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Old 11-05-2004, 11:23 AM
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Question Break-in for new clutch??
I'm picking up my baby today, after major surgery - new Sachs clutch.

I was wondering if there is any kind of break-in that needs to be done on a new clutch? Anyone?
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Old 11-05-2004, 11:26 AM
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Any organic clutch needs a break in period.. There are a few different recomendations, but stay off the boost... Giving the clutch 500 miles to get set in is a good idea... Drive the car like you love it..
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Old 11-05-2004, 11:28 AM
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Thanks for the information - that's kinda what I figured, but I thought I would check with folks who know!
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Yes i just got a new spec cluth. 450 miles of stop and go driving (city driving) TAKE IT EASY.
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I was told by Dave at Lindsey Racing that a break in would be ~600 miles, as in no full acceleration, shifting easy etc.....
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Old 11-05-2004, 02:22 PM
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Originally Posted by M@rk951
Yes i just got a new spec cluth. 450 miles of stop and go driving (city driving) TAKE IT EASY.
Just FYI...my Spec Stg. II clutch took over 1000 miles before it finally stopped chattering when moving the car from a stop.
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