BEDDING-IN PROCEDURE
In order to ensure optimal braking performance and the best racing experience each new set of brake pads has to undergo bedding-in procedure when assembled in the braking system.
During this important phase brake pad surface is being adjusted against the brake disc surface and a transfer layer on the brake disc surface is being developed. This significantly affects friction and wear performance of the brake couple.
Sinter recommends the following bedding-in procedure:
- Make sure the brake disc and the brake pads have been properly installed.
- Brake disc and brake pad surface should be clean and dry.
- Start slowly and brake lightly pushing the pedal for a couple of seconds in order to slow down without making a complete stop. Repeat 20 times.
- Allow brakes to cool down.
- Proceed with gradual speed increase for 5-10 laps. During this phase brake moderately without any hard stops.
- Allow the brakes to cool after each lap.
- Finish the bedding-in procedure with high speed and hard braking for 2-3 laps.
- Allow the brakes to cool down.
- Get ready to race! Your brakes already are.