Treatment of new clutch

[padraig]

Hi guys,

As some of ye know, I'm getting my new clutch and flywheel fitted tomorrow. I'm wondering how I should prepare for this?

The car is currently remapped, should I put back the standard map for a while to let the clutch settle in?

How many miles should I leave the clutch settle in for? Should I not give full power for a long time?

Any other tips?

Thanks.

 

[Monks]

Remember the slip isnt a clutch issue or DMF issue, you will probably find both are okay. Its the pressure plate thats at fault and cant handle the torque even the stock ICDTI generates.

When I had mine done I didnt revert back to std, just took it easy on the clutch for 500miles and didnt go to mad with it for the next couple of thou.

 

[vile]

Agree with Andy just take it easy and let the clutch bed its self in.
O and drive like miss daisy for a wile

 

[F6HAD]

Yep there's no black art to it, just don't hammer or ride the clutch.

 

[Dan Robinson]

Remap or not, it is how heavy your right foot is... Give it 500 or so miles then enjoy.

 

[padraig]

Ok guys, thanks for the info.

The 500 miles though, does it matter how I clock them up time-wise? Would a >500 mile long journey in one day (city, motorway, country roads) be as sufficient as 500 miles over a week or two?

 

[shab_the_man]

Ok guys, thanks for the info.

The 500 miles though, does it matter how I clock them up time-wise? Would a >500 mile long journey in one day (city, motorway, country roads) be as sufficient as 500 miles over a week or two?

Stops and starts is better for the clutch rather than motorway miles.
I had mine done at HH and the technician said that 500 miles is more than enough to bed the clutch in. Personally I took it easy for 1000 miles and have had no problems, mines also remapped.