If you do end up replacing it. I have found success with the exedy clutch kit and luk flywheel combo.
Pros: success with exedy clutch
Vehicle:
Mazda 3
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I run the exedy OEM replacement kit. Whatever you do make sure you replace the bearing guide and use a new OEM bearing. Throw away the one that comes in the kit it's trash and won't last half the life of the disc.
Pros: OEM replacement kit
Cons: bearing is trash
I used exedy organic clutch kit and works great, I'm around 350-380 hp.
Pros: works great, handles high HP
Vehicle:
Subaru
I used the OEM Exedy clutch kit on my 2012 STI a few years ago. It's held up reasonably well, although I don't drive like I stole it very often. The only issue I noticed was the clutch felt slightly lighter than the stock one.
Pros: held up reasonably well
Cons: felt slightly lighter
Vehicle:
Subaru Impreza WRX STi
My go to is exedy stage 1 organic clutch kit. It can hold like 400 hp before it gives up and it's a good daily driving clutch. Also exedy is the oem for many cars the their oem labeled stuff is the same as \"Honda\" oem
Pros: good daily driving clutch
I got it and am loving it. feels great
Pros: feels great, loving it
Vehicle:
Mazda
Thats what I have in my NC, it has been great for my 2.5 swapped car. Clutch feel is very good, a little heavier than stock but not much. Flywheel is very livable too.
Pros: great performance, good clutch feel
Cons: a little heavier
Vehicle:
Mazda
Be careful with the Exedy flywheel. The dowel pin could fall out and cause lots of damage. After it happened to me, I just removed the dowel pins after I bolted the clutch pressure plate down since they are only used to align it when you install the pressure plate. I didn't think the extra pedal effort of the Exedy stage 1 clutch was worth it and went back to OEM. Speaking of, the bearings that come with the Exedy clutch kits are now made in China and don't last that long, even though the other parts are made in Japan. I went OEM with the bearings (clutch release/throw out and pilot) this time around after I had to prematurely replace my clutch because of the bearings.
Cons: dowel pin issue, extra pedal effort, bearings don't last
Vehicle:
Mazda 3
I used the Exedy OE clutch kit like many do. It turns out that Exedy only makes the clutch disc and pressure plate. The bearings are sourced from China, and I've found a few people that have had them fail very quickly (sometimes within weeks). I ended up ordering and using SKF bearings for both.
Pros: Exedy clutch disc and pressure plate
Cons: Exedy bearings fail quickly
Vehicle:
Mazda
I just did an Exedy 'OEM' type kit from Goodwin with a new Master Cylinder and a new Slave Cylinder and a long Braided clutch line from Master to Slave and I have Zero complaints! Everyone at Goodwin is Top Notch and Exedy stands by their product! I also did a light weight Exedy Flywheel. This was all on a 94 1.8 that I just bought that had the exact same Throwout Bearing grinding that you are talking about! And, once I got in there I found that the Pilot bearing was also seized. I did the rear main since I was in there too lol.
Pros: zero complaints, good product support
Vehicle:
Mazda
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