Posts Tagged: Brake pad bedding procedure

Bedding brake pads

Bedding brake pads — Procedure Brake pad bedding is a critical step after installing new brake pads. Simply put, the brake pad bedding procedure deposits a thin transfer layer of brake pad material onto the face of the rotor.  Adherent style brake pads need this film deposit to work properly. The film deposit on the rotor contacts the friction material on the brake pad during brake application. The film-on-pad compression converts rotary motion into heat and that’s what stops your vehicle. Abrasive-style brake pads stop your car by rubbing an … Read More