i just installd a stage 2 clutch in my integra, do i need to break it in, if so how do i do that and for how long, thanks

 

anyone

 

I would suggest breaking it in for 500 miles, but I actually don't know if it is necessary. It's just what I heard and how I was told to do mine.

 

how do i break it in, what shouldnt i do while breaking it in,

 

If it's organic, normal clutch break in procedure. No hard shifting. normal driving for the first 200-300 miles. I got this from Exedy.

 

its not an organic, so is it still the same

 

just drive easy on it for 500 miles, and you will be fine!

 

drive normal, dont push the car too hard or race either. break in process i believe is 750 miles? i might be wrong

 

i always heard drive it easy for 500 city miles (no revving, keep it under 3-4k, etc). no burnouts, obviously.

 

usual break in is 500 miles, no hard driving, don't down shift to to slow the car while coming to a stop too hard and try to get a decent amount of stop and go starts...

 

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hence, only city miles count.

 

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My friend didn't break in his stage 1 centerforce. It still works fine, but you can hear the springs chattering at a certain rpm. Just drive to the beach and back at a limp and you should be good (provided that you dont live near the beach).

 

i was told certain types of clutch dont need to be broken in....i was told this from competition clutch. when i replace my stock one i just drove easy for a few miles and started to drive like i normally did....and no problems. i know that kevlar clutch need to have a break in procedure

 

certain pucked clutches don't need break-ins. however, if your clutch needs to be broken in and you don't, you could cause it to glaze over, and then you'll end up replacing it again.

 

kevlar discs don't need to be broken in.

Organic ones do.

500 city miles (stop and go driving) - no revving past 4k - no launching - just take it easy, go out for a cruise.

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Just follow the manufacturer recommended break in procedure. If you're not sure then call them and ask.

 

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Organic ones do.

500 city miles (stop and go driving) - no revving past 4k - no launching - just take it easy, go out for a cruise.

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hrm, oh well i guess differrent companies have different procedures. but yea id say no slaming gears of shifting at high rpms,....take up smoking or sumthing to kill the time...lol

 

or just buy a twin disc...no break in there

 

Don't rev past 4000 rpms and don't use it to downshift. I still don't use mine to downshift. I'd rather buy new brake pads than a new clutch.

 

1k is good

 

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if you know how to rev match, clutch braking will save you money on pads without the cost of a clutch.

 

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1000 miles is excessive. Our shop has gone by the 500 mile rule with many, many clutch installs and has never had a complaint. Really, 500 might be excessive, but its a sound break in period.

 

is it good to downshift, or should i not downshift

 

do not downshift