I am no mechanic, so pretty much i'm a amateur. Anyways, everyone uses the term, "burning my clutch" however, I have no clue as to what it means. I know what a clutch looks like but what happens when you ride your clutch? Whats going on mechanically? Anyways, i'm asking cause i need a new one soon. I went to Honda and they want 453.46 for stock clutch and 540 for labor. Is that too much? I want an aftermarket clutch anyways, cause i dont like how the clutch engages up top. I want an aftermarket clutch that engages right away. Can you offer me any suggestions as to what clutch is decent? I dont need a stage 3 clutch or anything cause i dont plan on having 400hp. Thanks.

 

one example is where you want to drop the clutch at a high rpm, but you dont let off the clutch quickly, so instead of the clutch grabbing on the flywheel for the maximum effect, it just slips around and never really "grabs" it. this will essentially wear out the clutch fast since the clutch isn't doing its intended job of grabbing on and going along for the ride, it is essentially being worn down like a cheese grater...ehh i think that makes sense. LOL

i know it was probably hard to understand, i tried my best.

 

Well, Razor describes an example of how to burn your clutch. All it means is that you have allowed or caused your clutch disc to slip or spin while making contact with the pressure plate and flywheels surfaces. The friction material on the clutch disc will then generate heat and wear prematurely, glaze and even "burn" in that it will get very dark from the heat that is generated.

Another way this happens is when the engines power is so great that the clutch cannot transmit that power and instead slips.

Another way is "slow" clutch release. Some folks are kinda slow on the release and allow the PP to only partially engage for a second between shifts. Others actually rest their foot on the clutch, partially disengaging the PP and causing slippage.

 

so lets say i'm on a hill, and i dont brake. Instead i just i give a little gas and dont fully let the clutch out. This is prob bad for my clutch?

 

Yes sir. It just wears out the clutch more. Just like stop and go traffic.

 

I used to own an integra. I did a burnout, or thought i did. The car started smoking white and was moving forward while the ebrake was still up. Lets just say the smoke wasnt from the tires.

The pressure plate had heat/burn marks and completly cracked in 3 places.

 

This is one of those things they used to teach kids in drivers-ed class. Don't do it. Sit with your foot on the brake. When the light changes, put it in gear and then make the quick change from brake to gas and then let off the clutch

 

use the ebrake if you're on the hill, less clutch wear and you won't roll back.

 

I was getting my windows tinted and to get into the garage I had to go up a ramp. My front lip is fairly low so I pretty much went up that sucker one inch at a time and by the time I got into the garage, it smelled like rotten eggs in there. The guys were gagging (but laughing). Not cool.
Had to ride the clutch all the way up. No serious damage but lord, did it stink.

 

thanks for the replies. Any suggestions on aftermarket clutches?