Clutch Replacement

[SVPete]

I will be replacing the clutch, flywheel, and associated stuff on my truck after 232,000 miles, which has a BA10/5 transmission. Reviewing the forum history there appears to be a preference for LUKS components. Anyone use the AMS kit in the below link? Anyone have a bad experience with AMS parts (or other brands)?

 

https://www.rockauto.com/en/moreinfo.php?pk=10338764&cc=1181584&jsn=424

 

Read comments about LUKS slave cylinders exploding, not sure if this is common, isolated, or occurs with any make. Any guesses as to what causes that issue? Is the replacement slave cylinder made from plastic and the original from metal?

 

Anything I should be aware of when ordering?

 

Not looking to go rock crawling or drag racing with my truck, just drive it around like I have for all these years.

 

Recommendations would be appreciated. Thanks!

[eaglescout526]

Finding the metal slaves is tricky but they can be had. The plastic ones are all too common. They explode from the poor u-clips holding the slaves pipes in place causing them to burst if the clips wiggle out. 

[PIKE]

LUK has a more premium line called Pro Gold.  I have had the Pro Gold version in my truck for years and many miles. Very happy with it.

 

https://www.carid.com/luk/pro-gold-performance-clutch-kit-mpn-01-901.html

[SVPete]

Well...the original slave cylinder is plastic.

 

Are they loose when installed? Seems like a pretty cheesy way they are installed.