ACT 2000 Toyota Echo HD/Race Rigid 6 Pad Clutch Kit

The ACT TS6-HDR6 is a race clutch for the 2000 Toyota Echo with the 1.5L engine and manual transmission. It is built for Echos, xAs, xBs and Yarises that see track days, autocross or drag passes, or that carry a turbo kit strong enough to slip the factory clutch. It pairs ACT's Heavy Duty pressure plate with a rigid six-pad ceramic disc, so it is not the choice for a commuter that only needs a fresh clutch.

What the clutch kit does in a 1.5L Echo

The Heavy Duty pressure plate adds clamp load over stock while keeping pedal effort light to moderate. The six ceramic pads tolerate far more heat than an organic disc, and the chromoly hub has no damper springs, which saves weight and lets shifts happen quickly. ACT rates TS6-HDR6 at 305 ft-lb at the crank, 69 percent over the factory clutch. The disc is 212 mm (8.3 in), the input shaft is 0.9375 in, and the kit weighs 11.7 lb.

The trade-offs are real. ACT describes aggressive engagement and increased gear rattle, warns that the rigid hub may increase spline wear, and recommends this kit for race use only. Without damper springs, more driveline shock goes into the transmission, so it suits dedicated track or drag cars rather than a daily driver.

Symptoms that point to a clutch that is worn or overpowered

• Engine speed climbing without the car accelerating in higher gears at full throttle
• Slip that began after a turbocharger, aggressive tune or sticky track tires
• Clutch fade and a hot smell after repeated launches or a few laps
• Engagement point moving higher in the pedal travel as the disc wears
• Judder on takeoff from a glazed disc or a hot-spotted flywheel
• A bearing noise that changes when the pedal is pressed

How to confirm before you buy

Do a full-throttle pull in third gear from low rpm. If the tach rises quicker than road speed, the clutch is slipping. Before you pull the transmission, check the clutch fluid level and condition and look for leaks at the master and slave cylinders, since a hydraulic problem can mimic a worn clutch. Our slipping diagnosis guide covers the road test, the flare vs. slip guide explains what is and is not slip, and the manual repair cost guide helps you budget the job.

Fitment

Our listing names the 2000 Toyota Echo. ACT's fitment table for TS6-HDR6 covers the 2000-2005 Echo, the 2004-2006 Scion xA and xB, and the 2007-2014 Toyota Yaris, all with the 1.5L four-cylinder and a manual transmission. Automatic cars do not use a clutch kit. If the car has had an engine or gearbox swap, or you are unsure which version you have, send us the year and VIN and we will confirm before it ships. More clutch parts are on our rebuild kits page.

Install notes

• In the box: T030 Heavy Duty pressure plate, 6212003 six-pad rigid race disc and RB124 release bearing. An alignment tool is not part of this kit, so have one ready, such as our 18-piece clutch alignment tool kit.
• Resurface or replace the flywheel, keeping the correct step height. For the xA and xB, a lighter option is the Clutch Masters FW-741-3AL aluminum flywheel.
• Center the disc with the alignment tool and bring the pressure plate bolts down evenly in a crossing pattern, then torque to factory specification.
• Bleed the clutch hydraulics with fresh brake fluid and set the release system to factory specification.
• Check the input shaft splines for wear before install; a rigid disc on worn splines wears both faster.
• Bed the ceramic pads in with moderate driving before hard launches.

Does the TS6-HDR6 fit a 2008 Yaris or a 2005 Scion xB?

Yes. ACT's fitment table lists the 2000-2005 Echo, 2004-2006 Scion xA and xB, and 2007-2014 Yaris with the 1.5L engine and manual transmission.

Can I daily drive this clutch?

ACT recommends TS6-HDR6 for race use only. The rigid six-pad disc engages aggressively and adds gear rattle, and the rigid hub may increase spline wear. A sprung street disc is the better choice for a commuter.

How much torque does it hold?

ACT rates it at 305 ft-lb at the crank, 69 percent over the factory clutch.

What is included?

The T030 pressure plate, 6212003 rigid six-pad disc and RB124 release bearing. There is no alignment tool or flywheel in this kit.

Do I need to replace the flywheel?

Not always, but the friction face must be flat and clean. Resurface it with the correct step height or replace it, and replace it if it is cracked.

• Transmission Slipping Diagnosis Guide
• Shift Flare vs. Slip: How to Tell the Difference
• Automatic vs. Manual Transmission Repair Cost