In this article, we are going to explain the basics of brake pad bed in and brake-in.  The information listed in this article will apply to most brake pad installations for street vehicles. 

The purpose of brake pad bedding is simple; a layer of brake pad material must exist on the brake rotor for proper friction to be generated between the pad and rotor.  During any usual brake pad bed in procedure, brake pads are heated and cooled again through a series of braking applications. 

This process ensures that an even coat of brake pad resin ends up on the brake rotor surface which allows brake pads to do their job.  If a driver rushes this procedure or forgets to do it altogether, an uneven amount of pad material will wind up on the brake rotor and cause a very lackluster performance in brak...

If your brake pad wear indicators are squealing your name, then the information listed on this article will be of great use to you.

The likelihood exists, of other braking system parts being worn at the time of pad removal, so it’s good policy to check over your entire braking system at this time. Parts become compromised through corrosion, abuse, and old age, so be proactive about fixing substandard parts when you have the opportunity to do so.

Here is a list of things that mostly commonly fail on a braking system that you should be looking out for specifically:

Seals and Fittings- The easiest way to identify seal problems is to check for existing brake fluid leaks. Move around any brake system components that are attached to the brake line itself for excessive play as this may be a ...