Bedding in brake pads?
18 May 2005, 07:33 PM
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Bedding in brake pads?
Will be fitting my new DS2500 pads at the weekend and need to know the best way to bed them in.
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19 May 2005, 01:34 PM
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Ideally try to drive without any hard or prolonged braking for around 150-200 miles. Same as for new tyres etc... slightly longer for new disc's ~300miles.
Hope this helps,
Jason
Hope this helps,
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19 May 2005, 04:41 PM
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try this
for bedding in, do 5 or 6 low pressure stops from 30-15 to align the pads and build a little heat..........then do 3-4 high speed stops with medium to heavy pressure (don't lock the wheels or comne to a standstill!!) ideally 70+ down to around 25-30 in quick succession / accelerate, brake, accelerate, brake, etc............
now for the most important part drive for around 10-15 mins at a reasonable cruise to allow everything to cool back to normal, ideally don't use the brakes during this time although i appreciate this can be difficult, but probably needs a little forward planning..............
Gary
for bedding in, do 5 or 6 low pressure stops from 30-15 to align the pads and build a little heat..........then do 3-4 high speed stops with medium to heavy pressure (don't lock the wheels or comne to a standstill!!) ideally 70+ down to around 25-30 in quick succession / accelerate, brake, accelerate, brake, etc............
now for the most important part drive for around 10-15 mins at a reasonable cruise to allow everything to cool back to normal, ideally don't use the brakes during this time although i appreciate this can be difficult, but probably needs a little forward planning..............
Gary
19 May 2005, 09:43 PM
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Originally Posted by Gutmann pug
try this
for bedding in, do 5 or 6 low pressure stops from 30-15 to align the pads and build a little heat..........then do 3-4 high speed stops with medium to heavy pressure (don't lock the wheels or comne to a standstill!!) ideally 70+ down to around 25-30 in quick succession / accelerate, brake, accelerate, brake, etc............
now for the most important part drive for around 10-15 mins at a reasonable cruise to allow everything to cool back to normal, ideally don't use the brakes during this time although i appreciate this can be difficult, but probably needs a little forward planning..............
Gary
for bedding in, do 5 or 6 low pressure stops from 30-15 to align the pads and build a little heat..........then do 3-4 high speed stops with medium to heavy pressure (don't lock the wheels or comne to a standstill!!) ideally 70+ down to around 25-30 in quick succession / accelerate, brake, accelerate, brake, etc............
now for the most important part drive for around 10-15 mins at a reasonable cruise to allow everything to cool back to normal, ideally don't use the brakes during this time although i appreciate this can be difficult, but probably needs a little forward planning..............
Gary
as Gary has kindly posted the short sharp shock works very well for ds2500, ds3000 and most 'competition' type pads...............BUT do not attempt this if you have fitted new discs or std type pads...........
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that looks familiar Gary.......................LOL.................... .
as Gary has kindly posted the short sharp shock works very well for ds2500, ds3000 and most 'competition' type pads...............BUT do not attempt this if you have fitted new discs or std type pads...........
alyn
as Gary has kindly posted the short sharp shock works very well for ds2500, ds3000 and most 'competition' type pads...............BUT do not attempt this if you have fitted new discs or std type pads...........
alyn
BTW have searched and have only found the method recommended for new pads, not new pads and discs..!
05 June 2007, 08:00 AM
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depends on the manufacturer, but generally with new discs (and or new pads at the same time) you would normally use reasonably for 100mile or so - don't ***** foot as they need to do some work just no ABS inducing or excessive stops...............
then for a further 50mile or so gradually increase the length severity of stops until your using normally
alyn
then for a further 50mile or so gradually increase the length severity of stops until your using normally
alyn
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