Brake in period for new rotor/brakes.

[Ryan]

Just put on a new set of rotors/brake pads. Not a high performance set just a middle of the road quality set. Is there a brake in period?

 

[turbofrank]

A couple hundred miles of moderate stop-n-go driving.

 

[cruzn57]

this is whats listed on Ehow

1.Test drive the vehicle on a low-traffic highway without bringing the vehicle to a complete stop.

2.2
Bring the vehicle up to 60 mph (no more or you can overheat the brakes) and then brake hard to slow the vehicle down to about 10 to 15 mph.

3.3
Speed back up to 60 mph and brake hard again without stopping the vehicle or triggering the ABS brakes (if equipped).

4.4
Repeat this procedure several times (eight to 10) to bring the rotors and pads up to optimum braking temperature. Coming to a complete stop before breaking the pads in will imprint their contact on the rotor.

5.5
Continue to drive at 60 mph for about five minutes after slowing down several times. This will cool the braking system.

6.6
Bring the vehicle back to the origin of its brake replacement and then visually inspect the rotors. A dark blue hue should be prominent if you have successfully broken in the pads. Applying the brake pads and coming to a complete stop before the break-in period will leave an imprint of the pad's surface on the plate of the rotor.

7.7
Give the pads and rotors at least 100 miles of normal braking without panic stopping or locking up the brakes.



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