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Jun 2, 2008 | 11:23 AM

silverblue888

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clutch break-in

what is a clutch break-in? why do i have to break in my new stage 1 clutch? what if i dont? pls help. i recently bought a stage 1 clutch from gripforce.

Jun 2, 2008 | 11:25 AM

Jimmy

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500 miles..

Stop/Go traffic.. or if your me.. i sometimes do it a little sooner..

Some people believe in doing this.. some don't..

Jun 2, 2008 | 11:36 AM

silverblue888

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Re: (Jimmy)

i have run almost 250 kms from it now, can i now use the full force of my clutch? will something bad if i dont break in my clutch?

Jun 2, 2008 | 01:10 PM

dafuzzbudd

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Re: (silverblue888)

full disc type clutches have a coating from the factory that gets 'glazed' basically slippery, if you dont allow a decent break in period (500-750).

i think puck types are good to beat on from the start.

Jun 2, 2008 | 01:16 PM

silverblue888

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Re: (dafuzzbudd)

what do you suggest is the modest period (km) thta i should do. thanks again buddy..

Jun 2, 2008 | 03:12 PM

dafuzzbudd

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Re: (silverblue888)

find out what the company suggests, 500 miles => 900km?

Jun 2, 2008 | 03:14 PM

bmoua

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give it at least 500miles to break in...

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