Long story short - I have identified my slave cylinder as beginning to fail, and if I am going to drop the transmission I am definitely changing out the clutch.

From what I can gather from the older posts Sachs is preferred and Luk has been used (possibly more than Sachs), but is somewhat thought of as the inferior by a few members. I am looking for an OEM equivalent (nothing "race" grade).

Anyone try Exedy? Has anyone seen both or all 3 and had a chance to compare each one?

Not trying to start a brand war, I am just curious if there is any discernible difference between them? From what I have seen the price varies from $550-750, so not really concerned about the price as they are all in the same ball park. Which brand would you buy?

On a side note - Oreillyauto thinks the 2004 SLK320 and the Crossfire had different clutch kits... These two vehicles are identical mechanically, correct? I have been searching for the SLK320 as it is easier to find clutch kits for on rockauto and ebay.

SLK320 Part# K70291-01 for $1049.99 *edit* - Powertorque brand, but same part number as Sachs. $470 more than rockauto.
Crossfire Part# K70393-01 for $839.99

Thanks once more for any input!
Ryan

 

In for more results. There is a local who had his clutch replaced at a stealership and it all came to around $5500....Crazy!! I did some searching and there really aren't too many comments on what people do when their clutch goes out and where they buy it from and what the labor costs. But that price seems the norm it looks like.

 

YES, they are.

 

Based on what I heard, Luk is really a good OE quality clutch kit.