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Originally Posted by detours
Thanks, everyone!
Superdude posted some important info on bedding in EBC brakes in another thread. So if you get the EBC brakes, be sure to follow this procedure instead of mine.
From the EBC website:
"In Street use situations... Best procedure is to drive gently avoiding harsh braking unless in an emergency for first 100 miles. In the second 100 miles (up to 200) you can use gently increasing brake pressures when using the brakes.
Only after 200 miles urban driving (not 200 miles on a freeway where brakes are almost unused) should you attempt to apply heavy load and heat to the brakes. To do this final bedding on a QUIET ROAD in safe traffic apply the brakes and slow from 60 to 10 MPH five times in a row. Then drive slowly for a few minutes if safe to do so to allow the brakes to cool. Try to avoid coming to a rest whilst the brakes are heated."
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Detours, I wouldn't be overly concerned.
I was aware of the proper brake pad "bedding" procedure. Every time I have the brake pads changed on my cars or trucks, I am told to take it easy the first 100 miles.
I can't say that I have found it makes any noticeable difference.
On my RX3, I did several hard, panic stops the first day I rode the bike, out of necessity...lots of crazy drivers in FL.
The brakes performed fine, both in FL and in NC.
Note: I have developed the habit of using the front and rear brakes at the same time, just for those panic instances when maximum braking is needed.
jb