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Clutch Break in Time?

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  • Start date Start date Jul 9, 2008

SRT Handz

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Could anyone tell me how long or how many miles it takes to properly Break in a new clutch.... Specifically a Centerforce Dual Friction?

I really need to know because i want to properly break this clutch in
 

SRT Handz

I tripped & fell down and cut myself & got blood
Oct 10, 2004
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La Mirada, CA
Jul 9, 2008
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TTT
 

ToplessStang

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No full throttle for 500 miles is what most recommend.

I have that same clutch and did a few runs at the track after about 300 miles. No problems.
 

SRT Handz

I tripped & fell down and cut myself & got blood
Oct 10, 2004
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La Mirada, CA
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This Centerforce Dual Friction Clutch is very strange to me....Its REALLY REALLY soft....softer than my stock clutch.
 

evil281

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mine isnt softer than stock but ya 500 miles on my duel friction clutch break in



try side stepping pedal maybe thats y it feels soft
 

SaleenGT2001

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the DF is a great clutch. 500 miles is the break in time
 

SRT Handz

I tripped & fell down and cut myself & got blood
Oct 10, 2004
941
23
19
La Mirada, CA
Jul 10, 2008
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Blows my mine how a Deavy Duty Clutch can feel lighter than stock..... I kinda miss my leg work outs
 

SVT32VDOHC

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Centerforce says 500 miles. I waited 200 with my stock replacement Valeo and it's been fine.
 
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