Break in procedure for brake man 3's and Stoptech rotors

[Russ M]

Break in procedure for brake man 3\'s and Stoptech rotors

Just installed Stoptech slotted 1 piece rotors and Brakeman 3 pads. Any recomended break in procedure besides the factory one?

PS.
The factory pads were not nearly as worn as they felt, is that normal? I would say they had about 4-5mm left of pad, but they felt like they were gone.

 

[ElDiablo Viper]

Re: Break in procedure for brake man 3\'s and Stoptech rotors

3-5 hard stops from 50-5 and 2-3 hard stops from 100-5. Make sure to cool off before going to 100 and after.
Also add Brakeman fluid and ss brake lines to get a firm pedal.

 

[Tomcat]

Re: Break in procedure for brake man 3\'s and Stoptech rotors

Do a search and follow what Bill P. says!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[SoCal Rebell]

Re: Break in procedure for brake man 3\'s and Stoptech rotors

3-5 hard stops from 50-5 and 2-3 hard stops from 100-5. Make sure to cool off before going to 100 and after.
Also add Brakeman fluid and ss brake lines to get a firm pedal.

Russ with brand new rotors & pads you must be more aggressive in the break in procedure 10 60-5 stops, 4 80-5 stops and 4 100-5 stops, one after another, you will experience "green fade" in other words it will feel like your not stopping as well in the later runs, this is OK, the brakes should be smoking like a ****, again this is OK, at the end of your last run drive 3-5 miles without touching the brake so everything cools.

 

[Russ M]

Re: Break in procedure for brake man 3\'s and Stoptech rotors

Thanks

I will be doing some stopping tonight then .

 

[LETHAL GTS]

Re: Break in procedure for brake man 3\'s and Stoptech rotors

One major point to remember!!!

If you have just done the work and have not used the brakes yet, make sure you pump them up before trying your hard stops from 50 or whatever your speed is.
The very 1st time you use your brakes don't expect them to work. You need to build some pressure in the system 1st.
Just wanna save you from an asp puckering situation!
Great brake setup by the way, have fun.