Clutch Break-in period

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Nov 11, 2004 | 10:51 AM
  #1  
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.
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Nov 11, 2004 | 10:56 AM
  #2  
from what i read its about 500 miles
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Nov 11, 2004 | 01:42 PM
  #3  
city driving 500-1000 miles (no highway does not count). depends on the clutch. some dont even need a break in.
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Nov 11, 2004 | 01:50 PM
  #4  
wat kinda street car clutch doesnt need a break in?
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Nov 11, 2004 | 04:31 PM
  #5  
Quote: 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
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Nov 11, 2004 | 05:20 PM
  #6  
dont launch the car no hard shifts and just do some leasurly driving which should not be a prob you are driving a max.
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Nov 11, 2004 | 05:24 PM
  #7  
Quote: 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.

Quote: 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.
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