[andyo]

since no one has mentioned bedding the pads. read the directions and bed your pads.

I just had all 4 pads and rotors done under warranty at the dealership. They put on the Nissan Advantage Parts.

Should these be bedded, or is just easy driving OK for 200 miles or so?

 

[andyo]

i would still think you would need to do some type of bed process with them. otherwise you wont have a proper surface transfer.

Thanks for the quick response!

So I've been reading a lot about how to do it with varying reasons on why/why not and bedding methods. From what I understand the best way to bed the pads and rotors would be:

45MPH to 10 MPH - 3-4 times and don't come to a complete stop
60MPH to 15 MPH - 8-10 times and don't come to a complete stop
Drive without stopping for a few miles to cool the brakes and then you're done.

My concern is finding a road that I'll be able to go through the process enough without stopping to turn around. If this is how the process should go, how important is it to follow it exactly without stopping at lights or adjusting for other cars on the road, etc.?

 

[andyo]

Yea I hear ya. Again I really appreciate the info and quick responses. I could always call the dealership back b/c I forgot to ask if the broke them in yesterday, however this particular dealer has been difficult. I don't really trust them anyway. Is there an easy way to check if they bedded by looking at them? Didn't seem to see a build up of any new brake dust and the rotors still look silver where I've read you can have a bluish tint after bedding. Guess it's more 4Runner until I can find some open road early AM to bed.

 

[andyo]

Yup. Little "spongey" on the ride home but I was babying them on purpose. Dealer is less than 2 miles from home too. Great insight. Much appreciated!

 

[andyo]

OK...I kept the brake bedding process simple and so far so good:

Hit the breaks hard at 45mph to 5 or 10mph. I did this four times. Hard braking could be described as braking for an emergency. The pedal doesn't have to be slammed, but you want to stop as fast as possible.
Then I drove around for about 4-5 minutes to cool them down. Coasted as much as possible to avoid stopping.
Did not come to a complete stop until I parked my truck for the night.
Didn't use the parking brake when I parked.

 

[andyo]

Your brake SHOULD be smoking when your done. You should be able to smell it in the cab. If you don't you are wasting your time.

I didn't notice any smoke because I was obviously driving, but the 4 stops from 45-50 to almost a complete stop made it possible to smell the brakes heating up.

 

[andyo]

:goodjob:

Gee thanks.:smartass: