Rotor and Pad Break-in (continued)
After completeing installation, make a series of 10 stops from 60 to 5-10 MPH. At the end of each
stop, immediately accelerate to 60 again for the next stop. Run all stops in one cycle.
During the 60 to 5-10 MPH series of stops, the exact speed is not critical. Accelerate to appoximately
60 and begin the braking cycle. As you approach 5-10 MPH, it is not necessary to watch the
speedometer, keep your eyes on the road and approximate your speed at the end of each cycle.
DO NOT COME TO A COMPLETE STOP, AS YOU WILL IMPRINT PAD MATERIAL ONTO
THE ROTOR, CAUSING A VIBRATION.
There are several indicators to look for while breaking in the system:
On the 8th or 9th stop, there should be a distinct smell from the brakes. Smoke may be evident after
several stops as well.
Also on the 8th or 9th stop, some friction materials will experience “green fade”. This is a slight
fading of the brakes. The fade will stabilize, but not completely go away until the brakes have
cooled.
After the break-in cycle is finished, there will be a blue tint color on the rotor with a light gray film
on the rotor face. The blue tint indicates the rotor has reached the proper break-in temperature and
the gray film is pad material starting to transfer onto the rotor face. This is normal and good!
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if a full race pad, four stops from 100 to 5-10 mph.if a full race pad, four stops from 100 to 5-10 mph.
if a full race pad, four stops from 100 to 5-10 mph.
After the first break in cycle shown above, the brakes will still not be operatingAfter the first break in cycle shown above, the brakes will still not be operating
After the first break in cycle shown above, the brakes will still not be operatingAfter the first break in cycle shown above, the brakes will still not be operating
After the first break in cycle shown above, the brakes will still not be operating
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speed limit, do so in a safe area, away from traffic at your own risk.
After the final stop of each cycle, drive as much as possible without using the brakes to cool off the
system. Ideally, the brakes should be allowed to cool to ambient temperature before using again.
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If you have any questions about rotor and pad break in, or any aspect of your StopTech brake kit or
brakes in general, please contact our Customer Service Department at 310-325-4799 X 105 or e-mail
us at support@stoptech.com
Note-Note-
Note-Note-
Note-
Bedding of pads should not be done in wet weather or wet road conditions.Bedding of pads should not be done in wet weather or wet road conditions.
Bedding of pads should not be done in wet weather or wet road conditions.Bedding of pads should not be done in wet weather or wet road conditions.
Bedding of pads should not be done in wet weather or wet road conditions.
