hi,

i had my clutch (pressure plate, release bearing, clutch disc) last december. i just found out yesterday that my release bearing was rattling - when pedal is up tak tak tak tak and stops when clutch pedal is pressed down. its worse when the ac kicks on. it only ran for 5k since the change.

car is mitsu lancer glx 2000. clutch is exedy and bearing is koyo. i am very sure that the bearing, fork, pivot is greased up with high temp grease (saw it with my own eyes). also, i got a new gear oil (rp max gear 75w90) and its in its proper level. i got a new clutch fluid (prestone dot3). i got no leaks in the hydraulic system and its well bled.

could it really be the bearing that is worn out that prematurely?