How to Bed Brakes: Essential Steps for New Pads, Rotors, and Proper Procedure
“Bedding brakes: 1. Find a safe area. 2. Speed up to 60mph, then brake moderately to 30mph. 3. Drive 1/2 mile to cool. 4. Repeat 4-5 times. Akebono advises gentle braking for the first 500 miles. This process helps transfer brake pad material to the rotors for smoother braking.” First, accelerate to about 35 mph … Read more