DanB
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Just got done installing new slotted/drilled rotors and ceramic pads. (painted the calipers red for some bling) Never had slotted roters/ceramic pads. Whats the break in procedure?
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Dan
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Dan
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Good question, Dan.
I don't know if the break-in procedure for ceramics is different, but the rule of thumb I've always used after installing new brakes is simply drive normally for about 500 miles ("normally" meaning no hard braking).
Anyone have any more salient advice?
-Patrick
I don't know if the break-in procedure for ceramics is different, but the rule of thumb I've always used after installing new brakes is simply drive normally for about 500 miles ("normally" meaning no hard braking).
Anyone have any more salient advice?
-Patrick
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I just bought the same setup Dan got for my C5. My order is still being processed at GM parts direct. I hope they ship soon.
Thanks for the break in advice!
Thanks for the break in advice!
George8211
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From what i've read... you want to embed the pad material into the rotor by doing some hard braking. Take your Vette to about 60 MPH and do aggressive braking to about 10 MPH... DO NOT STOP COMPLETELY.
Do 60 MPH again... drive a for a mile or two then aggressively brake, harder than the previos time. Do this about 5 times... the first should bake kinda easy, and the 5th should be all out, but not allowing the anti-lock brakes to activate. If you feel the anti-locks come on... slightly back off the brake.
Drive about 5-10 miles to let the air blow on the brakes... The park it for the night.
Do 60 MPH again... drive a for a mile or two then aggressively brake, harder than the previos time. Do this about 5 times... the first should bake kinda easy, and the 5th should be all out, but not allowing the anti-lock brakes to activate. If you feel the anti-locks come on... slightly back off the brake.
Drive about 5-10 miles to let the air blow on the brakes... The park it for the night.
Mr. Lucky
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These instructions are for StopFORCE rotors (which I have), but they apply equally to any plated rotor, as far as break-in/bedding procedure.
http://www.stopforce.com/StopFORCE%20installation%20instructions.pdf
(starting at paragraph 5)
http://www.stopforce.com/StopFORCE%20installation%20instructions.pdf
(starting at paragraph 5)
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Doug Do
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I am looking into new slotted/drilled rotors with new pads and braded lines. Ecklers has AC Delco's for $360 for a full set of 4. Where do I get them installed? I don't trust the dealer. I live in Delaware.
wishuwerehere82 said:
I am looking into new slotted/drilled rotors with new pads and braded lines. Ecklers has AC Delco's for $360 for a full set of 4. Where do I get them installed? I don't trust the dealer. I live in Delaware.
George8211
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In your driveway 
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Doug Do
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I only wish I had that type of expertise.
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