Just installed new pads, how long is the break in period before I can step on them hard?

 

only race pads need to be "bedded" Brake away!

 

Are you sure about that?

 

Yup! ever get back from a brake job from PepBoys and have them say.."take it easy and break em in!"?

I think you will be fine. If you are still concerned, then drag your foot on the brakes for about 50 Yards while traveling..30MPH.

 

I didnt go to pep boys, the dealer did them.

 

Not to mention the obvious, and dont take only my responses for help.


But then did the dealer say that?

 

Yes the dealer told me to take it easy on the brakes for the first 200 miles.

 

just use them right away.

 

I read somewhere they recommend taking them to relatively high temperature by braking several times from 50-60 km/h and let them cool down. After that they are would be ready to take abuse.
I'm not sure if it is enough though. I did this procedure and after several days took my car for a lapping day. Brakes were smoking so much that I got black flagged

 

I know for sure at the shop that my father works at, they give a warning on paper to brake job customers:

"Avoid excessive or high speed braking for the first 160-200 miles. Harsh braking can cause heat spots which leads to a reduction of braking efficiency"

Now I sort of agree and disagree with that statement. When you are driving around town how often do you brake at the threshold? Harsh is a very broad word to use and I think they really mean don't brake to the limits of your brake system right away.

Again it's just a matter of your opinion on the subject. But we can all agree that you get the absolute worse performance from your brakes when it's brand new.

 

Thanks for the responses!

 

wow mugen gsr...you have a really really really strong gsr!

 

I have a friend who's Civic Si is even stronger.

 

198 at the flywheel
isn't really that strong

 

I think you should just go crazy on them just like anything else you would get new.

 

I don't think so.