A Realistic Clutch Break in Number
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Ive broken in a couple of aftermarket clutches before and usually only go light on it until about 250-300 miles before it actually gets put on the dyno and beaten on and do alot of highway driving. Realistically, what is a bottom line number a clutch needs to have for mileage? I know heat cycles are what you are after of course but just speaking subjectively about the mileage as a standard. I would think if you drove the car quite a bit in stop and go traffic and tried to stay off highways, that 150-200 miles would do the trick. Hey, Ive never had a clutch grenade because of it so if you have nay input please share, thanks.
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Most manufactures have their own suggested break-in procedures or mileage recommendations. We suggest 500 miles of city driving. This is done to help insure that the clutch is fully seated and able to provide the best durability, drivability, and performance possible. Understand that a clutch that is not fully seated will not provide its full capacity or smoothness during engagement. I know it's easy to skip things like this but remember break-in is there for a reason!