Break Rotor Replacement Question
Brake Rotor Replacement Question My brake brake rotors are warped to hell, and I need to get new ones. I am thinking of picking up these , Brembo blanks. They look good and are cheap, and I hope that they don't warp when you look at them funny like the stockers.
Now to my question, I need to get new pads when I get new rotors, right? Should I stick with stock pads (I am fine with the stopping power, low noise, and low dust of the stock pads). If so, where can I get them online? If not, which pads would you recomend that are simmilar to stock? Keep in mind that this is my daily driver! Also, how do I break in the new setup after I have it installed? Thanks alot!
Mike
Now to my question, I need to get new pads when I get new rotors, right? Should I stick with stock pads (I am fine with the stopping power, low noise, and low dust of the stock pads). If so, where can I get them online? If not, which pads would you recomend that are simmilar to stock? Keep in mind that this is my daily driver! Also, how do I break in the new setup after I have it installed? Thanks alot!
Mike
Last edited by MikeyS2k5; Sep 26, 2005 at 10:35 AM.
1. if your pads are worn enough, and you want something that is similar to the OEM design, and with little brake dust, then you should consider Hawk HPS pads. They too are available from Tire Rack. Avoid any type of Club race or Race pads since they will be too dangerous for the streets.
2. When you bed them in, you should have instructions with the pads on how to bed-in. The procedure is slightly different from several brake systems, however, you should not brake too hard at first.
a. When you start to drive with new pads, find an area with little or no traffic and long roads, Preferable a closed racetrack with plenty of straight road.
b. Bring the vehicle up to ~60 mph, then brake firmly to about 5-10 mph. Repeat this for about 10 times. Avoid panic style stops and complete stopping where you are remaining still and resting on the brake pedal.
c. After about the 8th braking interval, you will feel the brakes fading and you might notice a peculiar odour. Please do not be alarmed by this effect as it is known as green fade. This is the initial characteristic that the pad is properly creating a layer against the brake rotor.
d. After the 10th braking interval, continue driving the vehicle with very little or no use of the brake until they return to proper braking temperature. Once the brake system has cooled, then it will be safe to park the vehicle if needed.
e. Repeat this process another two times. After about the third time, the brakes will operate as they should, provided you won't overheat them.
2. When you bed them in, you should have instructions with the pads on how to bed-in. The procedure is slightly different from several brake systems, however, you should not brake too hard at first.
a. When you start to drive with new pads, find an area with little or no traffic and long roads, Preferable a closed racetrack with plenty of straight road.
b. Bring the vehicle up to ~60 mph, then brake firmly to about 5-10 mph. Repeat this for about 10 times. Avoid panic style stops and complete stopping where you are remaining still and resting on the brake pedal.
c. After about the 8th braking interval, you will feel the brakes fading and you might notice a peculiar odour. Please do not be alarmed by this effect as it is known as green fade. This is the initial characteristic that the pad is properly creating a layer against the brake rotor.
d. After the 10th braking interval, continue driving the vehicle with very little or no use of the brake until they return to proper braking temperature. Once the brake system has cooled, then it will be safe to park the vehicle if needed.
e. Repeat this process another two times. After about the third time, the brakes will operate as they should, provided you won't overheat them.
That sounds like a lot of work for those performance pads. I think I have about 40% of my pads left, can I just use those with new rotors, or do I have to get new pads with new rotors? Sorry for the newbie questions, I have never messed with the brakes on my car.
Mike
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Get new pads so that the pads and rotor will have a fresh/level beginning they will break in correctly. Your current pads more then likely are not true by any type of imagination, so if you use them you might/will put grooves in them or not wear correctly. All brakes require a break in period. Oils and other chemicals from the factory on the pads and rotors need to be taken off and the materials need to be heated up properly so that you get the most out of the brakes. Hope this helps out.
Originally Posted by MikeyS2k5
That sounds like a lot of work for those performance pads. I think I have about 40% of my pads left, can I just use those with new rotors, or do I have to get new pads with new rotors? Sorry for the newbie questions, I have never messed with the brakes on my car.
Mike
Mike
