Have Wurth DBQ - 2200 applied to the back of the pads, sand the front of the pad lightly and follow break-in below.

Proper brake pad break-in (bedding) of NEW PADS is important and can increase braking performance, reduce sqealing and increase pad life. This procedure is needed to allow the rubbing surface of the brake pad to slowly be brought up to racing temperatures.

A brake pad that is brought up to temperature too fast and not allowed to properly cool down can quickly become glazed and not perform as intended. Proper bedding causes a transfer layer (a thin film of friction material on the surface of the rotor) to be applied to the rotor surface. This will allow the brake pad material to rub against itself rather than having the brake pad rub against the bare rotor. This not only increases the stopping performance of the pad but reduces pad and rotor wear. We recommend the following brake pad bedding procedure.


Brake pad break-in procedure.


1. At medium speed firmly engage brake pedal to slow car without coming to a complete stop.
Release pedal quickly. Do not drag brakes. Repeat five times.
2. At higher speed firmly engage brake pedal to slow car without coming to a complete stop.
Release pedal quickly. Do not drag brakes. Repeat five times.
3. At or near race speed firmly engage brake pedal to slow car without coming to a complete stop. Release pedal quickly. Do not drag brakes. Repeat three times allowing a few seconds between brake engagements while car is in motion.
4. Park car for approximately 20 minutes or until brake rotors are cool to the touch. Do not hold brake pedal on.
5. If at any time during the above steps the brake pedal becomes soft or brake fade is noticed, park the car immediately for approximately 20 minutes.


Points to remember
* Do not drag brakes or hold brake pedal down while car is moving during this procedure.
* DO NOT hold brakes on while car is stopped at any time during the break-in procedure. -This especially goes for track cars!!!!
* Following the procedure, allow the brake system to completely cool before racing.
* Before each race apply heat to the pads before attempting to reach race speeds.
* Clean used rotor surface with fine sand paper or steel wool.
* Do not attempt to use badly worn or damaged rotors.


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