Bedding in Motorsport Brake Pads

February 20, 2023

If pads and discs are not bedded in properly, the brake system will not achieve its maximum performance, wear behavior, pedal feel and lifetime. Therefore, correct bedding in of brakes is absolutely essential.

Step 1: Breaking in (Out Lap)

10 stops with mid pressure / low temperature from 150 km/h to approximately 80 km/h

Step 2: Heating up (Fast Lap) 

A sequence of 5 stops with medium to high pressure from 180km/h to approximately 60km/h with maximum acceleration between the stops 

Step 3: Recovery stop (In Lap)

3-5 stops with mid pressure from 150km/h to approximately 80km/h