break in period for a new clutch?
10-19-2002, 01:14 PM
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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?
10-19-2002, 01:30 PM
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Re: break in period for a new clutch?
Originally posted by JMAXIMA
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?
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?
....i'd break it in for 500-800 miles before you start ripping on it.
10-19-2002, 02:19 PM
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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.
10-19-2002, 02:30 PM
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Originally posted by JMAXIMA
and i'll be making a 350+ mile trip tommorrow... so by this friday (going to Rockingham) i should be fine.
and i'll be making a 350+ mile trip tommorrow... so by this friday (going to Rockingham) i should be fine.
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10-19-2002, 03:00 PM
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Originally posted by JMAXIMA
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 ????
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 ????
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