dRiBz

Well, seeing how I learned how to drive a Manual car in my 05, and it has 20,000 miles on it, I can feel the clutch getting worse and worse.
So I think its time for a new clutch. It even slipped in 3rd once. Like, I started to go, then it felt like i put the clutch in for about 1/2 a sec, and it engaged again. Anyways, my question is, how long do clutches last? And What is a good company for a clutch?

nautiluscont

I put in a Ram clutch and billet flywheel. It is more aggressive than stock but not overly aggressive.

RetiredGeneral

I'm about to turn 30K on my orig clutch and it feels as good as it did day 1... guess it depends on how you drive it...

ratzila

Mine just hit 30k and it still feels great [sm=gears.gif]

siggy14

It depends if you do alot of driving in cities where you are constantly pushing in and out the clutch, depends on alot of things, driving style as well!

howyhowy

You might have had a defective clutch. My 2002 GT 5spd's original clutch is fine at 92k miles, and thats with quite a few brake-stands on it. Always try to train yourself to slip the clutch only as much as is needed to get the job done. A clutch has to dissipate a ton of heat and I have always been amazed that they last as long as they do. If your new clutch only lasts for 30k, then you should compare your clutch tactics to someone elses.
-howy

GTlust

I had 58k on my original clutch in my 99 ford ranger. It still felt like it did when I drove it off the lot. How hard is it to replace a clutch in a mustang? I've never replaced a clutch, but when the time comes I'd like to try it.

bodyputtyless

I only have 958 miles on my car and I've already worn down the clutch pedal to a nub. Oh, wait a minute. I have an automatic....

olym4gery

I used to have a 90 Taurus SHO, with IIRC the 11" clutch. Later years got a 12" clutch.

They said in the car magazines that 25K was the life expectancy for the clutch.

I bought it used with like 25K on it, and replaced the clutch at 54K.

That clutch was still going strong at 162K when I got rid of it.

If you are losing a clutch at 20K, either the clutch wasn't up to spec or you aren't.

Lots of people like to leave their foot on the clutch pedal, that kills a lot of clutches.

Derf00

take it to a shop and have them diagnose a clutch slipping problem if that's what it is. Since you just learned how to drive a manual tranny, you need to have someone who has more experience in driving one tell you if it's clutch related or not.