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break in the brakes


hidden1
09-24-2011, 09:23 PM
What is the technique used to break in a new set of both front pads and rotors.
Has new calipers also.

gmtech79
09-24-2011, 09:36 PM
Usually about 20-25 medium stops is what is recommended to get pads worn to the rotors. Let them cool though after every few stops for a few minutes.

Sent from my Droid X. Typos probable.

hidden1
09-28-2011, 05:53 PM
at what mph.60 down to 15? when firmly braking strong.

gmtech79
09-28-2011, 06:27 PM
Oh sorry forgot speed. At about 25-30mph until stopped.

Sent from my Droid X. Typos probable.

hidden1
10-02-2011, 08:10 PM
so its ok to come to complete stop or do i need to try to avoid complete stops due to heat

alloro
10-02-2011, 08:12 PM
so its ok to come to complete stop

Yes it is.

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