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This is probably a newbie question, but are any extra steps necessary if bedding in pads on a rotor that was used with different pads vs bedding in pads on a new rotor?

No, doing the normal rotor bedding procedure will remove the old pad material.


Carbotech provides instructions for pad bedding and I've always followed their instructions. The one time I didn't I suffered accelerated pad wear.

 

Thanks everyone for the tips. I don't even have brake ducts yet, so that's part of my problem for sure.

 

But Mike, I hear you're really good at going fast enough on the streets around your house to bed in anything!

 

Actually, here's what Carbotech recommends regarding rotor that have been used with other pad materials. Note the bold type is theirs:


2. Do I have to resurface (turn) the rotors, or get new rotors?
If you have had another manufacturers brake pads on those same rotors; then you will ABSOLUTELY have to replace or resurface (turn) those rotors before installing the Carbotech brake pads.

If the rotors and drums are in relatively good condition, meaning they are smooth, flat, with no visible cracks, deep scoring, distorted, and with no other visible damage; and you have ONLY had Carbotech brake pads on them, then they do not have to be resurfaced or replaced.

 

Only with the stock exhaust on

 

Thanks, looks like I'll have to take them by Autozone and have them turned. I may also see about getting remanufactured calipers from them too just to eliminate the possibility of the pistons sticking. Is bleeding after installing new calipers as much of a pain as installing new brake lines? It took tons of bleeding to get all the air out when I replaced the brake lines a few months ago and I don't want to go through it again if I can help it.