Breaking in a new Clutch
08-27-2003, 05:14 AM
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Breaking in a new Clutch
How many miles and what other steps am I supposed to take?
Also, the clutch doesn't grab as well, the car revs a little before the clutch grabs. Is that normal? Will that get better?
Also, the clutch doesn't grab as well, the car revs a little before the clutch grabs. Is that normal? Will that get better?
08-27-2003, 06:31 AM
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what type of clutch was installed?
My OE clutch never sliped form the day it was installed, but I have heard others say a new clutch will slip at first.
I took it really easy on the engagements, never down shifted aggressively, and keeped the car below 4k rpm's for about 400 miles. Then for the next 400 miles I just drove normal making sure not to pop the clutch or down shift more than one gear. I would take the car up to 5K rpms or so.
Not after 1k miles did I do anything aggressive with the tranny. At 1300 miles I took the car to the track and had at it.
My OE clutch never sliped form the day it was installed, but I have heard others say a new clutch will slip at first.
I took it really easy on the engagements, never down shifted aggressively, and keeped the car below 4k rpm's for about 400 miles. Then for the next 400 miles I just drove normal making sure not to pop the clutch or down shift more than one gear. I would take the car up to 5K rpms or so.
Not after 1k miles did I do anything aggressive with the tranny. At 1300 miles I took the car to the track and had at it.
08-27-2003, 09:36 AM
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maybe thats why the clutch doesnt instantly grab, because its some nameless brand...no good. You should of AT LEAST went with OEM, never anything less...
Personally, i went with Exedy Stage 1 Organic (at about 285 bucks), cheap in my eyes, plus i need the extra clamping force...
Dont plan on throwing any extra power on that clutch either, it may not last (i.e. n2o, S/C, Turbo)....
Just keep your eye on it, if it still doesnt grab right after say, 400-500 miles, you may have a problem. Does Pep Boys warranty their work?
Eric
Personally, i went with Exedy Stage 1 Organic (at about 285 bucks), cheap in my eyes, plus i need the extra clamping force...
Dont plan on throwing any extra power on that clutch either, it may not last (i.e. n2o, S/C, Turbo)....
Just keep your eye on it, if it still doesnt grab right after say, 400-500 miles, you may have a problem. Does Pep Boys warranty their work?
Eric
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