Step 8 of 8 · Brake Pad Replacement
Bed-in: heat, then cool, don't sit on the pedal
Bed-in: heat, then cool, don't sit on the pedal — step 8 of 8 in Brake Pad Replacement. Ten moderate stops from about 50 km/h down to 15 km/h, no full stop, 30 seconds between. Then two firmer stops from 60.
Free auto & mechanics tip: Bed-in: heat, then cool, don't sit on the pedal (step 8 of 8 from "Brake Pad Replacement").
Ten moderate stops from about 50 km/h down to 15 km/h, no full stop, 30 seconds between. Then two firmer stops from 60. Drive 10 minutes easy to cool.
Do not hold the pedal at a complete stop with hot pads — you can transfer pad material onto the rotor and feel a judder forever. Recheck lug torque after 80–100 km.
Pro tip: A little smell is common. Fading pedal or grinding is not — pull over and look.
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