Daral
08-16-2022, 02:59 PM
I am trying to decide which type of hydraulic clutch setup is best for my Coyote Gen 3. The internal hydraulic T/O bearing or the external setup from Forte. I know if the internal one fails, it is a bigger job to fix but how often do these fail/leak? I would appreciate your opinions on the pros and cons of both setups.
edwardb
08-17-2022, 06:09 PM
This has been discussed a lot. Couple of threads below. Response from my side: I've had both and driven both extensively. External: More expensive (Forte's), slightly more complicated to setup, accessible for maintenance and repair without major teardown, requires routine adjustment as the clutch wears, heavier pedal. Internal: Pretty much the opposite of each of the previous list. Cheaper (the Tilton 60-6104 I used), easy to setup, does require trans removal if it fails, self-adjusting (like disk brakes), noticeably lighter pedal.
My Coupe is now at nearly 5,000 miles with the Tilton HRB. Works exactly like it did on mile 1. Chance of it failing and requiring major teardown? I suppose. But so far so good for mine. If it lasts as least the lifespan of a clutch, that's a win IMO. Clutch repair/replace requires the same teardown. So it's not like the external setup will never require a transmission removal in that vehicle. Other data: The hydraulic clutch setup Factory Five is now offering is the internal version. For manual transmission on DD's (not so common any more, but where it's done) are almost exclusively internal TOB's. Obviously, I'm a fan. Of course you'll get other opinions. Good luck.
https://thefactoryfiveforum.com/showthread.php?36798-what-hydraulic-release-bearing-is-best
https://thefactoryfiveforum.com/showthread.php?26630-Edwardb%92s-Gen-3-Type-65-Coyote-Coupe-59-Build-Complete-and-Graduated&p=347530&viewfull=1#post347530