Clutch Release Bearing

Smooth and Stable Clutch Release Bearings

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Clutch Release Bearing Manufacturer

Trans Power (TP) manufactures clutch release bearings, also known as release bearings, throw-out bearings clutch bearings or clutch pressure bearings, with a portfolio of over 400 references covering passenger cars, pickups, buses, and medium- and heavy-duty trucks. Our range includes both mechanical clutch release bearings and hydraulic concentric slave cylinders (CSCs).

As a critical component of the clutch system, our clutch release bearings are engineered for smooth operation, low noise, reliable sealing, and long service life under demanding operating conditions. Each product is manufactured to strict quality control standards and designed to meet OE fit, function, and aftermarket performance requirements.

Typical MOQ ranges from 50 to 200 pieces, depending on the reference. Manufactured in China and Thailand under ISO 9001-certified quality management systems, our products are exported to customers in more than 50 countries worldwide.

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400+ References

The deepest line we make. For a clutch specialist or transmission rebuilder that means one supplier instead of four.

Mechanical & Hydraulic

Both the traditional bearing-on-fork type and hydraulic push-rod release bearings, which are replacing mechanical units on newer and heavy-duty platforms.

Built to Brand Test Standards

Produced to the testing standards used by the world-class automotive brands our numbers cross-reference — low noise, reliable lubrication, long service life.

MOQ from 50 pcs

Per reference on most numbers. Clutch bearings are a coverage line: many part numbers, modest quantities each.

China + Thailand Plants

Zhejiang base plus our Thailand factory (2023). Choose the origin that suits your tariff position.

OEM / ODM & Samples

Non-standard designs to your drawing, private-label packaging, and samples for bench testing before bulk.

Clutch Release Bearing Cross Reference

Part of TP's 400+ clutch release bearing catalogue. Select a reference to view product specifications, or provide an OE number, aftermarket reference, or cross-reference number not listed — our team will confirm the matching TP equivalent.

Part No.	OE / Cross Reference	Application	MOQ	Enquiry
Mechanical Release Bearings
31230-05010	VKC 3622	Toyota	50–200 pcs	Inquire
7700102781	VKC2433, BAC340NY18	Renault	50–200 pcs	Inquire
53008342	—	Enquire for application list	50–200 pcs	Inquire
30502-M8000	FCR62-5/2E	Nissan	50–200 pcs	Inquire
614018	N3068	Chevrolet, GMC	50–200 pcs	Inquire
614034	N1439, TT1183H	Ford, Jeep	50–200 pcs	Inquire
22810-PL3-005	47TKB3102A, 22810-PL3-003	Honda	50–200 pcs	Inquire
VKC2168	804140, 3151 130 141, BAC395.01	Fiat, Seat, Alfa Romeo	50–200 pcs	Inquire
F-203222.5	3151 193 041, 500 0172 10	VW, Audi	50–200 pcs	Inquire
0012509915	3151 000 396, F-559606, 500 0806 20	Mercedes-Benz	50–200 pcs	Inquire
3151272631	3151 272 631	Enquire for application list	50–200 pcs	Inquire
2110-1601180	—	Lada	50–200 pcs	Inquire
2101-1601182	—	Chevrolet, Lada, FSO	50–200 pcs	Inquire
31230BZ040	—	Toyota, Daihatsu	50–200 pcs	Inquire
VKC 3640	—	Enquire for application list	50–200 pcs	Inquire
613009	Angular contact type	Isuzu FVR 1988-1994, FTR 1988-1994	50–200 pcs	Inquire
Truck & Heavy Duty
3100026531	—	Heavy truck	50–200 pcs	Inquire
3123036200	—	Toyota truck	50–200 pcs	Inquire
VKC2523	VKC 2523	Citroën Berlingo, Peugeot	50–200 pcs	Inquire
Hydraulic Release Bearings
619001Hydraulic	N4901	Jeep Wrangler	50–200 pcs	Inquire
XS417A564-EAHydraulic	510 0011 10, 804501	Ford	50–200 pcs	Inquire

MOQ varies by reference and packaging. Cross-reference numbers are listed for identification purposes only — TP is an independent manufacturer and is not affiliated with the brands referenced.

Mechanical or Hydraulic Release Bearing?

Hydraulic release bearings and mechanical clutch release bearings serve different clutch system designs. Hydraulic release systems are increasingly used in newer passenger cars, commercial vehicles, and heavy-duty applications, providing smoother operation, precise clutch engagement, and consistent performance throughout the service life of the clutch system.

Both mechanical release bearings and hydraulic concentric slave cylinders (CSCs) remain important aftermarket product lines. TP manufactures and supplies both solutions to meet diverse vehicle applications worldwide.

	Mechanical	Hydraulic
How it acts on the clutch	A fork or lever pushes the bearing along the input shaft	Hydraulic pressure pushes the bearing directly — no fork, no linkage
Pedal feel	Depends on linkage condition and adjustment	Consistent through the life of the part; self-adjusting
Where you find it	Most older and economy platforms; still the volume line in the aftermarket	Newer passenger cars and heavy-duty vehicles; increasingly standard
Also called	Throw-out bearing, release bearing, clutch bearing	Hydraulic push-rod release bearing; CSC where the slave cylinder is concentric
Failure pattern	Grease loss and seal wear from clutch heat; noise with pedal down	As mechanical, plus hydraulic seal leakage
Replacement	Usually replaced with the clutch kit	Usually replaced with the clutch kit; bleeding required after fitting

Not sure which type your platform uses? Send the OE number or the vehicle and year — the two are not interchangeable, and it is the commonest cause of a wrong order in this category.

Specifications & Service

✓ Low NoiseRaceway grinding accuracy and clearance control set for quiet running with the pedal down — the property customers judge first.

✓ Reliable LubricationGrease specification matched to clutch-bell temperature, because grease breakdown is what ends the part.

✓ Effective SealingSeals chosen to keep clutch dust and any oil leak out of the raceway.

✓ High Heat ResistanceMaterials and heat treatment specified for the temperature next to a friction surface.

✓ Mechanical & HydraulicBoth types, including hydraulic push-rod designs, from one supplier.

✓ Angular Contact OptionsAngular contact ball designs where the platform needs higher axial capacity — e.g. the Isuzu FVR / FTR reference.

✓ Compact EnvelopeBuilt to the OE envelope so it fits the available space in the clutch bell without modification.

✓ OE InterchangeDimensionally interchangeable with the referenced OE, VKC and Sachs-style numbers.

✓ Batch ConsistencyControlled process capability so the tenth container matches the first.

✓ Drawing ConfirmationTechnical review and drawing sign-off before any production run.

✓ Samples FirstBench-test noise and fitment before bulk on any new reference.

✓ Private LabelLogo-printed boxes and cartons; non-standard designs to your drawing.

Vehicle Coverage

With more than 400 clutch release bearing references, TP covers a wide range of European, North American, Japanese, Korean, and Russian-market applications, including passenger cars, pickups, buses, and medium- and heavy-duty trucks for both OEM supply programs and aftermarket distribution.

In addition to the applications listed, TP also supports various vehicle brands including Alfa Romeo, SEAT, Daihatsu, Suzuki, Lada, and FSO. If you cannot find a specific reference, provide the OE number, cross-reference number, or vehicle details — our team can help identify the matching TP application.

Browse clutch release bearings by vehicle brand:
Toyota · Honda · Nissan · Ford · GM · Chevrolet · VW · Audi · Mercedes · Renault · Peugeot · Citroen · Fiat · Jeep · Isuzu · Mitsubishi · All brands

Related product ranges:
Spare Parts · Pulley & Tensioner Bearings · Truck Bearings & Hub Units · Wheel Bearings & Kits

Manufacturing & Quality

TP clutch release bearing production line

One of TP's Core Product Lines

Clutch release bearings have been one of TP's core product lines since the company was founded. Together with hydraulic concentric slave cylinders (CSCs), the range now includes more than 400 references for passenger cars, pickups, buses, and medium- and heavy-duty trucks.

Production is carried out at our manufacturing base in Zhejiang, China, and at our Thailand factory established in 2023. A 2,500 m² logistics centre in Shanghai stocks fast-moving references for quick dispatch to customers worldwide.

OE and aftermarket cross-reference numbers are provided throughout the catalogue to help customers identify equivalent applications. References may include major aftermarket brands are included major aftermarket brands such as SKF, NSK, FAG, and Timken for identification purposes only, making it easy to match TP products with the parts already in your inventory.

China & Thailand factories → · About Trans Power →

1999

Founded, bearings only

400+

Release bearing references

Plants — China & Thailand

50+

Countries served

50–200

MOQ pcs per reference

2,500 m²

Shanghai logistics centre

Certifications

TP clutch release bearings are produced under ISO 9001 and IATF 16949 quality systems, with third-party verification by Intertek. Certificate copies for your market are available on request.

TP clutch release bearing ISO 9001 certificate — ISO 9001

TP clutch release bearing IATF 16949 certificate — IATF 16949

TP clutch release bearing INTERTEK certificate — INTERTEK

Applications

Manual-transmission vehicles typically use a clutch release bearing, making this a consistent aftermarket replacement product rather than an occasional service item. Demand remains closely linked to the global manual-transmission vehicle parc, with strong replacement opportunities in regions where manual gearboxes are still widely used, including Europe, Latin America, South and Southeast Asia, and Africa.

TP clutch release bearings are supplied for a wide range of applications, including passenger cars, pickups, buses, commercial vehicles, medium- and heavy-duty trucks, and agricultural vehicles, supporting both OEM-related programs and aftermarket distribution.

TP clutch release bearing for passenger cars — Passenger Car

TP clutch release bearing for pickup trucks — Pick up

TP clutch release bearing for commercial vehicles — Commercial Vehicle

TP clutch release bearing for buses — Bus

TP clutch release bearing for trucks — Truck

TP clutch release bearing for agricultural vehicles — Agricultural Vehicle

Clutch Release Bearing FAQ

What is a clutch release bearing?

It is the bearing that lets the clutch fork or hydraulic push rod press on the spinning pressure plate without metal-to-metal contact. When you push the clutch pedal, this bearing takes the load and allows the plate to keep turning while the release mechanism stays still. It is also called a release bearing, throw-out bearing, clutch bearing or clutch pressure bearing — all the same component.

What does a failing clutch release bearing sound like?

A chirp, squeal or rumble that appears when you press the clutch pedal and disappears when you release it. That pedal-dependent pattern is the giveaway — the bearing only spins when the clutch is disengaged. If the noise is present in neutral with the pedal up, look at the input shaft bearing instead. See the symptoms section above for the full list.

What causes a release bearing to fail early?

Clutch heat degrading the grease is the underlying mechanism, but riding the clutch is the biggest accelerator — holding the pedal part-down in traffic keeps the bearing loaded and spinning at high differential speed. Contamination from clutch dust or an oil leak, and misalignment from a worn fork, do the rest.

Should the release bearing be replaced with the clutch kit?

Yes, always. It is the cheapest part in the job and the most likely single reason a car comes back. Reusing an old release bearing behind a new clutch is false economy for the workshop and a warranty problem for whoever supplied the kit.

What is the difference between mechanical and hydraulic release bearings?

A mechanical release bearing is pushed by a fork or lever. A hydraulic one is pushed directly by fluid pressure through a push rod, with no linkage — giving smoother release and self-adjustment as the clutch wears. They are not interchangeable. See the comparison table above, and quote the OE number when enquiring.

Can you match a VKC, Sachs or OE number?

Yes. Our catalogue cross-references VKC numbers, Sachs-style 3151-series numbers, LuK-style 500-series numbers and OE part numbers. Send whatever number you have; if you only have the vehicle, give us make, model, year and engine.

What is your MOQ and how deep is the range?

MOQ is 50–200 pcs per reference depending on the part and packaging. The catalogue runs to more than 400 references — the deepest line we make — so a clutch specialist can consolidate most of their release bearing needs with us.

Do you supply hydraulic release bearings for heavy-duty vehicles?

Yes. Hydraulic types are increasingly standard on heavy-duty platforms, and we carry both hydraulic and mechanical references for trucks. Tell us the vehicle and we will confirm which type it takes.

Release Bearing Failure — Symptoms and Causes

Release bearings announce themselves before they fail, which is useful: a distributor who can tell a counter customer what to listen for sells the right part first time. Here is what to listen for and why it happens.

Symptoms

Chirp or squeal with the pedal down The classic release bearing symptom. The bearing only spins when the clutch is disengaged, so a noise that appears when the pedal is pressed and disappears when released points here — not to the gearbox.

Rumble that changes with pedal position Grease has broken down or washed out and the raceway is running dry. Usually terminal within a few thousand kilometres.

Grabbing or juddering engagement The bearing is binding on the input shaft sleeve rather than sliding freely. Often mistaken for a worn clutch disc.

High or vague pedal On mechanical systems, the bearing face has worn and taken up free play. On hydraulic systems, check for seal leakage first.

Noise that vanishes in neutral If pressing the pedal in neutral silences it, the release bearing is the likely source rather than the input shaft bearing.

Root Causes

✓ Clutch heatThe bearing sits next to a friction surface. Heat degrades the grease, and once the grease goes the seal follows.

✓ Riding the clutchHolding the pedal part-down in traffic keeps the bearing loaded and spinning at high differential speed — the single biggest cause of early failure.

✓ ContaminationDust from the clutch disc and any oil leak from the crankshaft seal or gearbox input shaft get into the bearing.

✓ MisalignmentA worn fork, bent lever or incorrect sleeve wears the bearing face unevenly.

✓ Fitting without replacingReusing an old release bearing with a new clutch kit is false economy — it is the cheapest part in the job and the most likely to bring the car back.

Full technical write-up: Clutch release bearing damage — causes and solutions →

Send Us Your Release Bearing List

Have an OE number, VKC number, Sachs reference number, or other cross-reference information? Provide the details, and our team will reply within one working day with the matching TP reference, MOQ, lead time, and quotation for each item.

With more than 400 clutch release bearing references in our catalogue, additional applications may also be available upon request.·

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