Zuma

Hey all!
Im in the process of rebuilding a brand new clutch for my new engine. And I was thinking about putting 2x ceramic bearings instead of the regular ones (steel). I know that ceramic bearings have higher rpm capabilities and also that they reduce friction and vibration.

So with that in mind I was wondering if its really worth it to pay some xtra $$ for a set of clutch bearings, is this gonna help my engine in long term?

Any tips, opinions or comments would be apreciated!

Zuma

lk

Unless your a pro you won't see any difference, except the cost.

tc5 man

i would remmond the tko, high rpm clutch bearings they are awsome .

Zuma

Are they really gonna last longer than a pair steel bearings?

NZDriver

I disagree!
Ceramic bearings rock for the clutch, they dont heat up nearly as much, and therfore don't fail like standard steel bearings. I installed a set of ceramic bearings for a big meet, and ran the same set every other weekend for 4 months !! I only changed them for another set of ceramics because i thought i should.

Do it, you wont regret the investment.

tc5 man

i think so i ran plain steel clutch bearings, and they failed on me kind of quick
and the tko high rpm clutch bearing .is ,still smooth after a gallon of fuel.

helivaguy

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tko clutch bearings all the way,
i have also seen standard steel clutch bearings cause radio noise.

Kalgard Racing

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If you need bearings...........

http://tkocompetitiondev.com/

http://www.readyrollers.com/main.sc

Both of these vendors will treat you right!

Racecrafter

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As soon as a clutch bell with ceramics hits the chassis from a hard nose first landing they will be done!

TKO radial thrust "new special" clutch bearings all the way!!

http://trackstarrc.com/trackstar/ind...mart&Itemid=64

Available in pairs and 10 packs.

Zuma

Alright, so far you guys are just giving me pros about using ceramic bearings so with that I think im gonna try it. I just hope I wont have to change them every 1/2 gallon.

tc5 man

do u mean if the clutchbell gets loose, ceramics bearing will be done?

losi_racer

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just ordered 4 sets. going to try them out.

merdith6

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I just buy avid clutch bearings for 1 each. Never had one go out. I just put new ones in after about a gallon of runtime. If you want to spend more money get new tires....

Racecrafter

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No, The majority of buggies and truggies out there flex enough for the clutch bell to hit the chassis off of large jumps or hard nose first landings.

A ceramic bearing is not made for this type of abuse and will prematurely fail.

tc5 man

oh i have used ceramic clutch bearings, before i guess i been lucky with the ladings. have u tried the tko high rpm ,clutch bell bearing there also man .


and i tried losi hd clutch bearing and ,that went bad and a losi regular steel bearing and that dint last long .