Why Does a Throwout Bearing Go Bad?

The bearing may go bad after years of wear and tear or maybe even from damage due to an accident. In any case, you need to get the clutch release bearing replaced as soon as you notice it's having problems. Below are the top 4 symptoms of a bad clutch release bearing.

What causes a throw out bearing to fail?

Problems Changing Gears

Since you need the clutch to change gears, if any part of the clutch assembly fails or is not working properly, it will make it very difficult and sometimes impossible to shift gears. This leads to lack of engine performance and can cause the bad throwout bearing to only get worse over time.

What happens when a throwout bearing goes bad?

As the issue progresses, the bad throw-out bearing can cause your car's clutch pedal to become stiff feeling as you press down on it. This should be a red flag for any driver, and should be addressed right away.