Breaking in the Brakes
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Racer
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From: Bethesda MD
Breaking in the Brakes
I am installing a set of DuraStop Ceramic Pads and Drilled and Slotted Rotors (yes, I know, prone to cracking, yada, yada, yada; I just think they look cool with my red calipers). Is there a breaking in procedure? I remeber reading a thread about this, but can not find it.
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From: Lake Elsinore, CA
Racer
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From: Ambler PA
Re: Breaking in the Brakes (sebrock)
Just installed the same set-up a few days ago. Haven't dirven the car much, but noticed some amber color residue forming on the rotors. I hope this will go away after some period. Let me know if you experience the same thing after your install. Yes they do look good and as soon as I can figure out why they look discolored and what's causing the pedal pulsing I should be satisfied with them.
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Re: Breaking in the Brakes (sebrock)
Sebrock, when I installed my Eradispeeds, I used my stock pads which only had about 2K miles on them. I was going to swap in the new Hawk pads I have and do the bedding procedure but decided not to because the stockers were so new and work well.
I would follow the procedures to a T if you want the best outcome. :yesnod:
I would follow the procedures to a T if you want the best outcome. :yesnod:
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Racer
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From: Bethesda MD
Re: Breaking in the Brakes (Patches)
I've heard such bad things about all these brakes cracking - my mechanic just replaced some on a Lingenfelter that cracked his racing at Summit Point, WV - I hope I din't sacrifice racing safety and performance for looks.
