Z47 Medium Duty and Fleet Carbon-Fiber Semi-Metallic Brake Pads with Hardware Kit

Break-In is critical for optimal performance

The break-in procedure is critical to brake performance. The reason for a proper break-in is to establish an even layer of friction material deposited on the rotors from the brake pads. It is very important that this initial layer of friction material is evenly distributed.

Break in your PowerStop Brakes as follows:

• 1

  After installation, perform 30 decelerations from 30 mph to 5 mph with 30 seconds in between each deceleration for cooling. You should expect to smell some resin as the brakes get hot.

• 2

  If you're forced to stop, complete the stop and either shift the vehicle into park or give room in front so you can allow the vehicle to roll slightly while waiting for the traffic light. The rotors will be very hot and holding down the brake pedal will force the brake pad to contact the rotor and possibly create an imprint on the rotor. This imprint may contribute to the creation of brake judder.

• 3

  Once this is completed and the brakes have cooled to standard operating temperature, you may use the brakes normally. Never cool your brakes with water, as this can damage them.