So I am replacing the rear brake pads this weekend. I am trying to figure out how to break them in. I can't do the normal 60-30 stops like you would to break in the fronts, because it really only actuates the front brakes and they are already broken in. How about a 60-30 e-brake? :keke: Any suggestions?
Right, this would actuate only the rear disc brakes, which is where the pads are that I need to break-in. Its probably not that big of a deal, and I will not even break them in, but just let them do it over time.
So you are putting on the drum pads or disk pads? The rear brakes have both. The drum is for the e-brake only. So if you are putting on new disk pads then using the e-brake will do nothing to them it would just operate the drums.
I didn't realize there were two sets of pads in the rear. I thought that my car only had disc brakes; therefore, I would only use disc pads. I was under the impression that the e-brake just lots the rear disc brakes. None of the WRX's have drum brakes.
That was the best reponse yet! But seriously. I had no idea there were tiny drums in our rear brakes.... Wow.
break-in? I think daily driving just might do the trick. I mean, I know that new breaks feel a little squishy at first but that goes away after about a day. I really think the notion of going through a brake break-in process is rather ridiculous. Actually ridiculously ridiculous. I don't claim to be an expert though.
I didn't break in my pads when I replaced front rotors and pads. I'd figure breaks really shouldn't have to have a break in period because what if you needed them right away? You can't blame an accident on breaks not broken in?. I did some quick tests in the neighborhood before I left on the street after replacing my front rotors and pads; about 5 30mph to 0 sudden stops. Unless that would be called a break in.
I need them for this weekend. I have an autox on Sunday, and may be installing them on Saturday. I wanted them to be seated before I started getting crazy on the course.