A series of controlled moderate speed stops (15-20 Stops from 40-mph to 10-mph with 30 sec cool down) is required to properly "burnish" or break-in a new set of pads. During this initial stopping period, the process of lining transfer from the disc pads to the rotor surface helps condition the rotor surface to properly seat the brake pads. All pads are cured and all pads need to be burnished.
Once the brake system has been
tested and
determined safe
to operate the vehicle, follow these steps for the bedding of all new
pad
materials . These procedures should only be performed on a race track,
or other
safe location where you can safely and legally obtains speeds up to 65
Begin with a series of light
decelerations to
gradually
build some heat in the brakes. Use an on-and-off the pedal technique by
applying the brakes for 3-5 seconds, and then allow them to fully
release for a
period roughly twice as long as the deceleration cycle. If you use a 5
count
during the deceleration interval, use a 10 count during the release to
allow
the heat to sink into the pads & rotors.
Finish the bedding cycle with a
series of 8-10
hard
decelerations from 55-65 down
to 25
If any amount of brake fade is
observed during
the bed-in
cycle, immediately begin the cool down cycle.
Drive at a moderate cruising speed,
with the
least amount
of brake contact possible, until most of the heat has dissipated from
the
brakes. Avoid sitting stopped with the brake pedal depressed to hold
the car in
place during this time. Park the vehicle and allow the brakes to cool
to
ambient air temperature.