clutch break in

[Jesse30]

im going to be replacing my clutch within the next couple weeks and fitting my suspension kit. the tokico kit off teh bay


what's the normal clutch break in period?

[SpasticDwarf]

500 miles.

there really isnt a "break in" period, they just say avoid slipping the clutch, and no crazy clutch dumps for a while.

[Garageaholic]

50-100 miles

[AdamF 88iS]

BMW specs a couple hundred shifts to break it in. Mileage doest matter because who knows how long you'll cruise around without having to shift.

[Jesse30]

sweet. thanks. just wanted to figure out how long i have to drive like an old lady.

[backtrail69]

I know I dont have to worry about slipping my 6 puck...its ON or OFF... It is my understanding just to take it easy for the first few hundred miles.

[SpasticDwarf]

I know I dont have to worry about slipping my 6 puck...its ON or OFF... It is my understanding just to take it easy for the first few hundred miles.

hes got it right.

[Jesse30]

thanks for all the info.

[fretburnr]

i gave mine 500-750 of easy driving. worked out great, but the clutch seemed to take a while to feel normal afterwards... it felt kind of "disconnected"

[Jesse30]

i gave mine 500-750 of easy driving. worked out great, but the clutch seemed to take a while to feel normal afterwards... it felt kind of "disconnected"

like it hadnt settled right or what?

p.s. did you do the job yourself?

[Keith M]

I'm taking my car with a brand new clutch (10 miles so far) to the track on Sunday. THAT will break it in! Actually, after I get an alignment tomorrow, I'll drive it as much as possible and make sure everything is o-tay with the car.

Keith

[Jesse30]

hahah, your crazy. i hope your clutch doesnt throw a fit at the track.

[backtrail69]

Or glaze over...

[Keith M]

I'll put a couple hundred miles on it between now and sunday. It's not a regular track day, but an instructor clinic so most of my time will be spent in the passenger seat of someone else's car. I may get a session or two in which I'll drive gently because it's suppose to rain and this my new to me track car.

Keith

[Mot]

what event are you instructing Keith?