I've heard various things and I wanted to see what you guys thought about this. I have a new OEM clutch that was installed and i've got around 150 miles on it so far, not giving it much throttle and definately not launching it. I've heard 500 miles before flooring it, and about 1000 miles before launching it to break it in. Is this true or am I wasting my time?
Clutch Break-In Time?
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Tylerb59
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500 miles of city driving / shifting as much as possible.
Straight highway miles defeats the purpose.
It's very important you baby the car during those 500 miles though. It's tough driving like a grandma in certain conditions, but it's for the best.
When I installed my clutch there was a considerable difference in chatter from the beginning to when it was 'broken in'.
If you're going to be on the highway, my best suggestion is to try and pull into every off ramp, downshifting as much as possible and then get back on the freeway just for that much more shifting. More of this in the first 100 miles, all the rest just take it easy.
Morning commute / bumper to bumper shifting (longer periods of clutch slipping) isn't a good thing though. Avoid at all costs until it's broken in.
Straight highway miles defeats the purpose.
It's very important you baby the car during those 500 miles though. It's tough driving like a grandma in certain conditions, but it's for the best.
When I installed my clutch there was a considerable difference in chatter from the beginning to when it was 'broken in'.
If you're going to be on the highway, my best suggestion is to try and pull into every off ramp, downshifting as much as possible and then get back on the freeway just for that much more shifting. More of this in the first 100 miles, all the rest just take it easy.
Morning commute / bumper to bumper shifting (longer periods of clutch slipping) isn't a good thing though. Avoid at all costs until it's broken in.
Can you guys please tell me why ? I mean ive heard of this break in perriod but I mean seriously, what can happen if you dont ?
I got my stang with 60 kms on it... Took it easy for maybee 300 kms just cuz I was getting used to the new beast, after that forget it, burnouts, racing ect with no adverse effects
I got my stang with 60 kms on it... Took it easy for maybee 300 kms just cuz I was getting used to the new beast, after that forget it, burnouts, racing ect with no adverse effects
SRMobile said:Can you guys please tell me why ? I mean ive heard of this break in perriod but I mean seriously, what can happen if you dont ?
I got my stang with 60 kms on it... Took it easy for maybee 300 kms just cuz I was getting used to the new beast, after that forget it, burnouts, racing ect with no adverse effects
It will chatter.
Tylerb59
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Why take the chance?
I'd always favor a break in process to make sure everything goes over smoothly.
I'd always favor a break in process to make sure everything goes over smoothly.
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