Clutch Replacement
Replace clutch kit (disc, pressure plate, release bearing). Manual transmission only.
Clutch Replacement costs $640–$3,000 AUD in Australia in 2026, parts and labour included. Independent mechanics typically charge 30-40% less than dealers for the same job.
Cost by Brand (AUD)
| Brand | Total | Labour | Parts |
|---|---|---|---|
| MG | $640-$1200 | $320-$600 | $40-$880 |
| Chery | $656-$1230 | $330-$620 | $36-$900 |
| Haval | $664-$1245 | $330-$620 | $44-$915 |
| BYD | $680-$1275 | $340-$640 | $40-$935 |
| GWM | $680-$1275 | $340-$640 | $40-$935 |
| LDV | $704-$1320 | $350-$660 | $44-$970 |
| Suzuki | $720-$1350 | $360-$680 | $40-$990 |
| Mitsubishi | $736-$1380 | $370-$690 | $46-$1010 |
| Kia | $744-$1395 | $370-$700 | $44-$1025 |
| Hyundai | $760-$1425 | $380-$710 | $50-$1045 |
| Nissan | $784-$1470 | $390-$740 | $44-$1080 |
| Toyota | $800-$1500 | $400-$700 | $300-$700 |
| Honda | $816-$1530 | $410-$760 | $56-$1120 |
| Mazda | $840-$1575 | $420-$790 | $50-$1155 |
| isuzu | $840-$1575 | $420-$790 | $50-$1155 |
| Subaru | $864-$1620 | $430-$810 | $54-$1190 |
| Jeep | $896-$1680 | $450-$840 | $56-$1230 |
| Skoda | $920-$1725 | $460-$860 | $60-$1265 |
| Ford | $920-$1725 | $460-$860 | $60-$1265 |
| ram | $960-$1800 | $480-$900 | $60-$1320 |
| renault | $976-$1830 | $490-$920 | $56-$1340 |
| Volkswagen | $1000-$1875 | $500-$940 | $60-$1375 |
| peugeot | $1000-$1875 | $500-$940 | $60-$1375 |
| lexus | $1080-$2025 | $540-$1010 | $70-$1485 |
| volvo | $1120-$2100 | $560-$1050 | $70-$1540 |
| Audi | $1200-$2250 | $600-$1120 | $80-$1650 |
| BMW | $1240-$2325 | $620-$1160 | $80-$1705 |
| Mercedes-Benz | $1280-$2400 | $640-$1200 | $80-$1760 |
| land-rover | $1360-$2550 | $680-$1280 | $80-$1870 |
| porsche | $1600-$3000 | $800-$1500 | $100-$2200 |
Tips
- ✓Replace flywheel if scored or worn
- ✓OEM clutch kit recommended
- ✓Heavy traffic accelerates clutch wear
Clutch Replacement Costs in Brisbane & Surrounding Suburbs
If you're searching from Brisbane — Burpengary, Caboolture, Deception Bay, North Lakes, Mount Lofty, Mount Gravatt, Alexandra Hills — clutch replacement pricing runs slightly below the Brisbane CBD average because suburban independent shops have lower overhead. Inner-city dealers charge $130-$180/hr while northern and southern suburbs sit at $105-$130/hr, saving $100-$300 on a typical job.
Why the north is cheaper: Burpengary and Caboolture workshops quote lower hourly rates because rent and wages are lower than inner-Brisbane, and several clutch specialists there buy LuK / Exedy kits in bulk. The job itself is identical — the saving is labour rate, not parts quality. For a ute or work ute clutch (Hilux, Ranger, Triton common in the north), expect the top of each range.
Always confirm the quote includes the slave cylinder and a flywheel machine/resurface — northern shops sometimes quote clutch-only to appear cheaper. A "while it's out" slave cylinder adds ~$120-$220 and is worth it on any hydraulic-release bearing setup.
Clutch Replacement in Brisbane's North: Burpengary, Caboolture & Moreton Bay
The Moreton Bay corridor — Burpengary, Caboolture, Deception Bay, Rothwell and North Lakes — has the highest concentration of independent transmission specialists outside inner Brisbane. Because these shops have lower overhead and buy clutch kits (LuK, Exedy, Sachs) in bulk, a full clutch replacement here typically runs $100-$300 under an inner-Brisbane quote for the same job.
| Suburb | Labour rate | Clutch kit + labour | Typical wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burpengary | $105-$120/hr | $680-$1,050 | 2-4 days |
| Caboolture | $105-$125/hr | $700-$1,100 | 2-4 days |
| Deception Bay / Rothwell | $100-$120/hr | $680-$1,000 | 3-5 days |
| North Lakes / Mango Hill | $110-$130/hr | $720-$1,150 | 2-4 days |
| Brisbane CBD (compare) | $130-$180/hr | $900-$1,500 | 1-3 days |
Prices assume a standard single-plate clutch kit for common utes and small cars (Hilux, Ranger, Triton, i30, Corolla). Dual-mass flywheel vehicles (some diesels) add $400-$800. Book early in the week — northern transmission specialists book out by Thursday.
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