Bedding in new rotors and pads-how?

[G8V8]

What is the best way to break in a new set of pads and rotors?

[GRRRR8]

3 stops from 30 to 0 light pressure. 3 stops from 40 to 0 medium pressure. 3 stops 50 to 0 heavy pressure. Cruise 1 mile without touching brakes. Take home and let sit until brakes are cool to the touch (2-3 hours) and you are good to go.

[wreckwriter]

Have you already changed out the pads? If so, any tips or gotchas?

[GRRRR8]

Pretty easy Tom. Do 1 wheel at a time and use the old pad and a c clamp to press the pistons in.

[wreckwriter]

I'm going to be doing the lines at the same time. Just trying to make sure I've got my shit together, seems a lot of places I could hose it up. Haven't done brakes on anything in about 10 years....

[GRRRR8]

Not much different then the old school ones.

[wreckwriter]

I guess my biggest worry is doing this in the right order.

Change the lines
Bleed
Change the pads

or

Change the pads
Change the lines
Bleed

??

[GRRRR8]

Replace the pads, replace the hoses, and bleed. This process can be done 1 wheel at at time and then bleed the system.

[wreckwriter]

OK, clarify one thing please. When you say "bleed the system", if I bleed each wheel as I do it I'm done, no? There isn't something that has to be bled other than each wheel is there?

[G8V8]

Thanks guys. This weekend I'm installing GXP front brakes and SS lines. The only part I have concerns about are the lines and hoping they come apart easily at the chassis end. Any tips or suggestions?

[GRRRR8]

They will easily come apart. You may spray the fitting before starting with a penetrant to assist if you see rust.

[G8V8]

Sounds like something even I could do.

[GT-610]

yeah,I will be changing two sets this weekend...my mothers on her hyundai and my wifeys on her Honda pilot.its funny,they come apart exactly the same

[NDM]

Sounds like something even I could do.

You have too much money on your hands...I suggest as part of your rehab you donate some to me....

JK....I am so envious...