Bedding in new pads/discs

[Thrill]

Just had new pads and discs, do I have to bed them in? If so, how? Or should I just go about driving normally and pretend they aren't new? Cheers!

 

[Chip-mk1]

There isnt one answer for all scenarios, it depends on the disks and pads in question as to what bedding in they require, most road pads just want a bit of gentle driving, race type pads want had application of the brakes.

Refer to the leaflet in the box, or if they were fitted for you then ask the person who fitted them.

 

[Thrill]

These are road pads, they'll be Mintex I think or Pagid. Cheers Chip!

 

[Chip-mk1]

Just go a bit steady initially then, no specific procedure really required.

 

[Thrill]

Right okay, thanks! Why do discs warp? Cheers.

 

[Chip-mk1]

Warping is caused by excessive heat generally, they get more likely to do it when they thing with age too.

 

[Chip-mk1]

*thin that should have said not thing