New clutch and break-in proceedure?

[porsche986spyder]

Okay, so I recently had to replace my clutch and my car is currently in the shop. I'm having them replace the RMS at the sale time just to be safe. But my question is do I need to break-in the new clutch like I would with a new car? I.E. driving it at certain speeds in each gear? Is there a proper break-in proceedure for a new clutch on and older engine car? My car is an 01 with 55K on it. I'm getting the complete Clutch Kit installed. Bearing, Plates, etc. Any advice would be welcome.

[CJ_Boxster]

I think clutch break-in periods are somewhere between 1500 - 3000 miles depending on the type of clutch. I think performance clutches require longer break-in periods compaired to standard or OEM clutches.

No going over 4000rpms i believe.

[porsche986spyder]

Originally Posted by CJ_Boxster

I think clutch break-in periods are somewhere between 1500 - 3000 miles depending on the type of clutch. I think performance clutches require longer break-in periods compaired to standard or OEM clutches.

No going over 4000rpms i believe.

Good to know. My new clutch is an O.E.M. replacement. Got it from Suncoast.

[wvicary]

I have never read or heard of a break in period for a clutch..... does anyone have any info on this??

[blueillusion97]

Originally Posted by wvicary

I have never read or heard of a break in period for a clutch..... does anyone have any info on this??

Im on the same boat

[FrayAdjacent]

I've never really heard of a break-in for a clutch.

When I replaced the clutch in my old truck years back, I just picked it up from the shop and drove it. It functioned fine!

[porsche986spyder]

Originally Posted by blueillusion97

Im on the same boat

Think about it like this, when you buy a new car with zero miles on it and it is a manual, there is usually a break-in period. Mainly for the engine, but I would think that the clutch would have to be handled in the same way. It's all brand new again!