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Brake Pad and Rotor Bed-In Procedure

Pad/ Rotor Manual

Brake Pad Installation Procedure

The process for bedding in brake pads is simple and it can be done anywhere you have consistent grip on your tires. Ideally, you are looking for a long stretch of asphalt or concrete that is flat or has a slight downhill grade to help carry momentum. Make sure you are applying enough pressure on the brakes to consistently slow the wheels without locking the brakes up or coming to a complete stop. The goal of this being to lay down pad material onto the rotor in a consistent and even manner.

Once you have your chosen location, follow the steps below for the perfect bed:

For new Tektro pads and new rotors:

Step 1: Shift bike into a climbing gear while bike is in stand. On flat ground, pedal bike while dragging both front and rear brakes at constant pressure for 5 minutes. Do not lock brakes. This will lay an initial material down. They will start to get progressively stickier as you drag them.

Step 2: 8-10 rolling stops going from 12 mph down to 5 mph on the front brake only.

Step 3: 8-10 rolling stops going from 12 mph down to 5 mph on the rear brake only.

Step 4: 3–5 rolling stops going from 12 mph down to 5 mph while pulling both brakes.

Step 5: Go ride!

For new Tektro pads on a used rotor:

Step 1: 6-8 rolling stops going from 12mph down to 5 mph on the front brake only.

Step 2: 6-8 rolling stops going from 12 mph down to 5 mph on the rear brake only.

Step 3: 2-4 rolling stops going from 12 mph down to 5 mph while pulling both brakes.

Step 4: Go ride!