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- Boy we gotta room full of know it all shade tree mechanics here…lol
pianotuna wrote:
Cptnvideo wrote:
Care to elaborate. I prefer not clicking on links.
find a road that is not terribly busy
drive at 35 mph; then brake to 5 mph
repeat 2 x
increase speed to 55 mph; then brake to 5 mph
repeat 3 x
These are not "panic stop" braking.
drive for 30 minutes to allow cool down.
Good basic advice.- QUALITY pads like EBC will have a bedding compound and a proper procedure to do so. Just because you didn't do it does not make it right!!!
pianotuna wrote:
valhalla360 wrote:
So basically take it out on a trip and they bed themselves.
no.
So what is the earth shattering difference?
Pretty typical when heading out on a trip, there are a few low speed stops followed by a higher speed stop getting off the freeway.
Seems like a pretty similar break in regime.
Heck most RV brakes need to be changed because of lack of use rather than wearing out the pads.- Not bedding the brakes works 99% of the time, BUT that one time when you absolutely need maximum braking to avoid an accident, did you think that maybe I should have bedded the brakes properly? BOOM!
joshuajim wrote:
Not bedding the brakes works 99% of the time, BUT that one time when you absolutely need maximum braking to avoid an accident, did you think that maybe I should have bedded the brakes properly? BOOM!
Any examples of brakes failing because they weren't bedded properly?
I've never heard of one.valhalla360 wrote:
joshuajim wrote:
Not bedding the brakes works 99% of the time, BUT that one time when you absolutely need maximum braking to avoid an accident, did you think that maybe I should have bedded the brakes properly? BOOM!
Any examples of brakes failing because they weren't bedded properly?
I've never heard of one.
You're trying a little too hard here...pump the brakes...figuratively of course, given your resistance to doing it in the literal sense! LOLvalhalla360 wrote:
joshuajim wrote:
Not bedding the brakes works 99% of the time, BUT that one time when you absolutely need maximum braking to avoid an accident, did you think that maybe I should have bedded the brakes properly? BOOM!
Any examples of brakes failing because they weren't bedded properly?
I've never heard of one.
It's not failure it's how well they work. Ever heard of glazing? They still work just not as well.- IMO, bedding new brake pads/rotors is a good practice but usually not necessary provided the technician who replaced the pads/rotors actually drives the vehicle a few hundred feet after servicing it.
For those who do not understand how disc/drum brakes work: In modern days, most brakes are self adjusting, but, do require the first initial few pumps to adjust themselves to their respective mating surfaces by filling the caliper pistons (with brake fluid) to the correct amount. The new wear surfaces are also initially very porous (irregularities) and may have contamination on them from the repair process.
The first driver may not be aware of this and be surprised when the first few pedal pumps go to the floor before they get any braking action. The pedal usually pumps up (the brakes adjust themselves) very quickly.
To get full braking action, it usually requires a few aggressive stops. That's what brake bedding does. Driving moderately will do the same thing after a few miles. IME, it's those who EXPECT new brakes to work perfectly the first time who end up rear ending someone.
Chum lee Grit dog wrote:
Boy we gotta room full of know it all shade tree mechanics here…lol
And your qualifications are? GRIN
Richard
