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Old 08-26-2006, 10:21 PM   #1
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Tips on breaking in new disc brakes??

Just as the title says.... Any tips appreciated!

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Old 08-26-2006, 10:39 PM   #2
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Re: Tips on breaking in new disc brakes??

Always put that "anti-squeek" stuff on the back of the pads before installing. You can also take some emory cloth to scuff up the disc prior to installing....
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Old 08-26-2006, 11:03 PM   #3
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Re: Tips on breaking in new disc brakes??

Go out and do 6 or 8 medium/hard stops from say 45 mph, allowing time to cool......then just drive her like you would. L
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Old 08-26-2006, 11:08 PM   #4
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Re: Tips on breaking in new disc brakes??

Check out this article:
http://www.stoptech.com/tech_info/wp_bedinstock.shtml
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Old 08-26-2006, 11:22 PM   #5
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Re: Tips on breaking in new disc brakes??

Everything that I have read recently recommends that you brake normally and avoid panic stops or excessive heating of new rotors/pads for 500 miles. The new materials used work better and last longer with a break in period. The older non-metallic pads did better with a few hard stops to seat the pads.
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