Originally Posted by
fyrstormer
I use ceramic bearings in my clutches because I can run them without lubrication to keep the inside of the clutch from being contaminated. I have ceramic clutch bearings several years old that still work fine, despite being run without lubrication from the moment I installed them.
If you want to use a brass washer instead of a thrust bearing in a Centax clutch, you should use an Oilite bushing instead, because it will supply its own lubrication as it wears-down.
oilite is a great idea in this application. Thing is, it's too brittle and may have longevity issues. Sintered metal here is probably not the way to go.