ss1129

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http://www.enginebuildermag.com/Arti...g_failure.aspx

wrd1972

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westtexasbuff

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Too much fail in here.

technical

Wear != immediate destruction. In other words you can avoid extra wear by not holding the clutch if possible.

Clutch in / Trans in neutral *wears* => Throwout bearing, Thrust bearing.
Clutch in / Trans in gear *wears* => Above + pilot bearing.

Coopertubby WS6

Just do what I do, put it in neutral and use your brakes when stopped for longer periods of time such as stop lights. It's less wear on the clutch and doesn't make your legs hurt as much trying to hold it in.

wrd1972

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Sure...trade clutch wear for brake wear. Rrrrrright.

SSCamaro99_3

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I usually sit it lights with the trans in neutral and the car out of gear. Mechanical items experience higher wear when in their "action" phase than their 'rest" phase. The clutch pedal out would be the "rest" phase for the sytem. Just a thought.

My6speedZ

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Why would someone want that

themealonwheels

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GOOD READ!

Everything they said about clutch use impact on the thrust bearing applied to me: high spring pressure in clutches (high performance clutches) combined with riding the clutch (holding it in at a stoplight) can lead to excessive wear on the thrust bearing. Since this is a driving habit I can control to avoid excessive wear, I can tell you I will be in neutral with the clutch engaged when I come to stop lights from now on

Thanks for the link, SS!

Coopertubby WS6

Brakes cost alot less and are much easier to replace are they not. lol

nascarnate326

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My car is in neutral if it is sitting.

wrd1972

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True....true.