Clutch Break In Period

ASSISTANCE Stock Engine-Bay Components
1

I just installed a new exedy organic face clutch assembly. What driving techniques, and for how long, am i suppose to drive to let the clutch set properly? Thanks!

2

Stop and go with no hard shifts or launches. You want to take it easy on it for a while.
I dont know about the Exedy break in period, but I would assume that it is around 500 miles maximum to break it in.
My Centerforce Dual Friction recommended 450-500 and I took it over 500 to make sure it was broken in good.

Later,
BR

3

thanks man

4

Originally posted by B R
[B]Stop and go with no hard shifts or launches. You want to take it easy on it for a while.
I dont know about the Exedy break in period, but I would assume that it is around 500 miles maximum to break it in.
My Centerforce Dual Friction recommended 450-500 and I took it over 500 to make sure it was broken in good.

Later,
BR [/B]

Hey, I know this is an old post but I have a question about the
break in period and the type of driving required.
Do you know if it matters if the 500 mile break in period is
done on the highway?

5

Highway miles don’t count, unless you’re in one helluva traffic jam. You need 500 miles worth of easy clutch engagement to properly break it in.

6

thank you

7

Im a firm beleiver in “better safe than sorry” so by all means, break in your clutch, but a reputable shop around here has had a stage 3 CM in thier 600 HP CRX many times, and swear that the have never broke it in. When i asked about how many times have they done this, they replied “with all of our cars” …thats 20+ race and daily driven cars…no probs…anyone else hear of this?

8

Originally posted by Notstock93
Im a firm beleiver in “better safe than sorry” so by all means, break in your clutch, but a reputable shop around here has had a stage 3 CM in thier 600 HP CRX many times, and swear that the have never broke it in. When i asked about how many times have they done this, they replied “with all of our cars” …thats 20+ race and daily driven cars…no probs…anyone else hear of this?
I have heard of this and I also know a couple people who have pulled it off, but when it comes down to you spending $500 on a clutch, you want to make sure you will have it for the long haul.

I ALWAYS recommend people break in their clutch, especially when I install them.

Later,
BR