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Old Jul 5, 2003 | 10:21 PM
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Alright, i've got about 50 smooth miles on these new puppies since the install yesterday. They are feeling about 90% of what they were before. The Zinc still has not worn completely off.

My one question is this..

Every rotor seems to be wearing evenly, except the front drivers. You can see the "skip" marks on the surface. Also, when stopping, you feel from 30mph and down, almost a buzzing (sort of a zipper sound?), but nothing that makes you think anything is wrong.

Is this just normal? Should it eventually smooth out? All i've done is light and recently more medium stops. Nothing even close to "normal" use.

Thanks! :)
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Old Jul 5, 2003 | 11:10 PM
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You will need to bed them if you want to improve the performance immediately. If not, they will eventually come in with use.
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Old Jul 5, 2003 | 11:46 PM
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As soon as this damn zinc wears off, i'll bed these bitches. :D
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