Don't Ride the Clutch! Or THIS Happens featuring a Subaru Impreza

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Don't Ride the Clutch! Or THIS Happens featuring a Subaru Impreza

[@K20a3RSX]

Here guys just fill out this form instead of commenting: I have been driving my ________ for ____ years and ______,000 miles and am still using the original clutch. Everyone else is an idiot and can't drive. Luckily I am the chosen one and a perfect driver.

[@austinr8501]

+K20a3RSX I'll bet you drive an automatic.

[@K20a3RSX]

+Austin Rivers nope!

[@austinr8501]

K20a3RSX oh I see you're just mocking everyone in the comments who says something very similar to that

[@rich1051414]

+K20a3RSX Replace that last sentence with, "Luckily I am not an idiot who rides the clutch everywhere"

[@drew4u7]

Ford ranger, 17 years, and 192,000 miles

[@asustech0079]

I've found out one time, if you ever change a clutch for someone who don't know HOW to operate one, you will indeed get the blame for the one you put in for not working right... even though it works perfect. Changed a clutch one time for a 19 year old kid that had no business owning a vehicle with a clutch, only to find out he thought there was something wrong with the one I changed when in fact there wasn't anything wrong with it, he just didn't know HOW to operate it. After driving the truck myself with him in it just to show him there wasn't anything wrong, I suggested he go buy a truck with an automatic cause he wasn't driving it right. A few months later he was driving a truck with an automatic.... the kid just couldn't get the hang of how to operate a clutch, all the mean while trying his best to keep his RPM's below a grand, I told him this isn't a diesel engine and he didn't even know why I was telling him that.

[@vlasktom]

Even in a big 12.9L straight 6 you don't want to keep it under a grand. 1500 to 1700 is probably the best place to shift if you're floating the gears. 1600 to 1800 if you're double clutching.

[@asustech0079]

vlasktom If you're talking about engines from 18 wheelers, 1700 rpm's is max for shifting. I spent 7 years OTR with all kinds of transmissions and I floated all the lower end gears despite what load I had, all below a grand. But then the high side, it would depend on the roads incline or decline and the load, but tried to keep it at no more than 1500. With double clutching you can keep the rpm's the same as floating if you do it correctly. The problem people have with double clutching is that they tend to go to far in with the clutch and hit the clutch break, which will force you to rev the engine up higher to make up for the engine rpm drop to catch the next gear in time. You mentioned 1800 rpm's, a lot trucks that are governed won't even get to 1800 rpm's, the fuel rail pressure will max out below that on some of them, depending on how it's set.

[@vlasktom]

***** I am. I've never gone OTR, but locally it doesn't really matter about load size, if it's less than 23 tons, it's not worth while. The ones that I've driven, 2006 and older, governed out at about 2100. One didn't govern out until 3000 (I wound up spinning a bearing on that one and it wasn't even my fault. The cruise control went haywire and decided to floor it in neutral). I hated that one. It was a 1986 Volvo.

[@asustech0079]

vlasktom Just a heads up vlasktom, my last comment I made to you was under my other KZbin account, Ron R. I deleted it but you'll probably find it in your email. For some reason KZbin is persistent on switching my other account on me even though I don't log into it and I didn't catch it this time... so Ron R and assutech007 are the same... damn KZbin for that crap, I can't ever seem to find out how to stop it either.

[@vlasktom]

***** Lol you're fine. It is a pain in the ass, I know lol

[@GuyRWood]

Great video Brian. My last two cars (both bought new) were sold off at 107,000 and 119,000 miles and both still ran the original clutch good as new. If you appreciate how a clutch works, changing gear isn't rocket science!

[@subiewrx6145]

This man knows his stuff. I watched numerous of his subaru videos that all helped me change my timing belt, water pump, both headgaskets, clutch, and pressure plate. Brian sir, you are a godsend and please keep up the awesome work in educating people on the do's, don'ts, how to's, and why's. Much love.

[@jaxmax596]

Brian, you're a great teacher with amicable delivery, good humor, and quite possibly a saint. I'm sure that many a non-mechanic would agree, your time and energy has revealed that what lurks under the hood is not a scary, unfathomable monster, but a relatively easy to understand machine that can be maintained and repaired by anyone who has the right tools at hand. Your effort goes far beyond auto repairs. Think of the money people have saved while gaining confidence and gratification through their own sweat. If they'd rather not get their hands dirty, they've still gained knowledge allowing them to see which mechanics are trustworthy, and which are taking people for a ride. Your posts are of immeasurable value and greatly appreciated. Thanks a septillion!

[@takuya7523]

wow. This guy is awesome. He managed to remove the engine and replace the clutch all by himself. Someone was born with a gift.

[@surfjat15]

other people can do this too....granted not near as fast as him...

[@xmusjaxonflaxonwaxon9800]

MoSkunk Jr. Because that fast forward feature is amazing.

[@LuisRodriguez149]

I can do this also its not as hard at it seems, but its simpler to drop the transmission, god only knows why he too the long route for a clutch replacement

[@GohanBurner]

You, Eric The Car Guy, and Scotty Kilmer are just amazing people.

[@Barnacules]

You are an amazing person. I just subscribed to you. I love what you said at the end about helping people.

[@BeanRonk]

Barnacules Nerdgasm hey look who it is!

[@TkrZ]

Barnacules Nerdgasm Wow, never thought i'd see my favourite tech youtuber browsing random car videos, hey!

[@ECAConcepts]

Barnacules Nerdgasm felt like I was kinda hanging out with the guy watching the video lol; subscribed

[@djbis]

Barnacules Nerdgasm So true. I am subscribing for the same reason. Great Tutorial. Great human being.

[@wickett7078]

+Barnacules Nerdgasm were did you come from...

[@ggsmith48906]

Thank you Brian! Not only for an awesome video but for showing how a failed clutch can LOCK UP rather than just slip or fail to engage. I expected the pressure plate to be worn, but never expected broken spring fingers could cause the clutch to not release when the pedal was pressed!

[@Coolcucumber2]

You're like really humble, friendly, helpful, totally not intimidating John Malkovich. Not to denote you as any less of who YOU actually are, thats just who you remind me of! Thanks for the awesome video!

[@getthatgringo3277]

Tip: Compression is what makes it hard to turn the crank by hand by the clutch, so take out the spark plugs before you lift it and turning it will be a HELL of a lot easier.

[@SyncedCyberSoule]

+Kenneth Cox Thank you good sir!

[@acat6821]

+Kenneth Cox some plugs are very hard to get to and can add maybe 30-40 minutes on the job time, just for ease of turning it isnt always a good thing but very good tip never the less

[@triumph1974]

+A Cat This is a Subaru with 60000 miles on it (I think he said), the plugs are a pain in the ass to change, you would likely take them out and replace them while the engine is out.

[@TheQuietpiper]

Its not too bad to change them. After 185,000 miles, I can change my plugs and wires in under 20 minutes.

[@Krankie_V]

I always shift to neutral if I have to stop for more than a few seconds. Crap like this is why I don't let other people drive my vehicles.

[@Krankie_V]

+largol33t1 yep my truck is 10 years old 161k miles, nothing except the slave cylinder has been replaced. clutch disc acc throw out bearing are original

[@Buelligan88]

+Krankie V Who ever drove that car probably always left their foot resting on the clutch pedal. Even with the transmission in neutral, the throw-bearing will get a workout if you rest your foot on the clutch.

[@Krankie_V]

+Buelligan88 well duh... I shift to neutral at a stop so I don't have to hold the clutch in

[@Bladsmith]

+Krankie V My car is 21 years old with 331k miles on the clock and all the clutch bits are original and work great, even though I never shift her to neutral on long stops. :I

[@zachwalkowiak7322]

+Krankie V you should downshift, you'll save your brakes that way. (Rev-match when you downshift though)

[@williefleete]

not as bad as a clutch i saw on reddit, poor woman didnt know how to drive manual, drove it in 3rd all the time, burned the clutch out badly

[@081908009999]

Women should stay in the kitchen and kept away from any automotive contraptions. Now that we know Gordon Ramsay. I am afraid women would no longer have any proper place to belong to.

[@081908009999]

joe reed Would you risk it?

[@Selrisitai]

not_a_russian William: This one woman burned out a clutch. Not a Russian: ALL WOMEN ARE RETARDED! HUUUR! Me: Isn't that a silly statement? It is demonstrable that there are excellent female drivers. My mother is one. My sister is another.

[@081908009999]

AtariMaxiToriyama I've never said that all women are retarded. nor huuur.

[@phoenix92xdan]

Hello, I am woman... Welcome to jackass!

[@darryl1981]

You helped me diagnose my 2011 Civic Si. I was able to take it back to where I had my clutch installed and have it replaced under warranty. Your video gave me the knowledge to know what to tell the tech and what type of info to listen for him to tell me to see if he was going to try to pull a fast one over on me. Thanks again.

[@torkdork69]

You my man have an awesome ability to teach. Your a natural. Thanks for the display of cause and effect as well as your ability to get to that clutch so fast. Keep up the good work.

[@SuperDave21]

Awesome video, love your philosophy and if you were anywhere close to my location you'd be my #1 choice of mechanic Brian..... Keep up the great work!

[@briansmobile1]

SuperDave21 Thanks Dave! I appreciate that!

[@TheAftermathz]

Seriously, they should teach these in driving school. All they taught was how not to fail the test.

[@mikeike9899]

Liou David Exactly! I heard over in the U.K. that if you take your driving test in an automatic then you are only legally allowed to drive automatics, vice versa with manual transmissions.

[@AlphaLimaTango]

If you do a manual transmission test in the U.K you are also able to drive automatics. If an automatic transmission is used for the test then they may only drive autos.

[@Didier123456789]

Same in France.

[@wrenchbrewery3120]

same in sweden

[@Trident_Euclid]

Alex Turner Same thing in Oman

[@Swonke]

Wow I'm surprised at how riding the clutch just seems to mess up everything. I figured the abuse would focus on one part of the clutch, my guess was the pressure plate with all those fragile looking prongs. But nope, it screws up everything royally!

[@briansmobile1]

+Esquire Chewington IV Well said Sir (translation) ALHSJHDGGGGRHHHH!!!!

[@forevercomputing]

+Esquire Chewington IV Once you've changed a clutch - you change your driving. Everyone else? Changes the way I test drive cars now.

[@hugeslacker]

+Forever Computing If i'm shopping for a used manual, I'm just factoring replacing the clutch into my purchase.. Same with timing belts and the like, unless they have documentation of a recent replacement. I don't trust how people drive and I don't trust what they say either.

[@Swonke]

I've recently realized after about 4 years of driving stick I need to break some bad habits... I've gotten into the bad habit of downshifting just about constantly; every light, every stop.....every gear except 1st pretty much.... In fact pulling away from lights my car would sometimes shake violently unless I pushed in the clutch more after driving for a while. My theory is maybe the clutch was getting hot or something?? I'm waiting to see if it happens again since I've changed my habits. It's hard to be sure as my nose is clogged most of the time so if my clutch was burning I may not have smelt it loool.

[@hugeslacker]

+Esquire Chewington IV I think of it like this. The clutch has a finite amount or shifts. Each shift you make is one less shift you have left. So I try to minimize my shifting and only shift when I have to. Some people shift way too much. I have a friend who goes from 1st to 6th in 30mph traffic.

[@nswst8]

Thanks for your videos, they are helpful. Not a mechanic but been turning wrenches for better than 30 years. People like you make it a lot easier for people like me to be successful at the task they take on with cars.

[@ryanpeterson7020]

Thanks Brian!!!!! gave me enough confidence to do myself. I love the fact you take the time to post these repairs for the regular person to determine whether or not we can tackle/trouble shoot on our own.

[@Turboactive]

I love you! I replaced the clutch on my new Forester today with no issues at all only because of your videos! Thank you!!!

[@briansmobile1]

You're welcome!

[@KaKamaKa1995]

subaru, remove engine for clutch change :)))

[@briansmobile1]

You don't have to, but the reallity is that it's SO easy to pull the motor. The connectors, mounts, everything is made to make it easy. It's like an old VW beetle.

[@KaKamaKa1995]

aham,I would like to do one :)

[@HakanMUSTAFAKEMALATATURK]

amarika lucky for cheaps car

[@BlatentlyFakeName]

Yea they make everything easy access, unlike most other manufacturers. Audi for example, omfg. Pretty much everything requires taking the engine out, especially on the v8s. It's not a quick and easy job either. Costing 1000s if you take it to a garage.

[@nammmy1]

doesn't machine flywheel. instantly void warranty.....

[@keyboarddancers]

Here in the UK most cars are manual transmission. 99% of drivers ride the clutch i.e. when they're sat at red traffic lights or waiting at a junction, they've got their foot on the clutch with the gearbox in first gear rather than putting it in neutral. Most people have no mechanical awareness and consequently shell out their hard earned pennies on otherwise unnecessary clutch replacements. Driving instructors teach new drivers to drive like this. Maybe they have a secret deal with the clutch manufacturers!

[@keyboarddancers]

***** When I was very new to driving, my foot slipped off the clutch whilst waiting at some lights and the car consequently leapt forward. Fortunately I had the handbrake on and that stopped me from bashing into the car in front. Needless to say that scared me away from the practice of riding the clutch whilst waiting at junctions. I also rode motorcycles for many years and given the power and inherent light weight of many of those machines, the last thing anyone would feel comfortable or safe doing is sitting on the clutch unnecessarily for any length of time with all that power lurking literally at your fingertips.

[@Oscorky]

If the clutch is pressed fully, you are doing no damage to your clutch...you can have the gear box in first and clutch fully down. youll be fine

[@import1uners]

Slaphappy1215 If you leave it in gear with the clutch depressed you will wear out the release bearing. When you're stopped you should always be in neutral.

[@keyboarddancers]

Slaphappy1215 Not sure about that; the release bearing mechanism is under tension, as Stealth says, whilst the pedal is depressed. You're right thought that when the pedal's fully depressed, the clutch plates themselves are spinning freely. Anyway I still don't see the point of sitting on the clutch when you're not moving. My advanced driving instructor used to ask "can you justify any particular action? If not, don't do it". Sitting on the clutch at red lights is completely pointless and actually takes MORE effort than dropping into neutral! Always amazes me how sheep-like 99% of drivers are in this respect.

[@keyboarddancers]

justin brown Riding a DMF clutch is an excellent way to empty your wallet. The clutch manufacturers must love it that riding the clutch is an almost universal habit cos it guarantees them extra revenue.

[@Gunma_garage]

I'm a technician during the week and watching you in the simple, yet effective bay motivates me to empty my garage out and start more gnarly jobs AT HOME lol. BOXER power :) keep up the vids. Always great to see!

[@CHIEFSHOTTY]

Appreciate the video, very informative. Never burned out the clutch as my dad has taught me properly(he driven 18 wheels for 20yrs) I have seen others burn theirs out. I love a good mechanic, keeps my car happy.

[@redmeza1]

Not to knock on your mechanic skills but the pressure plate bolts are to be put at a very light torque spec 11.6 to be exact for the subaru. You over torqued those beyond who knows. Anyone who is watching this video please take note to not over torque these bolts because they will snap and will cause your clutch set up to be off balance. Please do it right the first time.

[@nikogaming21]

Thx for this video. :D I enjoyed watching someone fixing cars. I'm an nurse but my hobby is messing with my wrx lol

[@HondaSolutions]

Why did you not torque the pressure plate bolts? Why did you not resurface/replace the flywheel? Every clutch I've done I have done both, and torqued the flywheel bolts and pressure plate bolts.

[@PhunkyChikin]

Thanks Brian, I appreciate the videos! My tips for extending clutch life: 1. Always start in lowest gear from a stop. I like vehicles that have a lower 1st gear, (higher ratio) which requires less slipping for engagement. 2. Minimize clutch slipping by starting off smoothly at lowest RPM possible without lugging the engine. 3. When approaching red lights, coast down way early. Often times, you can keep just enough speed to creep along until the light turns green. As long as your moving, no clutch slippage is needed, and you will take off faster than the guy next to you that is starting from a dead stop. Just watch for cars still crossing though. 4. Take advantage of downhill starts. Once you let off the brakes, the car is already starting to move forward. No clutch slippage needed!

[@eligatica]

Thank you for your videos! You made my day, making me smile, and bless you for that! I once visited my sister at her garage (owned and worked a transmission repair shop) and she casually asked me for my car keys so that the car could be "moved" around the lot as they were somewhat busy. I thought nothing about that, until after about 15 minutes had passed. Then, I went looking for my sister and saw my car up on the lift (minus the trannie), and she was at the back work bench changing the clutch on my Subaru GLC wagon. She casually said that she just wanted to check things over (I was about to drive from Massachusetts to Oklahoma) to make sure everything was okay. She said that I only had 10K miles left on the clutch and that it was good that I didn't ride the clutch. I always wondered what happens when the clutch was ridden.

[@christianbugatticg]

The next video should be: "Don't over stress the starter, or this happens"

[@briansmobile1]

+Christian Garofalo Ha ha ha! You'll be pleased to know this little thing is gear reduction and weighs.... well it just doesn't. It's too light.

[@drumstar2991]

Hey Brian.. Can you explain what riding the clutch and how can we prevent it? I'd really appreciate it.

[@PossessedFajita]

+Richard Gonzalez It's exactly what it sounds like. Riding the clutch would be keeping your foot on the clutch pedal while driving at any point. Whether it be slight or hard pressure on the clutch, it's never good to keep your foot on the clutch longer than a few seconds. Best way to avoid riding the clutch would be to first of all keep your foot away from the pedal and only use the clutch when necessary. Even going as far as putting the car in neutral before stopping so that you don't have to "ride the clutch" until you fully stop.

[@drumstar2991]

+PossessedFajita but sometimes its hard for me, for example when I'm reversing into a parking spot if I completely let go of the clutch without accelerating the car will stall.

[@PossessedFajita]

+Richard Gonzalez oh well that's fine. you just don't wanna do it for a very long time or at fast speeds.

[@forevercomputing]

+Richard Gonzalez That's normal. You're either using the clutch, or you're not. Keep that left foot away from it if you're trundling along at good speed.

[@dethmaul]

What is riding the clutch? It sounded like you said keeping the pedal in while coasting to a stop. Should i stop doing that? Put it in neutral and let go of the pedal while coasting? I was under the impression that the clutch was disengaged while the pedal was in. Im careful to not rest my foot on the pedal while driving - I thought THAT was 'riding'.

[@ShiftyWombat]

Riding the clutch means that you are keeping the clutch in the friction zone, partially between engaged and disengaged. This means that the clutch pad is not secure to the flywheel. The clutch is disengaged while the pedal is completely depressed. I don't necessarily have issues with keeping the clutch disengaged for a short amount of time, but it might wear the release bearing after a while. I'm not 100% sure

[@heinz490]

riding the clutch Wear out the plate this looks like a defect bearing eating its way trough the pressure plate

[@xdanielplaguex]

Man this video really inspired me. I've always just wanted to help people with their car troubles ever since I was little even if I didn't make anything out of it, it was all for just the love of cars and helping people. Now I'm 20 and people have told me it's not worth it but watching this video has inspired me to take those automotive classes and help do what I've always wanted to do. Thank you for this man

[@The_sysop]

Brian, your videos have helped me do my own head gasket job on my 2007 Impreza 2.5i. Thanks for taking the time to record what you do, I know it's a lot of work.

[@MrNotorius5500]

The one thing I noticed about this teardown it it's very clean!. No oil or fluids, dirt or anything! How did you manage that?

[@briansmobile1]

I drain everything into catch basins under the car. Then close and cap before sliding the basins far under the car where they can't be bumped.

[@MrNotorius5500]

Right I saw that, but I meant the entire engine bay looks surprisingly clean. Normally I would expect to see fluid lines or areas that are sealed with gaskets to be wet from leaks if a car has been used long enough to need a clutch replacement.

[@L4ND.SH4RK]

MrNotorius5500 Low mileage car, 60k miles. Is easy to keep things clean when you have a rag handy for cleaning up drips as they happen =D

[@briansmobile1]

MrNotorius5500 I power washed it before pulling it in. I hate working in messy engine bays. The time I save when things are clean is worth the short time it takes to clean it. Messy bays eat a lot of rags and time wiping down tools, parts, the floor, etc.

[@_droid]

briansmobile1 have you done a video on your washing technique? I think that would be interesting.

[@daemonjeep]

No flywheel resurface or replace??? Sorry, but I'd have sold them on that too.

[@macmckee1643]

What about the flywheel? Did you have it turned? Replace it? If the clutch was ridden then the flywheel was glazed. Maybe I missed that part.

[@vivos71]

He said it looked good, so I guess it was. I am not high enough in my automotive training to know for sure, but hey, this guy seems to know what he is doing.

[@FoxFaderWorld]

Vivos71 Just because it looks good doesn't mean it is good. I would've resurfaced the fw myself. Visual hot spots or not especially after premature failure due to improper use.

[@PlatinumSan]

You can remove an engine in less than 3 hours. It takes me more to write a few essay paragraphs. Good work sir.

[@LordSupremeGoat]

Zach Anner is my hero, surprised to hear about him on anything not Rooster Teeth related. Ever see him on "On The Spot"? The man is a comedic genius.

[@MyNameIssaSimon]

I just do 5K rpm and drop it

[@LosersSaywhaaat]

haha lol

[@steamsteam6607]

Oh the humanity...

[@brianhilligoss]

Hopefully not in a Subaru.

[@invertedv12powerhouse77]

If you want to pop a boxer you can do that lel

[@jordanwoolley3475]

Do that all the time 😏 my Subaru is lit

[@jaybartgis5148]

I want to be a bad ass like this guy and know how to fix stuff when it breaks like this.

[@JavaMaX]

Me to man me to

[@dass0137]

Man i used to learn by just taking stuff apart and trying to put it back together. Did not always go good :)

[@ahmaszain87]

Great video Brian

[@briansmobile1]

Thanks Ahmas!

[@EliteMadHornet]

I know this was uploaded about three years ago, but just the little note at the end was very nice to hear. Your video with the Legacy helped me change the head gaskets in my 99 Forester and saved me a ton of money.

[@donitmyself8935]

End of video statement response: Your welcome and thank you. You mechanics taking your time to show your trade for DIYers like myself is inspiring and motivating to get out there and get the job done. It's a huge boost in confidence to see what I'm are getting myself into before we crack open a bell housing or pumpkin.

[@dixinormus3282]

If you ride the clutch go ride the bus instead

[@GOLDSWE]

hahah

[@sedsaifelbo6942]

Clutch riders should stick to AT.

[@YoussefCherqaoui]

Why did you take the whole engine out? I mean the last time I Changed it on my car ( A Renault so it may be different for Subarus) I did open the transmission mount, hold it down and too the clutch out. it wasn't easy to remove it this way, but it didn't take me that much time either. ( I don't have an engine jack) Thank u for the video

[@briansmobile1]

Good question- because of the AWD and the boxer engines being so easy to pull, it's faster and easier to pull the engine out.

[@UrNemesis5366]

briansmobile1 I asked the same question on another vid of yours Brian...I'd think it would be easier to drop the gearbox than to pull the engine, especially when one doesn't have a engine hoist...I have a 06 Spec C and I need a stronger clutch and I'm thinking of dropping the gearbox to change it instead of pulling the engine...would you recommend this way seeing that i dont have a engine hoist?

[@ltspike12345]

Leonardo Jackson I personally have removed the transmission from my Subaru more times that I would have cared too. That being said, since you don't have access to a engine hoist, your best bet will be to pull the transmission the traditional way. HOWEVER, It is FAR easier to just remove the engine though. If possible look into renting a engine hoist for a day. Otherwise you must remove the exhaust, drive shaft, front wheels, front CV axles, and a few other parts just to gain access to the transmission, not to mention having to drain the transmission of fluid and buy new fluid to fill it.

[@YoussefCherqaoui]

briansmobile1 Thanks for the answer

[@shaNk9x]

As a car mechanic (who obviously have done alot of clutch swaps) both options are in use (remove gearbox or take down engine) depending on car. We work on flat-rates and need to be efficient so thats a judgement we have to do early. I just about never have to drop the engine, but I did do it on a subaru once after a recommendation from a subaru mechanic friend. usually a rarely do it. on second thought we had to do it on a volvo xc90 (automatic transmission but flexplate was broken), and there we had to drop the engine to get them apart due to position of some other components like the turbo and exhaust manifold.

[@topdog19945]

How does one ride their clutch? I just got a 2005 mini cooper convertible as my first car and it's a standard. What I've been doing to accelerate is I would give it gas and bring it up to about 2500-3000 rpm and slowly release the clutch. Would that cause any kind of damage to the clutch?

[@blkMafiaMan]

Yeah once you get used to it, you should be able to engage the clutch at around 1000 rpm smoothly. 2500-3000 rpm is what you do when you're driving like an a-hole...

[@thecanadianwill]

you don't rev the engine up and let out the clutch.....that is riding the clutch numb nuts. you should stick to a automatic if you don't know what your doing and secondly why would you want a standard on a dinky ass little car like that? that's something u want on a muscle car. not a jack in the box toy.

[@topdog19945]

thecanadianwill if you must know, it was a gift from my grandparents so it wasn't my choice. they bought it off a friend who was selling it.

[@topdog19945]

Hani Ismail I love my mini lol. I did want to learn how to drive a standard and I like it a lot more than automatic. They're more fun.

[@traedog1210]

Glad you like the car. As you learn the car you'll be able to smoothly launch at 1k or 1200 rpm's. Riding the clutch is like using the pedal as a foot rest. I was always taught to keep your foot off of the clutch pedal at all times unless you're changing gears. Any unnecessary pressure on the pedal will cause it to wear out faster and that's not good at all haha

[@deuce669]

I love your videos Brian, I'm out in my garage about every night watching them and tinkering with our vehicles. Unfortunately I'm disabled so can't do or afford the major projects you do. My dream right now is a 383 stroker for my son's 2003 sierra 4x4. I would love it to see some videos of that type of build. Thanks again, I love your attitude towards life.

[@albertopolanco165]

seeing as how the clutch pedal was fully depressed and the car moved trying starting your first things to replace would be the clutch master cylinder/ slave cylinder not hose a customer for a clutch job.... This is why I don't pay shops to do my work...

[@EvilJ069]

Is this just a Subaru thing? I have *NEVER* pulled an engine to change a clutch, you pull the transmission. Hell of a lot less work too...

[@Texassince1836]

on a 2000 Chevy S10 with a 2.2 I4 step 1 to change the clutch in the service manual is to remove the cab

[@EvilJ069]

armadillo platypus That seems a pretty huge design flaw

[@hugeslacker]

He said in other comments that he removed the engine because he didn't have a lift.

[@EvilJ069]

hugeslacker That doesn't stop me! lol *Hugs my jack stands*

[@EvilJ069]

chbrules That is literally just another word for transmission... The proper one, but I digress...

[@snowman2834]

so you have to take the motor out to replace the clutch?

[@briansmobile1]

No. I specialize in the motors and I don't have a lift (my shop's too short/small)- I'm faster pulling the motor.

[@Remys-b2v]

no, in most cars all it takes is taking out the transmission after taking out air filter, battery, and so on.

[@snowman2834]

briansmobile1 i see .

[@kilog5gunionfrosty225]

Depends on the car. Alot of front wheel drives have very little room so you have to pull the whole engine. Most rear wheel drive cars you just gota pull the transmission. Really it depends on the design of the car.

[@Texarmageddon]

briansmobile1 to small is an understatement lmao... just on stands and it looks like the hood is touching the ceiling.

[@DieselWorld]

You need Eric the car guys lift!

[@stefanczechorskidds8435]

Excellent vid Brian! I have done this job on my 2002 wrx: I feel it is actually easier to pull the motor than remove the trans. on a clutch job as with the former, you spend almost no time on the floor! Perhaps you could add or at least mention that on this job and with many Subaru's it is absolutely necessary to remove the clutch fork PIN, because if you don't (or are unaware of this step) you will NOT be able to separate the motor from the trans. !! There is a small access plug on the drivers side (LHD cars)of the trans., once the plug is removed you will have access to a threaded hole in the middle of fork pivot pin (I can't remember the metric size or the hole and thread pitch - but you will need a 4 or5 inch bolt and thread it into this hole. Now, simply pull on the bolt and the pin will come out of the side of the trans . Now , the motor will separate from the trans!. Also, don't do this step until you are ready to do the job, as you will not be able to get the throw out bearing and fork back into the correct position without removing the motor - that is, you can't get the pin back in (the fork falls out of position). This would be great to show Brian, if you ever get into another one of these projects.

[@MrRedhot187]

Thanks mate, My dad rides the clutch all the time now i can show him this is what happens,now i need a new clutc for my WRX, Great Video!

[@toddsimone7182]

I can't even begin to list all the things you did wrong. You'd be lucky if this person hasn't come back with a clutch related problem.

[@briansmobile1]

Todd Simone I do wish you would try. Do list some of the many things.

[@toddsimone7182]

Putting the new clutch assembly face down on your garage floor, not checking the condition of the pilot bearing or rear main, no torque wrenches, removing the centering tool before the pressure plate is torqued, slopping grease all over the hub which could sling out onto the disc to name a few.

[@FcWARREN]

Todd Simone You reek of jealousy m8.

[@toddsimone7182]

Jealous? Haha of what? Actually most people are jealous of my job but I won't go there.

[@iPutOnForMaESC]

Todd Simone You sound like someone who loves anchovies and werthers originals

[@CNCmachiningisfun]

Wow, some drivers must have some really bad habits. My car is 22 years old, and still has its original clutch. As I see it, manual is the ONLY way to drive, but it looks like some drivers NEED an automatic transmission.

[@CNCmachiningisfun]

Andrew Sederholm Yeah,manual cars are getting harder to find these days. I really don't like automatics, but I might not have a choice when the time come to buy another car.

[@CNCmachiningisfun]

Andrew Sederholm Agreed. Cars, these days, cater for lazy drivers.

[@blade913]

+CNCmachiningisfun Oh yeah, mine is 25 years old next year. Course...mine is a four speed automatic! My car is boss, computer controlled, ABS, PFI, and electric lock control. Great for an old Cadillac Fleetwood.

[@CNCmachiningisfun]

***** Sweet. It may be an oldie, but I bet it still has lots of life left :) .

[@blade913]

Hopefully so, 143k miles. Still going.

[@Mishakol1290]

Subarus have weird engine/transmission designs...

[@compleckz]

Marc Kolz Boxer engine master race.

[@Mishakol1290]

Really? Says who

[@compleckz]

i feel that you're taking me seriously lol. i'm just joking.

[@andersonsspeedshop3051]

+Marc Kolz all it is is a modernized watercooled version of the volkswagen type 1 flat 4, and the transaxle is the same layout as a type 1 transaxle as well, except the ring and pinion is backward because the engine is in the front of the subaru.

[@Brak426]

Thanks for the comment on defeating your leverage. It almost seemed like an afterthought on your part in the video, but that technique saved me from buying a $30 tool to keep the flywheel from rotating while tightening everything down

[@ggsmith48906]

Assembly tip for all y'alls: Make sure that pressure plate slides easily and fully onto the transmission shaft before starting reassembly. I once spent six hours trying to get a Civic transmission to mate up to the engine. Wiggle, wiggle, won't go in, won't go in. After giving up dragging the transmission back out from under the car and disassembling the clutch assembly I tried to just slide the pressure plate on the transmission shaft and discovered the pressure plate splines had a barely perceptible burr on them - manufacturer defect - that prevented mating. Major cuss words to the aftermarket manufacturer! A small bastard file cleaned off the burrs and the reassembly continued without incident.

[@thepumpkingking8339]

Don't know about anyone else. But if this was my Car. I would prefer that Brian did it, with the engine on the hoist, away from the car. Just Me..

[@jackslater230011]

Jesus. You have to take the engine out for that?

[@briansmobile1]

jackslater230011 No. You can pull the trans too. Trans is faster for most people with a lift.

[@vicdc5]

Hmm.. No torque specs? No bueno.

[@406_chevelle8]

When you've been doing it long enough you get the general feel of how much force you need.

[@406_chevelle8]

Jeff Lachance No shit...I'm, not saying to ignore them, but when I tightened down my lug nuts and torqued them down afterwards, everyone was exact. You know how much force you need when you've been doing it for awhile.

[@virgilsettles]

Jeff Lachance I do the feel too, I basically have it figured out where to grab the ratchet for what range then feel the rest, most shop mechanics do it, unless we are talking cam followers or setting pretension on a diff, then the torque wrench comes out, clutch job? nope, I couldn't imagine how long and difficult it would be to try to torque each bellhousing bolt, I would think impossible even, but there is a torque spec for it

[@drewwood4010]

Brian, thanks for taking the time to make the video! i appreciate all your hard work.

[@StewartGartland]

Great work Brian. What a job, just to change the clutch. We used to do this in about an hour or so, just hop under the car and drop the gear box onto a trolley jack. But that was when they made cars that you could get to all the bell housing bolts from the engine bay - without removing the engine. Nowadays it - save today, pay tomorrow eh:-).

[@sambirtwistle]

I'm going to be very sexist and ask the gender of the driver?

[@grayswandir47]

I got 201,000 miles out of the clutch in my 1999 4Runner. My mechanics were bemused. They don't have to ride the clutch to cause this. Just resting your foot on the clutch pedal can take up the play in the pedal and engage the throwout bearing. Doing this at highway speed will overheat the bearing and eventually the bearing will seize. I once told a friend of mine not to rest his foot on the clutch pedal in his RX7. Six months later the car was in the shop because the throwout bearing was making noise. His wife later confided in me that I had told him and he didn't believe me. Keep your foot off the clutch pedal until you're ready to shift.

[@ryanjeremias1341]

It would be nice if there where more mechanics like you! Amazing guy, thanks for your time making these for the public

[@Xmvw2X]

Nice. I will be doing this pretty soon for an upgrade, and I love how places like KZbin provide a medium for how to videos like this and makes what was once foreign and scary into something understandable and easy to attack. Also, Work Out Wednesdays with Zach Anner is awesome, highly recommended for anyone.

[@channeldos]

Love this format. Felt like I was chillin in your garage learning how to swap out a busted clutch

[@charging7]

Its been said that people don't care what you know until they know you care. Thx Brian.

[@gshffr]

great video bro! it's nice to see other people who believe in taking the time to do it right the first time.

[@andrewwright.]

i don't own a Subaru,have clutch issues but what i do know is you sir....have great manner's.top guy, subscribed.

[@HolmWrecker]

Torquing all the critical bolts is a must do as well. This includes the bell housing bolts, the pressure plate bolts, the flywheel bolts.

[@Texassince1836]

i cant get a torque wench to my bell housing bolts...box end wrench does the job though

[@Cryziz23]

My friend and I are going to be replacing my clutch in my WRX, this makes me a lot more comfortable with what will be happening because I personally haven't ever done a clutch - my friend has so it isn't like we are both completely blank on it ;P Thanks for the help, Brian! Got yourself a new subscriber :)

[@johno9507]

Im always amazed at how quickly some people wear out clutches. You hear them down changing by just letting the clutch out instead of giving the accelerator a little blip to rev match. My friend wore their chutch out in less than 20,000kms (12,500miles). I love my V8's and drive my cars hard yet NEVER replaced a clutch in over 250,000kms (156,250miles) all cause I heal n toe (blip) the accelerator on down changes. Clutchs are expensive!

[@honeybadgerwrx]

Sir, let me just say not only was this educational for me, your garage is inspirational! I dream to have one very similar one day

[@surfnugget313]

thanks for being awesome, brian!

[@slayerjohn447]

One thing to note about riding the clutch. (personal story with my 1985 Toyota pickup. Facts about, ask.) If you are at a stand still and ride it, in my case it was slick and it was going to just spin if I tried to do a normal take off, it will get hot before it burns out. Signs is a odd smell in the air around the engine and transmission. You will also see white/grey smoke from underneath. My clutch still works where I quickly disengaged it and turned the truck off to let the clutch cool. It has taken slight wear as it catches just a little later than normal.

[@pirihern9329]

2006 sti no go recently. Suspect clutch release bearing. Exedy clutch kit installed about 2 years ago at a Subaru only repair shop. $1800 too much. May attempt to do repair myself. 69 retired, bum back w/ arthritis left hand. Plus diabetic. Its all good no worries

[@briansmobile1]

Best of luck! Let us know how it goes!

[@adriansalzwedel5319]

Hi Brian, I just wanted to thank you for making this video. I was battling with a toyota corona mk2 clutch, and this video really helped. Thanx XD

[@robertglenn5398]

Excellent presentation, buddy! You reminded me of just how lucky I was when working under the hood of my cars back in the late 60s. It was so much easier given by comparison, there was little to removed previous to attacking the actual problem. Man, I haven't a clue half the stuff you were removing! I really do miss the warm days spent working on my many 283s, my all time favorite engine.

[@King-og4hp]

thats why i love dodge neon sx or rt or srt its so easy to change clutch on it and u dont have to remove the engine and all those parts

[@gusrojo88]

I admire techs when they make removing an engine look easy. I hope I can be as good technician as these guys

[@powerhitter]

Normally what I do if I'm on a steep hill stopped, I'll wait until the light is about to turn red, then I'll go straight to the sweet point, right about where my truck wants to start crawling the hill on its own, then I'll give it gas then slowly release the clutch, so I know that I have enough rpm not to stall. getting off the clutch too fast can also cause you to buck & screw things up. As long as you don't hear a lot of clunks between shifting gears, you're doing fine. A clutch is made to withstand a degree of wear & tear, the real definition of riding the clutch is when you rest your foot on the clutch while you're accelerating with the gas. Just normal takes off alone will not kill a clutch unless you sit there with the clutch in & you're revving your engine to insane rpm's. everyone uses the sweet spot method, that's probably the safest thing you can do as a stick driver until you get the feel for it. Even still that alone will not kill the clutch. A lot of ppl think they have to quickly release the clutch but that is what causes a lot of wear & tear. Speed shifting with a factory clutch is foolish, just take your time & do it right, who cares if the person behind you blows their horn? I take my sweet time shifting gears. That way I know if something were to ever go wrong it wouldn't be from something I did. if they hit you tell me who's fault it would be? THEIRS!

[@matthewwhite5596]

Buddy how u said u like the support an all.. man I watch ur videos and I am currently a technician/ mechanic myself. These videos are helpful to everyone.. mechanics included.. I find that it really gives me different ways to tackle the same job, that way one can find the best way to do so based on their experience/ tools and what to look for when pulling something apart for the first time on a vehicle u have never done the job on before. Diagrams don't help as much as seeing it being done.. keep up the good work man and keep the videos comming

[@adamhiggins8245]

Thanks for taking the time to make this Brian

[@jkutches17]

What he's saying about riding the clutch is when you come to a stoplight, go to neutral on your shifter and let go of the clutch. Let the vehicle rest in neutral with the clutch engaged. If you like to disengage the clutch at 45mph and keep it disengaged while braking to a complete stop, don't do that. Put the shifter in neutral and let the clutch stay engaged. What ate this clutch was that driving style of holding the clutch disengaged for more than a stop sign which ate the throughput bearing so it was a frozen throughout bearing with the fingers rubbing at engine RPM when the clutch was depressed.

[@tonyNova70]

nice work on pulling the motor and getting to the clutch. Pain in the butt and it sounds like you have the patience for it. I tried changing oil today and almost burnt the car to the ground. lmao. Keep up the good work man! Don't know if the common person knows how much work goes into doing work like this.

[@oztinc]

I am jealous of you, I could not have a conversation with myself while installing a clutch while a camera is behind me.

[@RixCanDoit]

Enjoyed. Would have loved to watch you do all the disconnecting to remove engine. I haven't attempted this since working on 60's cars as these newer cars have so much stuff to remove and remember!

[@iGaRaai90]

dude some days i hate my job but your vids help make it more passionate youre awesome

[@randylee2549]

wow Brian wonderful work. I had clutch fingers "bent" on a 93 F-150 manual transmission with 45000 miles and it would not allow me to change gears, owned from new and I promise you I have no bad standard trans driving habits but that clutch from the factory from new would sometimes lock up in 1st after being parked. I guess sometimes one gets a faulty one from the factory and if you only drive the vehicle 5000 miles a year one will never get warranty on something like that. an how great vid!

[@ProVision3187]

this is how you get a warped pressure plate. always tighten in a star pattern and use a torque wrench!! those bolts are usually 18ft-ibs

[@realistmw]

lol i love this guy every video he goes off on a tangent and starts talking about pasta salad and steak,

[@briansmobile1]

+Mike Woods Who doesn't love some pasta salad and steak!??

[@PIPEFITTERENGINEER]

I have to do that on my 2015 wrx. The clutch pedal became hard one day due to a bad release bearing. After a phone call with Exedy i learned that Subaru had a new stronger and with better grease release bearing. I'm just waiting for a good day that is not raining to do the job.

[@briansmobile1]

You got this! LMK how it goes!

[@danburch9989]

I had to change the clutch on my daughter's car (front wheel drive) many, many years ago. Didn't have all the fancy tools and engine lift (I did have a floor jack). I supported the engine and pulled the transaxle to get to the clutch (fewer things to remember where wiring, nuts and bolts had to go). I'd never be able to remember all the wiring, nuts and bolts came from or where they would go if I had to reinstall an engine.

[@wolverine399]

Love all the videos (even the chickens). Love all the humor. Your videos always make me smile. It always amazes me all the ignorant people are always the first to comment (i.e. the sound of a manual transmission going into gear). Lmbo. Keep up the awesome work.

[@aubreylanglinais3538]

Brian your attitude and spirit are awesome! Love the story whilst working. Felt like wrenching with a buddy. Thanks for a great instructional video with actual care for the viewer!

[@sethchakoy1511]

Sequence is perfectly fine, didn't mind it liked it.