When should the clutch be replaced?

[fost9508]

I haven't driven my stang in about a year, but it seemed to me at the time that it was loosing power over time. I don't know if this is just a mind trick since I have gotten used to it or not. I was wondering if a slipping clutch would cause this sort of perceived problem? Also what are some signs of a clutch that is ready to be replaced? Oh and my car has about 120K on it....

Thanks in advance.....

 

[DCjuggalo]

when it slips or burns, its pretty easy to detect if you need a new clutch

 

[HISSIN50]

or you have gear engagment problems.

some like to put it in 4th gear at a low speed and floor the gas (hard on the drivetrain, so be cautioned). if the revs rise up w/o proportional acceleration, it could be slipping.

you should smell it though, as said.