clutch break in

[derekb727]

wat is the recommended break procedure in for a spec stage 2+ clutch?

thanks


derek

[derekb727]

anybodY??

[Outlawstar98]

drive it???

All i know is when i had My Eclipse and got a Stage 2 clutch, i just drove it......

[Ricktalife]

yea man just drive the shit out of it till it feels comfortable.

[derekb727]

everybody has told me that there is break in but kno one i have talked to seems to kno exactly how to.

[jamesk]

yea there is a break in period. at least 500 miles. i would do it up to 750 miles.

just dont redline the car. dont go past 4000 rpms.

[derekb727]

ok...dnt go past 4k rpm for at least 500 miles.

anything else??

[jamesk]

na

[Outlawstar98]

Lol, they don't break in the clutch for rally cars, so I'd say whats the point LOL, but that's IMO and i never broke in a clutch i just drove it like i always drive it, but i never hit red line, i usually shift b4 then.

[jamesk]

because they change them. you think they care if they last?

[Outlawstar98]

But they drive them damn hard, and if you hit the red line while just driving the car..... i dont see why u are reving so hi when u should shift way b4 then. AND shift at 4k? i never heard, so IMO, just drive it........ hahaha cause i never had any prob.'s with any of my racing clutches when i just drove it after i installed it. I only hit the Red Line one time on my MSP since i got it Also Lol. But the engine on the other hand, u always gotta let that settle down first.

[derekb727]

ok, any1 say that you should break it in and why? there has to be a reason why you should have to break it in, if in fact you really do.

[jamesk]

im talking about a difference of 60 000 miles and 100 000 miles. your not going to notice anything right away. its the same concept about breaking in a engine as well.

if you want your moneys worth, break it in

[Ricktalife]

can't hurt to go easy on it..

[derekb727]

i was always going to break it in but wat is the proper method of breaking it in??

[stdntDrvr]

don't dump the clutch...and do what everyone else has said.

[o.g.sk8er]

Break in the clutch for 200-300 or more miles with mild engagement such as stop and go city driving prior to spirited driving. Do not overheat the clutch during the break in period or you'll be sorry.

[BOOSTR]

ok, any1 say that you should break it in and why? there has to be a reason why you should have to break it in, if in fact you really do.

Its your money and clutch kit, don't break it in and risk a shortened clutch life and less performance from it. Spec's recommendation is 400 miles and to avoid full throttle application. Normal stop and go driving is how you do it. If you primarily drive on the highway then extend the mileage period but still avoid full throttle.

Why put a new clutch in only to have it perform like the one your are replacing? Ask yourself that for those of you not wanting to follow the break-in procedure.

[derekb727]

i was pretty sure there was a set break in procedure....thanks BOOSTR

[BOOSTR]

No problem, It can be hard to wait 400 miles but its well worth it in the long run. I have a Spec Stage 2 in my other boosted car.

[georgecastaneda]

hey i know this is an old thread but i just got an stage 2 i heard they give more performance such as better clamping I actually use my car as a daily driver (around 70miles per day going thru so many uphills etc) this is my question my engine is stock so is this clutch good for my car ?

any helpful answer will be appreciated

thank you

[hornsfan10609]

That would be overkill on your 1.8. A stock replacement clutch will suit you fine and be fine even if you mod it. The stage 2 will work it will just be WAY more clutch than you need.

[georgecastaneda]

how about the break in? how is the proper break in procedure for this clutch ? would it feel weird or be jerky?

thanks

[89JDM]

Every clutch has it's break in period... But you can use both methods it's up to you my friend

[georgecastaneda]

this is my second day driving it in the city just doing lot of stop and go but the car is being jerky sometimes is this normal during the break in period?

[89JDM]

No... Might be your throw out bearing

[georgecastaneda]

throw out bearing is new as well with the kit