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May 22, 2021 | 09:03 PM

509 rat

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I just installed a big brake kit on my 69 does anybody do the embedding process or is there a easier way of doing it , is it needed ,thanks .

May 22, 2021 | 10:00 PM

Shark Racer

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I just installed a big brake kit on my 69 does anybody do the embedding process or is there a easier way of doing it , is it needed ,thanks .

Embedding? Do you mean brake bedding? If so, follow Wilwood’s instructions for doing it, IMO it’s a nice reward at the end of a brake job - especially if your car has reasonable power.

May 23, 2021 | 09:48 AM

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Embedding? Do you mean brake bedding? If so, follow Wilwood’s instructions for doing it, IMO it’s a nice reward at the end of a brake job - especially if your car has reasonable power.

Yes it is the brake embedding I am talking about ,thanks .

May 23, 2021 | 01:42 PM

Tampa Jerry

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Check with the mfg. of the pads. The calipers do not have to be bedded in. I use Hawk pads and the bedding instructions are on the box. The idea behind the process is not to glaze the rotor or pads. Jerry

May 23, 2021 | 02:57 PM

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As for wilwood pads out of the ones that I have tried the BP20 are about the best option for street and tracks. High tq clear out to 1100 degrees and still working when cold

May 23, 2021 | 04:18 PM

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May 23, 2021 | 05:58 PM

76-Vetteman

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Yep, you took me by surprise, too. I’ve never heard a reference to ‘embedding’ brake pads. I can only believe that you are wanting to ‘break- in’ the pads. The term more commonly used is to ‘burnish’ the pads.

But, gkull says it best. Follow Willwood instructions.

902 photo looks awesome!!

May 24, 2021 | 05:38 PM

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wilwood has the pdf on what to do with new pads and rotors. What calipers did you end up with? I have the big 4 piston GT1 calipers up front because of the larger piston area. They have more clamping power than some of the 6 piston. I have some in car videos out on the road racing track with smoke blowing out the fender front wells coming into a high braking turn with hooser R1 295/17 front slicks at 140 mph to make a 50 mph turn in. I was always the late braking