Brake Pad Bedding-In
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport and 2011 Land Rover Range Rover Sport. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
NOTE:
This procedure is to gradually increase the temperature in the braking components without inducing thermal shock and to mate the brake pad and disc friction surfaces.
- With the vehicle stationary, pump the brake pedal until the pedal is firm.
- Drive the vehicle and make sure that the braking system operates correctly.
- Using light to medium deceleration and varying speeds, leave at least 0.5 mile (0.8 Km) between each brake application.
- Drive the vehicle, preforming 30 brake applications of 3 second intervals.
NOTE:
The following steps must be done without excessive traffic.