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Originally Posted by Fizz
Sorry to hijack but I didn't want to create another thread just to ask these question:
1) What is the best way to bed-in new pads (say W1 or Stoptech SP) on a used disc? Discs are slotted, and in good condition since only recently installed.
2) Do I need to remove the old transfer layer?
3) What is the easiest way of removing this transfer layer?
4) Any negatives if I don't remove old transfer layer?
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1. Like any brake pad, you will need to warm up the rotors properly and then do repeated quick deceleration from a decent velocity to a relatively slow velocity (close to stopping by still moving) without engaging ABS until you feel a hint a fade. After a good cool down without using your brakes, you can park the car and you should see a hint of color on the rotors as some indicator.
2. Not really.
3. Scotch brite, a track brake pad without using the brake pedal during cruising, or turning the rotor on the lathe.
4. Your pads may or may not wear as evenly and your brakes will not be in its "optimal" state. To be honest, all you really need to focus on is bedding your brake pads properly. We provide bed in instructions with our brake orders.
