Brake Burnishing

FRONT DISC BRAKE

Brake Burnishing Procedure

Burnish contact surfaces between disc rotors and pads according to following procedure after refinishing or replacing rotors, after replacing pads, or if a soft pedal occurs at very low mileage.

CAUTION:
- Be careful of vehicle speed because the brake does not operate easily until pad and disc rotor are securely seated.
- Only perform this procedure under safe road and traffic conditions. Use extreme caution.
1.Drive vehicle on straight, flat road.
2.Depress brake pedal with the power to stop vehicle within 3 to 5 seconds until the vehicle stops.
3.Drive without depressing brake for a few minutes to cool the brake.
4.Repeat steps 1 through 3 until pad and disc rotor are securely seated.