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Old 02-27-2012, 11:34 AM
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Hello all. Its been a very long time since I've logged in, a lot has changed around here.


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My throw out bearing died, so I ordered a whole new clutch from americanmuscle.com (Great service at AM btw and fast/free shipping!)


This is my first ever clutch replacement and I'm not sure about how to break it in. Do I need to go on a long drive without touching the clutch? Like interstate driving?

Or should I be trying to hit as many stop lights as I can so I'm working the clutch more often?

Should I baby it or give it a little love? Like I said, never broken in a clutch before.
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Old 02-28-2012, 08:45 AM
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Highway driving for a clutch it going to do anything, do some light in town area driving, go easy for a little bit, then after breaking in, rockNrolla!!!!
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Old 02-29-2012, 05:51 PM
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You definitely want to to work it but treat it like you put a new engine in, don't find as many stop signs as possible or something, just go on an easy half hour drive and treat her nice. I'd say give it 500-1000 miles before you start showing her how you drive when you're late to work, haha. But that's me, if it was my car I'd feel bad if I did a fast shift 2000 miles after replacing it!

Never be too cautious with breaking stuff in, the WORST feeling is replacing **** twice because you did something stupid to break it the first time. Treat her good and after awhile she'll return the favor

How did your replacement go anyway?
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