Shifting a clutch how to avoid burning out clutch (franklyvulgar)

Jun 28, 2007 - 11:23am

franklyvulgar

Shifting a clutch how to avoid burning out clutch

I've heard it's bad to ride a clutch. I often hold down the clutch when coming to a stop, is this bad to do? Is it best to pop it in neutral when coming to a stop then go back to first when ready to go?

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Shifting a clutch how to avoid burning out clutch

franklyvulgar

Jun 28, 11:23am

As long as it's all the way in, you're ok.

Downtown

Jun 28, 11:26am

If th clutch is fully disengaged, it does not wear

Statman

Jun 28, 11:27am

You should downshift when you get the chance.

Donuthole

Jun 28, 11:29am

Downshifting saves your brakes, but wears out your (short)

Statman

Jun 28, 11:30am

Improper downshifting ruins the clutch.

Donuthole

Jun 28, 11:31am

I'd rather replace brakes than a clutch (short)

nstod

Jun 28, 11:32am

Any shifting of gears wears down your clutch

Statman

Jun 28, 11:32am

Of course. Downshifting is normal shifting. (nm)

Donuthole

Jun 28, 11:34am

Don't downshift w/ high rpms. Fun, but will wear (short)

Downtown

Jun 28, 11:50am

I would consider that improper downshifting. (nm)

Donuthole

Jun 28, 11:53am

right. (nm)

Downtown

Jun 28, 11:56am

I sold my last standard vehicle in December

jxncoog

Jun 28, 11:30am

Don't ride the friction point (short)

jbernard

Jun 28, 11:30am

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