Bedding in Brakes

need4speed · 28-03-2011, 08:26 PM

Evening all!

Just finished fitting a set of AP's (front) with RS29 Pads all round, just wondering if anybody has any further advice about "bedding in" beyond the recommendations of AP below?:

For road car installations the process needs to be as follows:-
- For the first 10 miles, light braking from 50/60 mph down to 30 mph if possible in blocks of 5. Do not attempt any high-speed stops down to zero at this point, as only the faces will heat up with the mass remaining cool along with the mounting area.
- For the next 100 miles increase the braking pressures similar to stopping in traffic, again avoiding if possible full stops from above 70 mph. By now the area around the mounting bolts should be a light blue temper colour. This is a good indication that the correct heat soak has been achieved.
- For the next 100 miles gradually increase the braking effort after this full power stops can be used. The disc should now be an even dark to light blue temper colour, depending on the pad type and the braking effort being used during the process. This process must be completed before any race circuit use.

Cheers,
Grant

28-03-2011, 08:26 PM	#1
need4speed S5, Sport Off, DSC M-track Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Dubai Posts: 569 Casino cash: $11168	Bedding in Brakes Evening all! Just finished fitting a set of AP's (front) with RS29 Pads all round, just wondering if anybody has any further advice about "bedding in" beyond the recommendations of AP below?: For road car installations the process needs to be as follows:- - For the first 10 miles, light braking from 50/60 mph down to 30 mph if possible in blocks of 5. Do not attempt any high-speed stops down to zero at this point, as only the faces will heat up with the mass remaining cool along with the mounting area. - For the next 100 miles increase the braking pressures similar to stopping in traffic, again avoiding if possible full stops from above 70 mph. By now the area around the mounting bolts should be a light blue temper colour. This is a good indication that the correct heat soak has been achieved. - For the next 100 miles gradually increase the braking effort after this full power stops can be used. The disc should now be an even dark to light blue temper colour, depending on the pad type and the braking effort being used during the process. This process must be completed before any race circuit use. Cheers, Grant