Breaking in new Brakes
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Breaking in new Brakes
Hello everyone! I've done a little searching and can't seem to find any discussions on breaking in new rotors and pads... 04 Discovery 82k, putting drilled and slotted rotors with Akebono ceramics all around (loved em on my old 7 series)... Anyway, on the BMW forums, everyone seemed to swear by this break-in process of doing 8-10 60mph to 20mph hard breaks in a row as fast as possible, then driving for 10 minutes at 50mph+ without touching the breaks to allow them to cool back down. I did this when I upgraded the brakes on my 7, but I have no idea if it did any good!?!? It certainly didn't damage my brakes, they were still smooth and strong after 50k...
thoughts?
(only 3 more posts till i can see the pics. woohoo!)
thoughts?
(only 3 more posts till i can see the pics. woohoo!)
I have heard that a break in period is needed for your type of set up but I cannot confirm nor deny this.
Nor do I know that that would be, have you looked at the manufactures web site or shot them a e-mail?
Nor do I know that that would be, have you looked at the manufactures web site or shot them a e-mail?
Rock Crawling
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I did that with my disco. I believe it is just to burn off any residue that remains on the rotor from production. I had my rotors smoking as it did burn the film off. It can't hurt. It's also fun!
Overlanding
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Brake pad bed in procedure is different for each manufacturer, Akebono says to drive moderately for 300-400 miles and heavy braking should be avoided.
Racing bed in is typically multiple hard stops, this is to quickly seat the pads to the rotors as they are less concerned about longevity (which is your goal).
Most manufacturers avoid telling you to brake hard for so many times, heat adds to warpage so avoid it if possible. Also, torque your wheels, it will also contribute to warped rotors.
I think tirerack.com has a general guideline for bed in procedures for brakes, I'll look for a link.
Racing bed in is typically multiple hard stops, this is to quickly seat the pads to the rotors as they are less concerned about longevity (which is your goal).
Most manufacturers avoid telling you to brake hard for so many times, heat adds to warpage so avoid it if possible. Also, torque your wheels, it will also contribute to warped rotors.
I think tirerack.com has a general guideline for bed in procedures for brakes, I'll look for a link.
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Brake pad bed in procedure is different for each manufacturer, Akebono says to drive moderately for 300-400 miles and heavy braking should be avoided.
Racing bed in is typically multiple hard stops, this is to quickly seat the pads to the rotors as they are less concerned about longevity (which is your goal).
Most manufacturers avoid telling you to brake hard for so many times, heat adds to warpage so avoid it if possible. Also, torque your wheels, it will also contribute to warped rotors.
I think tirerack.com has a general guideline for bed in procedures for brakes, I'll look for a link.
Racing bed in is typically multiple hard stops, this is to quickly seat the pads to the rotors as they are less concerned about longevity (which is your goal).
Most manufacturers avoid telling you to brake hard for so many times, heat adds to warpage so avoid it if possible. Also, torque your wheels, it will also contribute to warped rotors.
I think tirerack.com has a general guideline for bed in procedures for brakes, I'll look for a link.
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