I've got a '97 Civic EX w/ 77K and am pretty sure I need a new throw-out bearing. Does anyone know what would cause this to fail as I don't race/abuse/drop the clutch and I change the tranny fluid per the Honda schedule.

Also, should I just get a new clutch installed since the tranny will be apart? Thanks for any info

 

i got the same thing on my 99 si.. i have no idea.. as for fixing it.. *** that ****, im getting a stage 3 clutchmasters clutch and a zex ultralite flywheel installed.. :D :D to prepare for the supercharger :D

 

go to www.clutchcityonline.com you can get the whole setup (clutch, press plate, throw out bearing) for around 260 bucks.. Excedy with 36% mor grip than OEM.. yes i would replace it all while its torn down..

 

Thanks for the replies - but what I am wondering is how and why. I had the same problem in my old 1990 Civic but it didn't happen until 140K miles.

Off to http://www.clutchcityonline.com I go.

 

Do you sit at red lights with the car in gear and the clutch pedal in? This wears out your throw out bearing faster.

 

Doh, I'm guilty I bought this car with only 7K on it so I put about 70K on in just under 3 years - almost an even mix of highway and city driving. How about downshifting? I don't do it much but I do rev-match to smoothen it out. Thanks for all the replies....... Now I have to see how much this is going to cost.