GETTING STARTED
For your new braking system to operate at its performance capacity, it is important to ‘break-in’ the rotors and brake pads. This procedure is called bedding and it is encouraged you follow the steps below upon completion of the installation.
Skipping the break-in procedure will impact performance resulting in added frustrations and potential brake failure. Following the proper break-in procedures will also minimize brake squeal and vibration and effectiveness as uneven and random brake pad material will deposit on the rotors. While both non-coated (Premium OE and Premium XD) and coated rotors require time for initial break-in, coated rotors (Elite XDS and Geomet Oe) will require additional time.
Smoke fumes or resin smell may also appear. This is normal as the brakes are operating at a higher than normal temperature.
1. Find a safe and open area where you will be able to accelerate and stop safely multiple times.
2. Accelerate to 35mph (55km/h) and aggressively stop to 5mph (8km/h) in rapid succession without letting the brakes cool down and without stopping. Repeat this six times.
3. Accelerate to 35mph (55km/h) and this time, moderately stop to 5mph (8km/h) in rapid succession without letting the brakes cool down and without stopping. Repeat this six times.
4. Drive around for approximately 6-8 minutes at a moderate speed without excessively using the brakes or coming to a complete stop. For Elite XDS & Geomet OE (our coated rotors), add 3 extra minutes.
5. Once this is complete, stop the vehicle and allow the brakes to cool down. This should take about 40 minutes or so.
6. This concludes the bedding procedure and you can now use your brakes normally.
NOTE: Max Advanced Brakes and its affiliates will not be held responsible for any damage or injury. The information presented is for reference purposes only.
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