Z1 2 Piece Akebono Rotors - Need help

Spooler · 06-28-2015, 01:54 AM

Did you bed the pads in? Biggest mistake that can be made. I have XP8 pads/Z1 2-piece on all 4 corners and it was a handful breaking the pads in. I had to get after it. My car stops great. I am not sure about your pads but XP8's do require a little heat before they come alive. It's the pads that make the most impact on initial bit, etc.

SurfDog · 06-28-2015, 07:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Spooler

Did you bed the pads in? Biggest mistake that can be made. I have XP8 pads/Z1 2-piece on all 4 corners and it was a handful breaking the pads in. I had to get after it. My car stops great. I am not sure about your pads but XP8's do require a little heat before they come alive. It's the pads that make the most impact on initial bit, etc.

I have Z1 pads and my stops are more like collisions but I definitely had to aggressively bed in the pads

jsutton2 · 06-28-2015, 01:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Spooler

Did you bed the pads in? Biggest mistake that can be made. I have XP8 pads/Z1 2-piece on all 4 corners and it was a handful breaking the pads in. I had to get after it. My car stops great. I am not sure about your pads but XP8's do require a little heat before they come alive. It's the pads that make the most impact on initial bit, etc.

How do you bed the pads in? I'm reading different things for different pads. Check on the quote below, and pay special attention to the "Note". I have the blue racking pads I think.

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HAWK
After installing new pads make 6 to 10 stops from approximately 35 mph with moderate pressure. Make an additional two to three hard stops from approximately 40 to 45 mph. Do not allow the vehicle to come to a complete stop.When completed with this process, park the vehicle and allow the brakes to cool completely before driving on them again. Do not engage the parking brake until after this cooling process is compete.

Note: Hawk racing pads (Blue, Black, HT-10, HT-12) may require a different bed-in procedure. Contact your sales specialists at the Tire Rack for racing application information.

jsutton2 · 06-28-2015, 01:40 PM

Found this:

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Bed-in / Burnishing Instructions
1. After installing new brake pads, make 6-to-10 stops from approximately 30-35 MPH applying moderate pressure.

2. Make an additional 2-to-3 hard stops from approximately 40-45 MPH.

3. DO NOT DRAG BRAKES!

4. Allow at least 15 minutes for the brake system to cool down.

5. After step 4 is completed, your new Hawk Performance brake pads are ready for use.

Do you guys think I've already messed up by driving on them for 30-40 miles? I had to drive home, and I made a few complete stops... etc.

jsutton2 · 06-28-2015, 01:45 PM

If I have already messed up, is it as simple as getting all new break pads or will the rotors need turned also?

06-28-2015, 01:54 AM	#1 (permalink)
Spooler A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Ga Posts: 14,175 Drives: 2013 Nismo 370z Rep Power: 2684395	Did you bed the pads in? Biggest mistake that can be made. I have XP8 pads/Z1 2-piece on all 4 corners and it was a handful breaking the pads in. I had to get after it. My car stops great. I am not sure about your pads but XP8's do require a little heat before they come alive. It's the pads that make the most impact on initial bit, etc. TreeSemdyZee, Staggered357, SurfDog and 2 others like this. Last edited by Spooler; 06-28-2015 at 01:58 AM.

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jsutton2 Base Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Austin Posts: 239 Drives: 2010 370Z Sport Rep Power: 13	If I have already messed up, is it as simple as getting all new break pads or will the rotors need turned also? __________________ 2010 Brilliant Silver 370z Sport - 08/01/2014 - And so it begins...

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