Originally posted by Sigo
Well to direct attention towards proper break in techniques...especially after reading the other topic in this area on brakes...
I had read somewhere before that the best way to break in brakes is to run up to conduct a 30 - 0 stop then do a 50 - 0 stop and then do a 90 - 0 stop.
Theoretically this is how to break the brakes in. Any thoughts.
you want to do a series of slowdowns, not stops. never fully stop on the break in:
40-5mph 5-10 times. braking at moderate pressure (hard enough to be significant, but not hard enough to induce lock-up/abs)
70-5mph 5-10 times, same braking style as above but allowing a brief moment at cruising speed to let rotors/pads cool slightly before repeats.
and if you want to do the 100-5mph, you could, just allow longer time to cool.
hard part is finding a stretch of deserted country road that won't make you a danger to other drivers on the road.