I am going to put these on this weekend in preparation for VIR. What grit sand paper should i use to scrub these down with before i put them on? are there shims behind the stock pads? Should i reuse them or leave them out? and the back of the pad gets a coat of antiseize, right? anything else i need to know besides doing a search. Thanks guys.

 

Call Andie Lin at Carbotech - http://www.carbotecheng.com - he has all the instructions for bedding/prepping the pads...

 

I think the stuff on the back of the pad is antisqueal compound made for that purpose - I don't think that's the same thing as antiseize.

 

Do not sand the pads.

Install them as per usual, and follow the bedding instructions on our webiste (www.carbotecheng.com) under the FAQ.

-Andie

 

What's the purpose of sanding the pads??

 

On new pads? I don't see a purpose. On glazed pads on the other hand....

 

alot of pad makers want you to lightly sand the rotor before pad installation to remove any oil/grit/crap, but I've never heard of sanding the pads???

 

I have installed these pads several times without sanding them. The only thing you need to do is bed them in properly. Most importantly enjoy them!


[Modified by Mclaren_F1_Fan, 3:39 PM 2/15/2002]

 

Yeah, you can sand the rotors to remove your prior brake pads friction material so the new pad has a "fresh" service to bed in with..