I plan to install new zinc plated drilled/slotted rotors, Hawk HPS brake pads and braided stainless steel brake lines, by the end of this week. The pads and rotors obviously require bedding-in. I would appreciate any advice on the proper break-in procedure for these components. Thanks in advance for everyone's help.

 

Check out the EBC brake site...they have a lot of videos on brake installs. I read somewhere when you bed your pads that your braking should be gradual and try to avoid hard stops. New pads on new slotted & drilled rotors tend to dust more in the beginning. AS they set you will notice a decrease in dust residue. Not sure how many miles this will be for me it took just under 100 miles of driving.


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Jed

 

HAWK
After installing new pads make 6 to 10 stops from approximately 35 mph with moderate pressure. Make an additional two to three hard stops from approximately 40 to 45 mph. Do not allow the vehicle to come to a complete stop.When completed with this process, park the vehicle and allow the brakes to cool completely before driving on them again. Do not engage the parking brake until after this cooling process is compete.
NOTE: Hawk racing pads (Blue, Black, HT-10, HT-12) may require a different bed-in procedure. Contact your sales specialists at the Tire Rack for racing application information.



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