Used clutch?

[whoswatchingme]

I came across a really sweet deal on a 6 puck Spec clutch really cheap but kind of hesitant to buy a part like this used? Anyone on here done this in the past with good results? Most parts i dont have a problem buying used but parts that are expected to wear out-ex.clutchs,rotors,pads,etc-i dunno just seems weird. Thanks in adavance for yalls help!
Chad

[OZMDD]

No real reason to sweat a used clutch if the condition is good, and its not glazed, discolored or otherwise abused.

[whoswatchingme]

Im no clutch reader??

[OZMDD]

Seems OK, looks to have been sitting a while. If you can find out the original puck thickness, you'll have a better idea.

[lostlorin]

A worn clutch mated to a new (to it) worn flywheel? Sometimes that situation does not end well.

[OZMDD]

Good point. I'd definitely get the flywheel turned.

[Robert]

With the amount of work to put in a clutch, I would not put in an old one. That’s a job I don’t want to do any more that I have too.

It’s hard to tell from the picture, but it looks like the pads are getting close to the rivets.

[maan1986]

With the amount of work to put in a clutch, I would not put in an old one. That’s a job I don’t want to do any more that I have too.

It’s hard to tell from the picture, but it looks like the pads are getting close to the rivets.

Agreed. Personally, I'd rather save up and spend a little extra cash on a new clutch and do it once.

[whoswatchingme]

came out of a '04 mazdaspeed with only 70k miles and the clutch had less than 1k miles on it. Getting it thru the Parts Group and it had a lot of parts from FM and BEGI and he said he contacted BEGI and Stephanie knew the car well and filled him on the history so thats why he knows approx. how many miles are on the clutch. Will get a used flywheel and have weight taken off and resurfaced. Tom has always been VERY helpful and even told me when not to buy something from him and gave me a better route in his opinion, For example was looking at doing a sports brake conversion and he told me it would be money better spent on simply upgrading my stock setup so i followed his advice. Thanks guys!

[black roadster]

Tom is a nice guy. Very honest with our dealings with him. I still would rather spring for a new clutch but as long as you are aware of the risks and are willing to accept them, do what you want.

[OZMDD]

I think you'll be fine. Tom is a good guy, and a low mileage clutch isn't that big of a risk. Sure, new is ideal, but I'll wager you are getting the next best thing. If you think about the conditions a clutch is designed to withstand daily, its not exactly a precision instrument.

[whoswatchingme]

Thanks guys for your help. I agree OZMDD but i will try to get the manufacturers pad thickness and compare to current. If all checks out i got a really sweet deal and its already broke in and ready to rock. If i think the life of it is degraded past a point that im willing to install then i will just re-sale.