Some people seems to have problems with the clutch release bearing, others don't. I think there are 3 reasons for this.
1. Clutch depressed for very long periods. When I did look at this carbon thing for the first time (20 years ago) I thought: what a fragile thing, will this last more then a week?? So with that in mind I never ride the clutch more the necessary. Always in neutral when starting the engine, at the red light, even when waiting for cars if it is more the ten seconds. Now I am so used to it I newer think about it. I even do the same thing when I drive modern cars, quite unnecessary.
Can this be the reason why I never had any clutch release problem?
2. some peculiar misalignment with the whole set-up? but how?
3. Bad quality?
Well, its a primitive devise. A quality roller bearing ($15) would last a car lifetime.
On the other hand, the whole car is quite primitive, but that's the charm
Kristian Jonsson
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