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"Running-in" brake discs
I've just changed the front brake discs on my car and the instruction leaflet stated that I am to avoid heavy braking for the first 200 kilometres - why?
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New brake discs will have a perfectly smooth surface !
You should also fit new brake pads at the same time.
The 200 miles where you should not break heavily is to allow any bedding in and also to make sure you do not warp the new discs by overheating them.
New brake discs will have a perfectly smooth surface !
You should also fit new brake pads at the same time.
The 200 miles where you should not break heavily is to allow any bedding in and also to make sure you do not warp the new discs by overheating them.
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