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Street High Performance Brake Burnishing
Procedure
Run this procedure in a safe manner and in compliance
with all local and state ordinances/laws regarding motor
vehicle operation. Run this procedure only on dry
pavement.
1. From a stop, accelerate as rapidly as possible
without activating traction control to a speed
of 97 kph (60 mph).
2. Use enough pedal force to completely stop the
vehicle in 4 to 5 seconds. If ABS activates, braking
is too hard.
3. Repeat steps 1 and 2, 50 times. This should take
about 10 minutes.
4. After completing the 50 stops, cool the brakes by
driving for 8 km (5 miles) at 97 kph (60 mph).
As with all high performance brake systems, some
amount of brake squeal is normal.
Racing/Track Brake Burnish Procedure
To prepare the ZR1 brake system for track events and
racing, the Street High Performance Brake Burnish as
described previously should be completed.
In addition to completing the Street High Performance
Brake Burnishing Procedure, the following additional
procedure needs to be completed to make the
ZR1 brake system ready for track events and racing.
This procedure should only be run on a track and only
on dry pavement.
Notice: Brake pedal fade will occur during this track
burnish procedure and can cause brake pedal travel
and force to increase. This could extend stopping
distance until the brakes are fully burnished.
1. Drive a normal first lap and not too aggressive.
2. Laps 2 and 3 should be gradually driven faster and
more aggressive, while allowing for reduced brake
output and increased stopping distance due to
brake fade.
3. Lap 4 as near to full speed, while allowing for
reduced brake output and increased stopping
distance due to brake fade.
4. Laps 5 and 6 should be cool down laps
5. Lap 7 should be normal driving or an easy out lap.
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