drys up?

As long as those braided lines don’t leak at the connections I think any bearing should work well longer than 50k if it’s constantly being lubricated with brake fluid. I’m just brainstorming here

Im installing a new clutch in the next couple months so I’m interested.

 

I'm 100% in. Been waiting for this to happen since I missed the last group buy.

 

Throw my name in the hat.

 

I'm in, I was hoping to wait a bit longer before I had to spend the money but my TOB is in a bad way so I might as well get this while it's on the cheap.

 

@406cruiser I'm in, how long does the group buy pricing last?

 

No, this part was developed just this year. I have been running it the longest, but others might have more miles then I do since I have a pretty short commute and haven't take any big trips. I have about 2500 miles on the kit so far. This part wasn't necessarily designed to eliminate the throw out bearing issues commonly found in these rigs. Although because of the design of this kit, and the fact that there are others out there being daily driven in other applications (since Clutch Masters makes these hydraulic throwout bearings for several other makes and models) they haven't yet had any issues with throwout bearings going out in any of the other thousands of kits out there, or any lines starting to leak. The only issue they have seen is when people didn't put the correct brake fluid into the system and it had compromised the rubber seals inside the hydraulic bearing housing.

What I set out to accomplish with this kit and teaming up with Clutch Masters to make it, was to get rid of the poorly designed clutch fork, pivot ball, and TOB combination that has seen instances of catastrophic failure by shearing the pivot ball off or the aluminum snout the TOB travels up and down just shearing completely off. The throwout bearing should also last much longer then the OE setup since with the CM kit, the throwout bearing is not being preloaded against the diaphragm of the clutch as it is from the factory. The TOB is in contact with the diaphragm, but it is not actively pushing against it like the factory setup is designed to do.

I've added everyone else's name to the list who has stated they were interested, we're at 10 already!

I asked Clutch Masters and they said I will just be able to give out a coupon code for everyone who doesn't necessarily want a kit to just be able to buy a discounted oil cap!

 

So I’m a little confused.....I am mechanically inclined but not a mechanic. When it comes to clutches however I’m not to proud to admit I’m pretty clueless in how they exactly are installed. I understand the throwout bearing is a weak spot on the oem setup.

Does this replace the oem throwout bearing?

Would all that I would need to get to do a upgraded clutch replacement and oem tb bearing fix is get this and a clutch? Or would this be in addition to a clutch, tb bearing upgrade (like from URD)?

Hope this makes sense......

 

You can put me down for one.

 

This kit completely replaces the existing throwout bearing setup. It is a retrofit that removes the bearing, the fork that moves the bearing and the slave cylinder mounted on the outside of the transmission that moves the fork. This kit then installs in place of the throwout bearing. It is a hydraulic piston with a bearing on it that engages the pressure plate on the clutch. The piston has a hydraulic line that runs out and mates up to the line that came off the now removed slave cylinder.

Long story short, with this and a new clutch assembly you have everything you need to get things all up and running like new (or better).

 

Ok sounds good. Thank you

What is included in the kit besides the TOB and the sweet! Cap?
Is it a new clutch kit or just parts you put into a new clutch?

 

Copy that....100%. Thanks, this explained it me perfectly.

 

Please add me to the list. Whoohoo for no more squeaky TOB!!

 

So what’s the preferred brake fluid that CM recommends? Regardless, properly good to flush out all the old brake fluid for new.