[TexasScout]

I should also buy one of those tools............but knowing me I probably wont. lol

I use one of the OLD pads between the piston and clamp to apply even pressure when pushing the piston back in.

$10.00 at Harbor Freight.

I changed mine a while back. I had 141,000 miles on them. I changed everything Rotors and pads, although I probably could have gone another 10-20K. I saved the rotors because they were not worn enough and I will have them machined for future use.

I got that kind of mileage because of my 105 mile daily commute, I only touch the brakes 16 times in a normal day over that 105 miles and I also let up on the gas way before I need to use them. My last set of tires lasted 91,000 miles.

 

[TexasScout]

I have done it both ways. I always "bed in" my performance cars, but the Frontier, I just drove it and it's fine.

 

[TexasScout]

This is typically what I do. Maybe a little higher top speed.




I find this to be too aggressive and will smoke your brakes. I feel that doing so is more detrimental then beneficial.

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.

 

[TexasScout]

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.

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