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<blockquote data-quote="barspen" data-source="post: 15898176" data-attributes="member: 152936"><p>Couple suggestions - Did you spray off the protective coating on the new rotors? Most have an anti-rust layer that needs to be removed with brake cleaner before install or use.</p><p></p><p>As StrayBullitt mentioned, clean a grease the guide pins....or, they are cheap to replace. I make it part of my 3-4 year maintenance plan (pins still need fresh grease). Inspect the boot for damage and replace if necessary (also, very cheap). Also, be <u><strong>VERY</strong> generous</u> with the brake cleaner...a simple streak of caliper grease, just by accidentally touching it with a dirty glove, can make for odd wear patterns on new pads and rotors.</p><p></p><p>A trick I have found to bed rears - Drive on an open road at about 40-50 mph and pull the E-brake (slowly). It engages only the rear pads. The warning light will pop on, but it wont hurt anything. Do this a few time and you will build heat in the rear and bed successfully. Many people bed too 'gently', so don't be shy! Pads should stink and smoke a little after proper bedding.</p><p></p><p>Did I mention to clean the ever-living-piss off the rotors with brake cleaner (before, during, after install)? <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="barspen, post: 15898176, member: 152936"] Couple suggestions - Did you spray off the protective coating on the new rotors? Most have an anti-rust layer that needs to be removed with brake cleaner before install or use. As StrayBullitt mentioned, clean a grease the guide pins....or, they are cheap to replace. I make it part of my 3-4 year maintenance plan (pins still need fresh grease). Inspect the boot for damage and replace if necessary (also, very cheap). Also, be [U][B]VERY[/B] generous[/U] with the brake cleaner...a simple streak of caliper grease, just by accidentally touching it with a dirty glove, can make for odd wear patterns on new pads and rotors. A trick I have found to bed rears - Drive on an open road at about 40-50 mph and pull the E-brake (slowly). It engages only the rear pads. The warning light will pop on, but it wont hurt anything. Do this a few time and you will build heat in the rear and bed successfully. Many people bed too 'gently', so don't be shy! Pads should stink and smoke a little after proper bedding. Did I mention to clean the ever-living-piss off the rotors with brake cleaner (before, during, after install)? :) [/QUOTE]
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