I'm finishing up the install job with new OEM Pads/Rotors and was wondering if this StopTech break in is necessary or beneficial.
Opinions welcomed.
DMX
Opinions welcomed.
DMX
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So most must think it's not necessary, and I tend to agree.
I suspect if you had something special than the break in might be necessary.
I needed to run to Santa fe and tried to use the brakes as little as possible (IE: used low gear to slow down on MT roads). When at a stop light I didn't sit there with my foot on the brake.
On the way home I did 3 or 4 hard stops 65- 10 the last stop seemed better than the first. After the hard stops I had ~ 15 miles to arrive home. I checked the hub temps and were what I believe is normal for that drive.
Outside temp was 66*f
Left hub 96.8*
Left Rotor 90.4*
Right hub 92.2*
Right Rotor 87.1*
Right Rear Rotor 93.3*
Left Rear Rotor 91.8*
Next weekend I'll be breaking in my breaks on the mountain roads pulling my trailer. I'll take my inferred thermometer and keep an eye on things.
DMX
The stop-tech pdf also states to clean the rotors prior to installing. I've never done it but it certainly wouldn't hurt.
I used this (PowerStop) and the FSM. As far as turning the rotors is concerned, its only a temporary fix. They'll pulse again in ___ miles anyway. If you've never turned them, turn them once and mark that day on the calander as the day you start saving for new rotors (and pads). Within about 6 months they'll pulse again if you drive as much as I do. Your experience may be different, but I've never heard of anyone being able to turn rotors without the problem returning relitavely quickly.
I have a brake job coming up and will give them a thorough cleaning.If you're talking about cleaning new rotors prior to installing, yes you do want to clean them because there is usually a thin coat of oil on them to keep them from rusting while sitting in inventory.
Just curious, why not the OEM rotors?