08-27-2009, 09:07 AM
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Drives: 2013 Chevy Spark 1LT 5-speed
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: Oklahoma
Posts: 1,185
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Originally Posted by 1stToyota
Last instructions I came across (I think from an expensive set of KVR rotors and pads?) said to use moderate force, 40-0mph, 5-6 times with about 1 mile pause between stops, then let cool for at least 1 hour.
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Originally Posted by supmet
You don't wanna do 40-0, do 60-20. More force and you really don't wanna come to a complete stop with hot brakes. The carbotech rep said to do 60-20 and get back up to 60 about as fast as you can and then slam back down to 20 5 times in a row, wait a minute or two, and then do it again.
And no, you can't bed brakes in a parking lot. Best place is a track, but a good open road will do.
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I was following manufacturer instructions, not listening to a rep...and my keyword was moderate force.
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