The rate at which the axial clamping load decreases will depend on the rate at which the facing wears. If the facing wears quickly, then the axial clamping load will decrease quickly. If the facing wears slowly, then the axial clamping load will decrease slowly.
It is important to maintain the proper axial clamping load in a clutch to ensure that the clutch functions properly. If the axial clamping load is too low, then the clutch may slip, and if the axial clamping load is too high, then the clutch may drag.