I just replaced my clutch, flywheel and pressure plate. It's a stage 2 competition clutch and a 12 pound streetlite flywheel. Do I need to baby my car for a certain amount of miles or not? Some people say a 500 mile break in is required, while others say no break in is required. Which is it?
2007-07-17 11:08:52 · 7 answers · asked by Alan 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
There is no reason to brake it in.
2007-07-17 11:16:47 · answer #1 · answered by evo741hpr3 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
A break in period is always necessary when you have two or more different surfaces coming into contact with each other that were not fitted one to the other. This would include brakes, clutches, internal engine parts, even tires and the road you are driving on. I wouldn't baby though, just take it a little easier when releasing the pedal until the mating surfaces have an opportunity to get to know each other more intimately, this will eliminate the high spots and manufacturing grooves and help insure that you receive maximum life and performance and reduce the likelihood of slipping, glazing and burning.
2007-07-17 11:20:30 · answer #2 · answered by bmwrider001 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
on a normal clutch where brake like material is used and the surfaces are new, it is a good idea to drive normally and not do anything that might cause the clutch to slip or overheat until all surfaces have had a chance to mate together. a few days of normal driving. clutch material is just like brake material and can be damaged if overheated early on. on your performance clutch though, that's a different story. the clutch material is probably of a metallic type that should be ready to rock right out of the box, but caution and patience never hurt anyone.
2007-07-17 11:35:40 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Spray the road out in front of your house with some water then take your car out there and do burnouts for about an hour. This is the way most professional mechanics break-in new clutches and transmissions. Hope this helps!!
2007-07-17 11:26:11 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If the clutch was installed properly the break in period takes about 20 seconds.
Good Luck!
2007-07-17 11:23:46 · answer #5 · answered by CactiJoe 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
there is no break-in for a clutch --- but, if you race this car please be advised that you will be buying more clutches and flywheels and throwout bearings ..... Oh !!! and tires ...... if you are one of those folks that slips the clutch on a hill at a stop light --well, you are grating the flyW against the new clutch plate and that ain't good ... (fleet owner) If you baby that ride then it will serve you for a good long while ...............
2007-07-17 11:22:56 · answer #6 · answered by XTX 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
i never heard of a break in peroid for a clutch
2007-07-17 11:11:41 · answer #7 · answered by itsthewill 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋