How to Break in a Clutch

In this video, learn the proper method to break in your clutch if you want it to last a long time. Longevity is important for a clutch since it’s such a timely install. Don’t worry, there will be plenty of time to drive it hard and have fun, but being patient during the break in period is a must! If you thought this video was helpful, don’t forget to comment, like, share and subscribe! Thanks for watching!

Clutch and flywheel I installed on my Civic:

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[Laogai]

The clutch on my 2008 Scion xB has just been replaced and I felt like I’ve just started driving a manual again. So I guess I have to go on a break in state.

[padma]

Very good advice - explained so well. Just what I was looking for. Thanks for uploading!

[EfTheQuiet]

Just got a new clutch in my e90 325i and it's like learning to drive all over again. The grab point I'm used to is gone lol. I appreciate this video about driving normal for 500 or so miles. Guess I'll use the backroads going to work for a bit rather than the highway 🤝🏾

[ndchanceinlife]

Getting my clutch replaced right now. Thanks for this video

[phrtao]

Good tips. I was doing most of these but wondered when to go on a longer journey. I will do another couple of hundred miles of local travel first. Thanks

[omarsalazar]

Very Helpful thank you
I just installed my new clutch time to break it in

[marting]

Best video for general new clutch breakin I've seen yet thanks very much!

[rumham]

Glad I found your video. I had a new clutch put in my ‘05 Carolla. Like another comment said, I felt like I was learning manual all over again. Stalled twice to start with 🤦🏻‍♀️ lol. I don’t know the right words to use.. slick/loose maybe? It shifts and drives nicely. But I’m like dropping gears because it feels odd/loose

[Grimwriggler]

Great advice, got my cluch flywheel replaced on Monday and now need to run it in. My mechanic just said drive it normally for a week or so. Thumbs up

[streetwiseguitar]

This is very good. I had new clutch installed into my Ford F-150 and it feels sorta like I can almost feel the grooves in the clutch when I let the clutch out, because it's causes a dull vibration. It's not the kind of jumpy feel when a used clutch isn't mating properly. My new clutch was just installed TODAY, so I imagine as the clutch breaks in that kinda feeling when I let the clutch out will vanish (?).

[BiggieTree]

Just changed the clutch in my IS300, changed to a single mass supra flywheel and sprung supra clutch kit. I am looking forward to driving it like a granny and getting the clutch all good so I can enjoy the new flywheel at high revs :)

[crazytown]

I just got a new clutch on my 2008 Toyota Aygo. I actually completely burned through the last clutch so my pedal was literally fully extended just to below biting point. Now it feels like a new car but the threshold is so much lower. Stalled the car about 5 times but I am getting used to it now.

[NiceRC]

So just drive the way I normally do, got it 😂
All jukes aside, good video and to the point. Love it

[DangerousDaedric]

Just installed new clutch and flywheel on my e36 and this is great advice

[jsimmons]

First time watcher very helpful. Good tips and explanation. Good

[Candybuiltsi]

Thanks just installed a aggressive clutch on my car wanna get on it but need it to last!

[kamtorz]

I’m getting a new clutch in my 16’ wrx on Monday. Good to know thank you!

[operator]

Thank you for this video it helped me I just got a new clutch in my 05 Honda civic

[eevieiftrue]

I cringe at my past self because I used to slip the clutch to hold my car in place for minutes at a time. Luckily we already knew my clutch was going out when we bought the car, and I'm going to be able to break the clutch in like a normal person, but damn, I really want to go back in time and teach myself to use the brake/ebrake as a habit.

[jonahsandoval_]

I couldn't help my self but do a couple hard pulls in my new clutch. do you think I already ruined it from a couple pulls or should I still be fine other than that I've been driving slow and shifting slow. Just installed my clutch 2 days ago