Do clutches need running in?

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Hi all,

New clutch going in the car soon, do they need running in or have a breaking in period?

Ta.
Jake

 

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i've never bothered.

You've never bothered...changing the clutch or running it in?

 

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I would go easy on it for the first 250 miles or so depending on use.

Same as when you have new brakes.

Its two plates that need to wear against each other remember, when they are brand new I cant imagine the friction will be as good as when slightly worn in.

Ok cool stuff Thank you!

Just want my car back now

 

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running them in, but then i dont make a habbit of trying to murder the clutch often either!

Neither do I but it's being done anyway so thought I'd ask.

Cheers

 

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I guess it depends on how mechanically sympathetic you were, i would take it easy for the first 100 miles or so just to make sure.

A term with the words 'not' and 'very' would probably suit me

I can be if required tho

 

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Cool thanks guys, I'll take it easy for the first 500miles or so