Clutch Break-in period

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11-11-2004, 10:51 AM

Supermax95

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Clutch Break-in period

Hey guys i just had a new clutch installed and i would like to know what the average break in period is for clutches....I don't want this one burning too prematurely.

11-11-2004, 10:56 AM

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from what i read its about 500 miles

11-11-2004, 01:42 PM

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city driving 500-1000 miles (no highway does not count). depends on the clutch. some dont even need a break in.

11-11-2004, 01:50 PM

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wat kinda street car clutch doesnt need a break in?

11-11-2004, 04:31 PM

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city driving 500-1000 miles (no highway does not count). depends on the clutch. some dont even need a break in.

aww man that is going to suck i only drive highway. does traffic count? what are you not supposed to do with a new clutch

11-11-2004, 05:20 PM

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dont launch the car no hard shifts and just do some leasurly driving which should not be a prob you are driving a max.

11-11-2004, 05:24 PM

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Originally Posted by liqidvenom

wat kinda street car clutch doesnt need a break in?

Not sure. some stage 3? certin clutch disc materials just dont need a break in.

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aww man that is going to suck i only drive highway. does traffic count? what are you not supposed to do with a new clutch

if you mean traffic as in city driving, then yes. Stop and go driving is what breaks in a clutch. Dont race, over rev, beat on... basically drive like a granny.