Cracked PCCB Pads
04-20-2009, 11:37 AM
#16
Instructor
The objective of bedding-in new pads is 1) heat the pads enough to release green gasses and make them operational, and 2) to spread an even layer of pad material on the rotors to make braking more effective.
First do a few moderate braking stops from 50 mph down to 20 mph in quick succession to build some heat and not shock the system. Then do a few moderate braking stops from 80 mph down to 20 mph. Crusie for a couple of minutes to cool the brakes just a tad. Then do 3-4 full bloodied hard braking stops from 100 + mph down to 20 mph (of course this should be done only in a safe environment). At which point the smell of burning brakes should be evident. Proceed to cool down the brakes by crusing at highway speeds for 5-10 minutes without touching the brakes.
Bedding process complete.
First do a few moderate braking stops from 50 mph down to 20 mph in quick succession to build some heat and not shock the system. Then do a few moderate braking stops from 80 mph down to 20 mph. Crusie for a couple of minutes to cool the brakes just a tad. Then do 3-4 full bloodied hard braking stops from 100 + mph down to 20 mph (of course this should be done only in a safe environment). At which point the smell of burning brakes should be evident. Proceed to cool down the brakes by crusing at highway speeds for 5-10 minutes without touching the brakes.
Bedding process complete.
