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Rear Disc Brake




REAR DISC BRAKE

Brake Burnishing


CAUTION:
- Burnish contact surfaces between brake pads and disc brake rotor according to the following procedure after refinishing the disc brake rotor, replacing brake pads or if a soft pedal occurs at very low mileage.
- Be careful of vehicle speed. Brakes do not operate firmly/securely until pads and disc rotor are securely seated.
- Only perform this procedure under safe road and traffic conditions. Use extreme caution.
1.Drive the vehicle on straight, flat road.
2.Depress the brake pedal until the vehicle stops.
3.Release the brake pedal for a few minutes to allow the brake components to cool.
4.Repeat steps 1 to 3 until pad and disc rotor are securely seated.