Do you need to bed in new brake pads and rotors?
Anytime you install new brake rotors, brake pads, or both, it’s advantageous to bed in your new brakes. Having a uniform layer of pad material on the brake rotor is essential to minimizing brake squeal and vibration. For this procedure, you will need a good stretch of road and no traffic.
Do you need to machine new rotors?
Typically you want to have your rotors turned every other brake change. This ensures that they remain free of debris and do not warp. Regular brake wear and hot spots can often cause your rotors to become warped and having them turned will ensure that they last as long as possible before having to be replaced.
Can a VW brake pad be bedded in?
The surface area of a new VW brake pad must come in contact with a flat/smooth rotor, free from imperfections. The face of an old brake rotor is imperfect and has a glazed and scored surface instead of a flat/smooth surface. Using old brake rotors with imperfections will not allow the new VW brake pads to be bedded in properly.
Do you have to replace the brake rotors on a VW?
Using old brake rotors with imperfections will not allow the new VW brake pads to be bedded in properly. This will result in weak braking performance and VW brake pad squealing. Therefore, always install new brake rotors when installing new VW brake pads.
Do you need to put bedding in your brake rotors?
Some cars and trucks require two cycles of the bedding in procedure. This may be the case if you are using old brake rotors with new brake pads, or new brake rotors with old pads.
How long does it take to bed in New brake pads?
Bedding-in new pads and rotors should be done carefully and slowly. Rapid heat build up in the brake system can lead to warped rotors and or glazed brake pads. Most brake pad compounds will take up to 300-500 miles to fully develop an even transfer film on the rotors.