Transmission & Drivetrain
Clutch Replacement
Fewer Mercedes come with three pedals every year, which is exactly why we still make sure we can look after the ones that do.
Signs you need this
- Clutch slipping under load, particularly in higher gears
- Judder as the clutch engages from a standstill
- Rattle at idle that disappears when the pedal is pressed
- Pedal going soft or falling to the floor
How we approach it
We replace clutch kits, dual-mass flywheels, concentric slave cylinders and pilot bearings on manual Mercedes from 190E and W124 through to modern C-Class and SLK models. A worn dual-mass flywheel is the part most commonly skipped to save money, and the part most likely to bring the car straight back with a rattle at idle. We measure it rather than guess, and we resurface or replace as the measurement dictates.
What the job includes
- 01Clutch, pressure plate and release bearing replacement
- 02Dual-mass flywheel measurement, resurfacing or replacement
- 03Concentric slave and master cylinder replacement
- 04Pilot bearing, spigot and input shaft seal inspection
- 05Gearbox and bell housing reseal where accessible
- 06Hydraulic bleed and biting-point road test
Common questions
Do I have to replace the flywheel too?
Only if it measures out of specification, which we check with the gearbox out. A dual-mass flywheel with excessive rotational play will rattle and destroy a new clutch, so when it is worn we say so.
How long does a Mercedes clutch last?
Anywhere from 60,000 to over 150,000 miles depending entirely on how it has been driven. Traffic and hill starts are what wear them, not mileage alone.
Let us take a look at it.
Call and describe what the car is doing. We will give you an honest assessment before any work begins.
7492 Slater Ave, Huntington Beach, CA 92647 · Mon–Fri 8:00am–5:00pm
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