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Dean · 2010-02-11, 11:12 PM

Even though this is a general thread, I am going to throw in some tech...

Breaking in a clutch is similar to breaking in pads and rotors and should be done correctly or it may suck for some or all of it's life.

A stock "organic" or even semi-metallic clutch can just be driven, but it is likely never going to feel as good as it could if it is not bedded.

A performance clutch definitely needs to be bedded. Ask MikeK about his ACT 6 puck.

So, if you want to go for a drive around the lake, go ahead, but it is not going to properly bed your clutch IMHO.

I'd be happy to offer suggestions, but would need to know what kind of clutch it is, flywheel, PP and disc.

2010-02-11, 11:12 PM	#17
Dean Señor Cheap Bastarde Real Name: Dean Join Date: May 2003 Location: $99 Tire Store Posts: 9,294 Car: $.04 STI Class: Fast,Cheap & Reliable=STI Deal, did somebody say Deal? Oh, Dean, yeah that's me.	Even though this is a general thread, I am going to throw in some tech... Breaking in a clutch is similar to breaking in pads and rotors and should be done correctly or it may suck for some or all of it's life. A stock "organic" or even semi-metallic clutch can just be driven, but it is likely never going to feel as good as it could if it is not bedded. A performance clutch definitely needs to be bedded. Ask MikeK about his ACT 6 puck. So, if you want to go for a drive around the lake, go ahead, but it is not going to properly bed your clutch IMHO. I'd be happy to offer suggestions, but would need to know what kind of clutch it is, flywheel, PP and disc. __________________ I am a Commodore PET --- Now get off my lawn you kids...