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Old 04-26-2009, 11:31 PM
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Default 500 mile clutch break in question

So I just put in a clutch master fx400, and am going through the break in period. When I talked to the guy from CM he just said drive it easy for 500 miles shifting low in the rpm range.

My question is I need to do about 3 hrs of interstate driving and im wondering if I'll be ok at the high cruise RPM the tC has

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Old 04-26-2009, 11:57 PM
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I would assume you're OK if he only made a notice about shifting. I would then think that cruising is OK, just watch your shifts.
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Thats what I was thinking just wanted to get some opinions so I dnt screw up a 400 dollar clutch lol
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Old 04-27-2009, 12:58 AM
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yeah just make sure your rpm's are low when you shift.
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how does the clutch ride? how would u compare it to stock? how is it in traffic?
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u should be fine just don't downshift into 2nd while on the interstate.
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Originally Posted by sm0k3n
how does the clutch ride? how would u compare it to stock? how is it in traffic?
it rides fine, its a little more touchy compared to stock but nothing you wont get used to, just have to get used to the fact you cant ease it out as much as before you have about half the pedal play distance you had before. Its fine in traffic no problem at all
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Just remember that 3 hours on the hiway doesnt' count in the 500 miles.
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when i was breaking in my clutch.. i shifted at low RPMS, if i was shifting, If i wasnt, i wined out the gear.
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Old 04-28-2009, 11:34 PM
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Originally Posted by alltracman78
Just remember that 3 hours on the hiway doesnt' count in the 500 miles.
i know it sucks lol

and thanks steve
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