Somewhere out on the vast internet I found a site that detailed how to break in new rotors/pads. I can't for the life of me find it again. Does anyone (Jerry) know the proper procedure? Tuesday I am swapping out my rotors and pads on my Integra. And of course are there any tips other than what is in my trusty Helm?

Thanks!

 

chimmy,

Here's the procedure for Porterfield R-4 pads. I don't know that this would be a good idea or not for other pads.

[QUOTE]BEDDING IN PROCEDURE All disc pad materials require a period of bedding in before they are subjected to severe braking under racing conditions. Because of the special characteristics of Porterfield R-4 disc pads a very special bedding procedure is necessary to ensure that they will achieve their full potential. When a satisfactory contact has been made between pad and disc the brakes should be used progressively harder until a falling off in performance is felt (brake fade). This is best done by continually braking from medium speed until, at the end of one such stop, a substantial increase in effort is needed to reduce the speed of the car. Brake parts will be very hot by this time and it is very important to now allow the pads to cool and recover, preferably with the vehicle still on the move. If the above advice is followed, Porterfield R-4 disc brake pads will give long and fade free braking, coupled with good performance and disc condition .

 

Thanks for the info Tedster. Do you know if that breaks in the rotor too?

 

Uh, I dunno.

I think the idea behind brake break-in is to bed the pads to the rotors, which means making the pads conform to the grooves and ridges on the rotors, so they make the best possible contact. There may be other objectives, too.

You should post your questions over in Under The Hood; I'm interested in seeing the answers, too.

 

Breaking in track pads is a heat cycle process where the pad material actually goes through a molecular change. After the initial heat cycle the pad material is stronger and more durable. I also put my street pads though a similar heat cycle at the very beginning because it makes them last longer.
As far as breaking the rotors in, I'll leave that one alone because as far as I'm concerned if they are mounted properly they are ready to go, right from the box.

 

You are basically breaking in stock components. You didn't buy the slotted rotors right? If so, consult your trusty Acura Owners manual for the proper break-in procedure.

 

Jim, was that you on 520 today? You startled me, lucky I didn't shoot you
Go to this site for proper rotor break-in procedure

 

I'll be extra-nice to Ray

My New Year's Resolution.

 

[QUOTE]Originally posted by WRS2K
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Hehe yeah that was me. I heard you turn right from Bel-Red to 24th and was able to get behind you at the light on 152nd. Then you just took off and I couldn't catch you until the 405 on ramp. I tell ya, it sucks having 1/2 the horsepower than the car you are trying to catch

[QUOTE]Originally posted by jerrypeterson
[B]You are basically breaking in stock components.