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How do I break in new slotted rotors and axxis pads?

Old Dec 22, 2001 | 10:54 AM
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How do I break in new slotted rotors and axxis pads?

I'm gettins new slotted rotors with axxis metal master pads installed to day. How do I break em in? do I have to take it easy or soemthing??? any help would be appreciated.
Old Dec 22, 2001 | 12:27 PM
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You are supposed to do a series of 10 decelerations from like 30-15 mph, 15-30 seconds apart. Then do 10 from 45-15, like 30 seconds apart. Then do some 60-15s, probably 45 seconds apart. Then you just brake gently for a few hundred miles, like as if your grandmother was in the car with you. The pads probably won't come in total contact with the rotors at first, this is normal. Just take it easy for like 300-400 miles and you will be ok.
Old Dec 22, 2001 | 12:33 PM
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By the way, its better to break in new pads on old rotors, and new rotors on old pads, or so I've heard.
Old Dec 22, 2001 | 12:52 PM
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do a few brake stands followed by some power braking and you should be set
Old Dec 22, 2001 | 01:00 PM
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Old Dec 22, 2001 | 10:34 PM
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Originally posted by Nealoc187
You are supposed to do a series of 10 decelerations from like 30-15 mph, 15-30 seconds apart. Then do 10 from 45-15, like 30 seconds apart. Then do some 60-15s, probably 45 seconds apart. Then you just brake gently for a few hundred miles, like as if your grandmother was in the car with you. The pads probably won't come in total contact with the rotors at first, this is normal. Just take it easy for like 300-400 miles and you will be ok.
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