break in period for a new clutch?
 

as some may have already read, i had my clutch put in today. from everything i've ever heard, a clutch needs some time to break in/seat. anywhere from 200-500 miles, but the tech that worked on my car told me that time isn't needed. is this true, or is he retarded like i think he is?? oh, something else... the clutch pedal is very soft compared to before. both are stock clutches... but my new one is a different design... 4(new) springs in the disc instead of 6(old). is this normal... or is there something wrong or in need of adjustment?

Re: break in period for a new clutch?
 

before i start....you SHOULD have gotten the ACT :D ....i'd break it in for 500-800 miles before you start ripping on it.

Just break into it man, screw the mechanic's advice. It's always good to break into any major part... clutch, brakes, tires blah blah...

yeah, i understand the good in breaking in brake pads... but what is done while "breaking in" a clutch? i've heard that it needs to be done, but i don't know why. and i'll be making a 350+ mile trip tommorrow... so by this friday (going to Rockingham) i should be fine. and thanks for reassuring what i had already thought.

Highway driving doesn't help to break in a clutch...you need to do some stop and go driving, where you actually USE the clutch.

Erik

yeah, i know... alot of it is going to be hwy... but there will be as much stop and go. is the process just to heat the disc as with brake pads... or ????

Well when i bought my stage 2 clutch, it grabbed HARD and it required some breaking-in to smooth it out. After a week or 2 of driving, the clutch didn't grab as hard and it was much smoother and works perfect now.