Carbotech Bedding Recommendations
From Carbotech Website
Proper bedding instructions for the Bobcat 1521 Compound :
1.
Brake from 60mph down to 30mph about 4-6 times.
2.
Then let your brakes cool for about 2-3 minutes while driving.
3.
Repeat step # 1.
4.
Allow the brake pads and discs to cool down to ambient temperature (about 30 minutes or more).
NOTE: Proper bedding of pads & rotors will result in greater performance and longer pad & rotor wear.
Proper bedding instructions for XP-Series Compounds :
1.
All new brake pads require a bedding process, start this process by pumping your brakes a few times to
assure proper installation. Once on track perform several moderate (medium) near stops (to a very slow
rolling speed) to thoroughly warm up the pads and rotors. This should take 1-2 laps. This allows a thin layer
of the pad material to be transferred into the micro-grooves of the rotor.
2.
After the pads/rotors are warm, perform a series of hard near stops (to a slow rolling speed) until some
brake fade is felt. This process should take about 2-4 laps (depending on the track). Once this occurs, then
stay off the brakes (as much as possible) and bring your car into the pits/paddock to completely cool. Do not
lock the tires during this operation.
3.
Allow brake pads and/or rotors cool down to ambient temperatures; no less than 30 minutes. The total
bedding procedure should not take more than 5-6 laps or about 10-15 minutes.
NOTE: The proper way to bed your brake pads and brake discs (rotors) is to bed them on the racetrack, NOT on the
street (excluding the Bobcat 1521 compound).
Warning: Failure to properly bed in your pads could lead to friction material to chunk and break up resulting in poor
pad performance and pad life. Improper bedding can also lead to overheating your pads and causing them to glaze
over resulting in the car not being able to stop or slow properly.
Bedding procedure for brake rotors
New discs (rotors) just like pads need to be bedded in. Proper bedding will increase the rotor life and make it more
resistant to thermal cracking. Before installing the new brake discs (rotors), be sure to thoroughly clean discs with
clean wipes and brake cleaner. By cleaning the disc surface you want to make sure you have completely removed
any and all grease, surface residue, and debris that might contaminate or damage the brake pads. Once the discs
(rotors) are installed on the vehicle perform the following procedure. Please note that you can bed new pads & discs
(rotors) at the same time.
1.
Start out with several near stops for the first 1-2 laps, while gradually increasing your speed and brake force
with every stop.
2.
Next, do another 1-2 laps at normal speed followed by a cool down lap. The gray coloration is the pad
material depositing a transfer layer of material into the micro-grooves of the disc. This process is pinnacle in
achieving the best performance and life out of the rotor.
3.
Then allow rotor(s) to completely cool down to ambient temperature.
Proper USED brake rotor bed in procedures:
1.
If rotors have been previously bedded with Carbotech brake pads, then bedding the rotors again is not
necessary.
2.
If rotors were previously bedded using a different manufacturer’s brake pads; then it is strongly
recommended that the used discs (rotors) be reconditioned/turned and meet minimum specification
requirements.
3.
Start out with several near stops for the first 1-2 laps, while gradually increasing your speed and brake force
with every stop.
4.
Next, do another 1-2 laps at normal speed followed by a cool down lap. The gray coloration is the pad
material depositing a transfer layer of material into the micro-grooves of the rotor. This process is pinnacle in
achieving the best performance and life out of the rotor.
5.
Then allow rotor(s) to completely cool down to ambient temperature.
NOTE: Brake pads should be checked regularly. If pads are wearing evenly, then the pads can be used almost down
to the backing plate.
NOTE: Do not drag your brakes; meaning, do not continually drive around the track with applied pressure to your
brake pedal. This does not bed brake pads and/or rotors properly. This can severely hurt the performance and life of
your brake pads & rotors.