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« on: January 23, 2011, 09:17:49 AM »
What are the rules for breaking-in a new OEM clutch?
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« Reply #1 on: January 23, 2011, 09:30:01 AM »
No autocrossing within the first 50 miles or 24 hours?

Seriously, in addition to what you get here in the way of real resposnses, I'd suggest you ask the folks at Auto Haus. That way, if things ever go wrong, you can say that you followed their prescribed method for break-in.
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« Reply #2 on: January 23, 2011, 09:36:08 AM »
Just drive it Erika. Don't tow boats or travel trailers for the first 500 miles though.  icon_rolleyes
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« Reply #3 on: January 23, 2011, 11:18:55 AM »
Agreed. I'd call them just to be sure, but I think regular driving would be fine.
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« Reply #4 on: January 23, 2011, 10:08:47 PM »
Dale filled me in after dinner today.  Congrats on getting your clutch installed.   023

Clutches are made of materials similar to brakes.  Since brakes need a short break-in period, I would suspect the clutch is the same.  I never bought a new car, or ever drove on a new clutch for that matter.  So, I agree... call Auto Haus and find out what they say.
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