On average for a front wheel drive car, how much would it cost for a clutch replacement; parts and labor.

About 1100.00, guessing on the parts cost.

Make/model/year?

Labor you're probably looking at 3 hours book time minimum. It's typically less expensive on RWD cars because getting at the clutch is way, way less work than on a FWD.

If you're going to replace the clutch you might as well replace the flywheel at the same time. New rear main seal too (or whatever they call it on a FWD).

I would seriously suggest going aftermarket for your clutch and fly. I'm not talking about some crazy drag clutch, just a stock replacement. Will be a LOT less expensive than OEM. Can list some brands if you're interested in going that route.

On my car an OEM replacement clutch would have been $600 and flywheel $900...I bought high quality aftermarket clutch kit and flywheel for $800, and a braided stainless clutch line. I did buy OEM replacement rear main seal and slave cylinder/throwout bearing.

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It is for a 2007 Scion TC. 129000 Miles on it.

I have a 2005 Scion tc that I think needs the same.

madd_ag_05 - I'm a complete novice when it comes to this - would I just need to buy the part myself and take it to the mechanic? Will most mechanics let you do that (I've heard of some that won't install parts they don't get but that could just be some misguided information from others)?

I don't need high performance or anything, but am certainly interested in keeping my cost as low as possible while still having somebody that knows what they're doing perform the installation.

Thanks!

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I'm a complete novice when it comes to this - would I just need to buy the part myself and take it to the mechanic?

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Where do you live not colin? If near Houston, I have a guy that would have no problem doing that for you.

I had zero problem just bringing parts to the shop that I purchased on my own beforehand. I did that with my clutch/fly and my coilovers. I got in touch with them, requested an estimate, and scheduled an appointment to bring the car in. Rolled over there with the parts brand-new-in-box and got the work done.

Granted, I did not get the work done at a dealership, it was done at a local performance aftermarket shop. The labor will almost certainly be cheaper than the dealership service dept rate, and since these type of shops likely swap a lot of clutches the mechanic will probably be quicker/cheaper due to having more experience. How regularly do you think dealership techs have to swap clutches?

The clutch I went with is very close to stock as far as feel and stiffness. It's marginally stiffer than stock, but I was used to it within a week once it was broken-in. I definitely wasn't looking for something racing-oriented or built to hold big power, because my car's a daily and driveability was the top priority. FWIW my car had ~135K on the clock when the clutch was replaced. It actually wasn't slipping too badly and was still drivable, but the slave cylinder/throwout bearing was on its last legs.

As for mechanics not doing installs of parts they didn't sell you...I dunno about that. Maybe they wouldn't cut you a discounted labor rate, but I can't imagine a shop not taking your business if you're ready to get the work done and you've got the parts. Maybe if the parts were dangerously poor quality Ebay stuff and they didn't want to be liable for the parts failing.

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Street Fighter - Rockwall (NE Dallas suburb), but thanks for the info.

madd - I think the main thing I heard is with things that come with warranties - that they won't give you a warranty if you bring your own part.

My car isn't really bad, I've just noticed that it where it used to get up and go, it now seems to lag behind, shifting gears sometimes takes a second before the RPMs drop, that sort of thing.

This must be a common Tc replacement. My 2007 with 127k miles will probably need a clutch sooner rather than later. I might see if replacing the slave cylinder will help (had to bleed it already). The master cylinder looks like a master biotch to get to and replace, so hopefully it doesn't come to that.