Key Features
- Heavy-duty bearing assembly engineered for extreme-demand and high-performance applications
- Direct OEM-style replacement for 2011-2014 Ford Mustang GT 5.0L Coyote V8 with MT-82 transmission
- Internal concentric slave cylinder design integrates directly with factory hydraulic actuation system
- FTE-engineered hydraulic components from a leading OE manufacturer with over 70 years of brake and clutch system expertise
- Drop-in fitment maintains factory master cylinder and hydraulic line connections
Description
Hydraulic pressure loss, squealing, and inconsistent clutch engagement are telltale signs your hydraulic release bearing is failing - and when you're pushing your Coyote-powered S197 Mustang past stock limits, you need more than an OEM-equivalent replacement. This heavy-duty hydraulic release bearing delivers the upgraded bearing assembly high-performance and track-driven builds demand while maintaining direct OEM fitment in your MT-82 transmission.
The internal concentric slave cylinder design positions the hydraulic actuator directly on the transmission input shaft bearing retainer, eliminating the external slave cylinder and mechanical linkage found on earlier Ford applications. This integrated approach provides smoother, more consistent clutch engagement with less pedal effort and fewer failure points. The heavy-duty bearing assembly handles the increased loads from performance clutches, forced induction setups, and aggressive driving that quickly wear out standard replacement units.
Built by FTE, a Valeo brand recognized as a leading international manufacturer of hydraulic brake and clutch systems, this bearing brings OE-level engineering with performance-grade durability. FTE supplies original equipment to major automakers worldwide and builds their aftermarket components to the same exacting specifications. The result is a hydraulic release bearing that fits exactly like your factory unit but handles the punishment of weekend track sessions and high-horsepower street builds.
Engineered specifically for 2011-2014 Ford Mustang GT models equipped with the 5.0L Coyote V8 and MT-82 6-speed manual transmission. The ideal time to replace your hydraulic release bearing is during clutch service when the transmission is already out - preventing a second teardown and potential damage to your new clutch from a leaking slave cylinder.
Kit Includes
- Heavy-duty internal hydraulic release bearing assembly