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Old 08-30-2013, 05:02 PM   #28
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Re bedding Carbotech pads/ need for new or resurfaced discs:

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Originally Posted by Dephective View Post
The reasoning being that the scoring on the rotors from the first set of pads will cause an uneven wearing of the pad, which will cause hot spots on the rotor, which in turn will wear both out faster and increase the risk of cracking discs. Not to mention non-optimal bedding.

I've always done it just to err on the side of caution, especially if you're going to be putting that much stress on the system. I'm no expert though.


Are Carbotech pads unique, or is the theory the same for ALL pads?

Why don't other manufacturers recommend the same process?

Why, Why, Why?
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