Clutch Release Bearing [NTN STC1130]

Clutch Release Bearing NTN STC1130 for Sale

Clutch Release Bearing NTN STC1130 for Sale. This is the bearing that sits on the gearbox input shaft and presses against the clutch cover when you push the pedal down. STC1130 is the part number, and NTN is the bearing manufacturer. It fits a range of Land Rover applications, so match the number against your old one before you order.

Why they fail. The release bearing spins every time you press the clutch, and it stays under load the whole time your foot is down. Over thousands of miles it wears. You’ll hear it as a rumble or a squeal when you press the pedal, and it usually goes quiet when you let it up. That’s the giveaway. A bearing that’s starting to fail makes noise under load and stops when the load comes off. If you leave it, the bearing can seize or break up, and then you can’t disengage the clutch at all. On some setups a failed bearing damages the sleeve it slides on, which turns a cheap part into a bigger job.

There’s also a driving habit that kills these early. Sitting at lights with your foot on the clutch keeps the bearing loaded and spinning for no reason. Knock it into neutral and let the pedal up and the bearing lasts much longer. Same with resting your foot on the clutch pedal while you drive. It doesn’t feel like much, but it adds up.

A few things to check before you buy:

• Confirm the part number. STC1130 is the number to match against your old bearing.

• Which gearbox and engine. This bearing suits specific Land Rover applications. Check it fits yours.

• Whether it’s the right type for your clutch. Some setups use a bearing that slides on a sleeve, some are different. Confirm before ordering.

• Condition. New, old stock, or used. Ask.

• What’s included. Some come with the clip or the sleeve. Ask what’s in the box.

One thing worth saying. If you’re replacing the clutch, replace the release bearing at the same time. It’s the same labour, and the bearing is cheap compared to pulling the gearbox out twice. Do the whole job once. Same goes for the spigot bearing in the end of the crankshaft and the clutch fork if it’s worn. They’re all in the same place and they all wear together.

Fitting means gearbox out. On a Defender that’s a two person job and a full day at least, longer if the bolts are seized. Check the clutch fork and the pivot while you’re in there. A cracked fork is common and it’ll strand you later.

You can buy this release bearing from landrovergenuinepart.com. Order online, or email us first if you want to confirm the part number matches before you purchase. We’d rather check the details up front than have you send it back later.

When you get in touch, tell us your model, year and gearbox type. That’s usually enough for us to confirm whether this is the right bearing.

For availability, pricing and compatibility, contact us before ordering.

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