pad break in

[pieperz06]

well i got the Hawk DTC-70/60 and i have an event to go to on saturday and i am wondering what i should do to break them in before i get there, or if i even need to. i was going to put them on and do some decent stops get them headed up. the fronts will be on new rotors so they will be easy then i was going to to do the rears, and to do that i was going to get going at some speed backwards and do some decent stops and get them also nice and hot then let them cool take them off and go to the track and put them back on.

does this sound like a good idea or should i do some thing different.

also what do yall think about puting them on the car before i go to the track is it going to kill any thing to use the pads on a limited basis to get there and back or should i just get up extra early(4am) and do it there

 

[Sleeper_08]

Have you checked the Hawk web site for their suggestions on how to bed the pads?

 

[JeremyH]

Just to a google search on bedding pads/ seasoning rotors.

 

[Stangmeister9]

If i am not mistaken you need to run pads from at least the same manufacturer when doing what you want to do (hp+/street, dtc70/track). i could be wrong.

boy you really went all out on those pads. will have my day cut out for me this weekend! hope the weather holds.

 

[Gray Ghost GT]

From the Hawk Performance website:

Q: Why should I perform a break-in procedure on new brake pads?

A: Correct brake pad break-in (bedding) is important to assure quality braking performance over the life of the pad. This procedure allows the rubbing surface of the brake pad to slowly be brought up to racing temperatures. Proper bedding creates a transfer layer film of friction material to be applied to the rotor surface. This allows the brake pad material to rub against itself rather than the bare rotor. This increases the stopping performance of the brake pad and can reduce pad and rotor wear.

Q: What is the proper procedure for braking in new brake pads?


A: Brake pad break-in procedure.

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

Important reminders:

• Do not attempt to use badly worn or damaged rotors with new brake pads.
• Do not drag brakes while car is moving during break-in procedure.
• Do not engage pedal while car is stopped at any time following the break-in procedure.
• Upon completing the procedure, allow the brake system to completely cool before racing.
• Applying the pedal a few times before the start of the race will allow the brake pads to heat up before attempting to reach race speeds.
• Clean a used rotor surface with fine sand paper or steel wool, rinse with water, dry and install before bedding new pads.
• Some forms of racing don't allow time for the proper break-in procedure to be performed. However, it is still very important to attempt to perform at least the core of the procedure: slow heat build up and complete cool down.

Q: What can happen to my brake pads if not bedded properly?

A: Proper break-in will assure that small amounts of heat are introduced to the brake pad. Brake pads that are brought up to temperature too fast and not properly allowed to cool down may quickly become glazed and not perform as originally intended. The pads' rubbing surface reaches extreme heat levels during racing use. The surface needs slow temperature increases to help prepare the pad. Large amounts of heat all at one time can cause the brake pad rubbing surface to become somewhat liquefied and coat the pad surface with a glaze. This will dramatically reduce stopping performance as certain ingredients in the friction compound break down and cause glazing of the rubbing surface of the brake pad.

 

[ArizonaGT]

I broke in my DTC70s this weekend, just get out at the back of the grid for one of the beginner groups and do 6-8 "stops" at medium speed & medium pedal, then another 6-8 at 70-100mph. Then cool.

 

[pieperz06]

Have you checked the Hawk web site for their suggestions on how to bed the pads?

lol i totally didint even think about looking on the web site

 

[ArizonaGT]

Hawk also has bed-in instructions printed on the side of the boxes that the brake pads come in..........

 

[pieperz06]

<----- dumb

 

[Stangmeister9]

pieper, don't know if you got the message, event has been moved to this sunday instead of this saturday. hope your still running.

 

[pieperz06]

pieper, don't know if you got the message, event has been moved to this sunday instead of this saturday. hope your still running.

im not 100% sure yet i need to go look at houses so im going to try to move it to monday now instead of sunday