{"id":106160,"date":"2024-05-09T19:47:02","date_gmt":"2024-05-10T02:47:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogv2prod.wpenginepowered.com\/blog\/?p=106160"},"modified":"2024-10-25T08:46:23","modified_gmt":"2024-10-25T15:46:23","slug":"bedding-in-brakes-what-is-a-brake-bed-in-and-how-does-it-help","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/bedding-in-brakes-what-is-a-brake-bed-in-and-how-does-it-help\/","title":{"rendered":"Bedding in Brakes: What is a Brake Bed-In and How Does It Help?"},"content":{"rendered":"<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\">\n<html><body><span class=\"span-reading-time rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\">Reading Time: <\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\"> 5<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">minutes<\/span><\/span><style>.kadence-column106160_f6065c-77 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column106160_f6065c-77 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column106160_f6065c-77 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column106160_f6065c-77 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column106160_f6065c-77 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column106160_f6065c-77 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column106160_f6065c-77{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column106160_f6065c-77 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column106160_f6065c-77 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column106160_f6065c-77 inner-column-1 qk-look-widget\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ultimate-post-row ultp-block-978453  qk-main-wrap\"><div class=\"ultp-row-wrapper\"><div class=\"ultp-row-content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ultimate-post-column ultp-block-070436\"><div class=\"ultp-column-wrapper\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading106160_0821fc-24, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading106160_0821fc-24[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading106160_0821fc-24\"]{text-align:center;font-size:20px;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading106160_0821fc-24 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading106160_0821fc-24[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading106160_0821fc-24\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-family:Inter;font-weight:500;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading106160_0821fc-24 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading106160_0821fc-24[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading106160_0821fc-24\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"kt-adv-heading106160_0821fc-24 summary-title wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading106160_0821fc-24\"><span>Summary<\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>&ldquo;Bedding in&rdquo; or &ldquo;burnishing&rdquo; new disc brakes improves the compatibility of your vehicle&rsquo;s brake pads and rotor, and it&rsquo;s wise to do this with new brake pads and new or freshly machined rotors.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It might help prevent early life brake fade and can improve brake performance. It also helps increase brake friction and may improve brake longevity.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bedding in the brakes is simple and best done on empty roads. Drivers typically bed in their brakes after they install new brake pads or brake rotors by simply driving the vehicle, but there is a specific procedure that works best for this.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is a Brake Bed-in?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A brake bed-in is a process that helps prepare the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/brake-pad-set\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"brake pads\">brake pads<\/a> and the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/brake-disc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"rotor\">rotor<\/a> to work well together by establishing a protective film on the surface of the rotor with friction. This film is created with material from the brake pad and helps your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/how-long-do-brake-pads-last\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"brake pads last longer\">brake pads last longer<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Drivers typically bed in their brakes after they <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/how-to-replace-front-brake-pads\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"install new brake pads\">install new brake pads<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/how-to-replace-brake-discs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"brake rotors\">brake rotors<\/a> by simply driving the vehicle normally, but there is a specific procedure that works best for this.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"668\" src=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/bedding-in-brakes-1024x668.jpg\" alt=\"bedding in brakes\" class=\"wp-image-106167\" style=\"width:1024px;height:668px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/bedding-in-brakes-1024x668.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/bedding-in-brakes-300x196.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/bedding-in-brakes-768x501.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/bedding-in-brakes-1536x1002.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/bedding-in-brakes-150x98.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/bedding-in-brakes.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Drivers typically bed in their brakes after they install new brake pads or brake rotors.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Are the Advantages of Bedding in Brakes?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Bedding in the brake pads can help prevent early life <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/the-dangers-of-brake-fade\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"brake fade\">brake fade<\/a>. It works toward ensuring consistent brake performance and helps increase brake friction. It may also improve brake longevity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Prevents Early Life Brake Fade<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Bedding in your brakes revolves around the friction between the rotor and the brake pads, which burns away gunk and moisture on the brake pad. This prevents what&rsquo;s known as early life brake fade, or &ldquo;green fade,&rdquo; which is characterized by poor braking performance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-data443-irp-shortcode irp-shortcode\"><div style=\"clear:both; margin-top:0em; margin-bottom:1em;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/things-to-remember-when-buying-brake-pads\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"dofollow\" class=\"u526815943e603025102be202e4b8d55c\"><style> .u526815943e603025102be202e4b8d55c { padding:0px; margin: 0; padding-top:1em!important; padding-bottom:1em!important; width:100%; display: block; font-weight:bold; background-color:#eaeaea; border:0!important; border-left:4px solid #34495E!important; text-decoration:none; } .u526815943e603025102be202e4b8d55c:active, .u526815943e603025102be202e4b8d55c:hover { opacity: 1; transition: opacity 250ms; webkit-transition: opacity 250ms; text-decoration:none; } .u526815943e603025102be202e4b8d55c { transition: background-color 250ms; webkit-transition: background-color 250ms; opacity: 1; transition: opacity 250ms; webkit-transition: opacity 250ms; } .u526815943e603025102be202e4b8d55c .ctaText { font-weight:bold; color:#464646; text-decoration:none; font-size: 16px; } .u526815943e603025102be202e4b8d55c .postTitle { color:#000000; text-decoration: underline!important; font-size: 16px; } .u526815943e603025102be202e4b8d55c:hover .postTitle { text-decoration: underline!important; } <\/style><div style=\"padding-left:1em; padding-right:1em;\"><span class=\"ctaText\">See also<\/span>&nbsp; <span class=\"postTitle\">Things to Remember When Buying Brake Pads<\/span><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column106160_0cf3bb-ad > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column106160_0cf3bb-ad > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column106160_0cf3bb-ad > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 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.kb-image-is-ratio-size{flex-grow:1;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column106160_532f03-e6 kb-section-dir-horizontal kb-section-md-dir-horizontal inner-column-1 pro-tip-item1\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.kb-image106160_447ed8-34.kb-image-is-ratio-size, .kb-image106160_447ed8-34 .kb-image-is-ratio-size{max-width:45px;width:100%;}.wp-block-kadence-column > .kt-inside-inner-col > .kb-image106160_447ed8-34.kb-image-is-ratio-size, .wp-block-kadence-column > .kt-inside-inner-col > .kb-image106160_447ed8-34 .kb-image-is-ratio-size{align-self:unset;}.kb-image106160_447ed8-34 figure{max-width:45px;}.kb-image106160_447ed8-34 .image-is-svg, .kb-image106160_447ed8-34 .image-is-svg img{width:100%;}.kb-image106160_447ed8-34 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image106160_447ed8-34\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cld.partsimg.com\/image\/upload\/f_auto,dpr_auto,q_auto,c_pad\/carparts\/blog\/widgets\/protip\/services-icon\" alt=\"\" class=\"kb-img\"><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column106160_4611ce-7b > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column106160_4611ce-7b > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column106160_4611ce-7b > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column106160_4611ce-7b > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column106160_4611ce-7b > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column106160_4611ce-7b > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column106160_4611ce-7b{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column106160_4611ce-7b > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column106160_4611ce-7b > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column106160_4611ce-7b inner-column-2 pro-tip-item2\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<div class=\"protip-desc\">\n\t<div class=\"help-tip\">\n\t\t<p><strong>Pro Tips<\/strong> are nuggets of information direct from ASE-certified automobile technicians working with CarParts.com, which may include unique, personal insights based on their years of experience working in the automotive industry. These can help you make more informed decisions about your car.<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n    <div class=\"help-caption\">\n        <p>\n            <strong>Pro Tip:<\/strong>\n            It&rsquo;s not that this won&rsquo;t happen automatically, but any good mechanic will burnish\/bed new brake pads before returning the vehicle to the customer. If you&rsquo;ve replaced your own pads and rotors, it&rsquo;s a good practice.\n        <\/p>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition, bedding in new pads and rotors can help prevent thermal shock in new rotors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Makes Brake Performance More Consistent<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Freshly installed brake pads and rotors that haven&rsquo;t been bedded in yet might not work consistently. Brake performance could often be unresponsive until the pads and the rotor become accustomed to one another.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While the two will eventually work well together after a certain amount of time, bedding in the brakes helps speed up the process. This is because bedding in the brakes increases friction and brake responsiveness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The most common thing you might notice with new brake pads (depending on the type of pad) is that the pedal may be a little softer than it was with the old pads. This isn&rsquo;t a big problem and will usually straighten itself out as you drive. Cheaper pads may stink and smoke after the first few stops, but higher grade pads won&rsquo;t.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>The most common thing you might notice with new brake pads (depending on the type of pad) is that the pedal may be a little softer than it was with the old pads. This isn&rsquo;t a big problem and will usually straighten itself out as you drive. Cheaper pads may stink and smoke after the first few stops, but higher grade pads won&rsquo;t.<\/p>\n<cite>&ndash;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/author\/richardmccuistian\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Richard McCuistian, ASE Certified Master Automobile Technician\">Richard McCuistian, ASE Certified Master Automobile Technician<\/a><\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Increases Brake Friction<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Friction is generated when this new brake pad film is sheared and the rotor machine marks are worn smooth as the pads are applied, effectively matching the pads to the surfaces where they&rsquo;ll live until they&rsquo;re worn out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Improves Longevity of Your Brakes<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Because bedding in your brakes establishes a stable transfer film, the brake system can last longer. The film lets the rotor and the brake pads make a lot more contact with one another, making the brakes more responsive. The initial contact of a new pad and its rotor surface isn&rsquo;t a complete match until the two surfaces have worked together for a while.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"article-search-widget\">\n<div class=\"cp-search\">\n<div align=\"center\">\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cld.partsimg.com\/image\/upload\/w_auto,dpr_auto\/carparts\/logos\/badge_wordmark\/full_color\/CP_LOGO_COLOUR_RGB\" alt=\"CarParts.com\" width=\"300\" height=\"56\">\n<\/div>\n<form id=\"cpsearchform\" name=\"cpsearchform\" action=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/search\" method=\"get\" target=\"_blank\" accept-charset=\"character_set\" aria-label=\"search CarParts.com\">\n    <input type=\"text\" class=\"keyword\" name=\"q\" placeholder=\"Search for parts on CarParts.com\" value=\"\" aria-label=\"Search CarParts.com\"><input type=\"submit\" class=\"btn-search\" value=\"Search\" aria-label=\"Search\">\n<\/form>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Bed In or Burnish Brakes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Fortunately, bedding in your brake pads is a relatively simple process that doesn&rsquo;t require a mechanic. You won&rsquo;t need special tools or equipment to get the job done &ndash; just your vehicle and the open road. It&rsquo;s important to mention that bedding in your brakes should always be done on empty roads with as few people on the road as possible. Doing it early in the morning is ideal. You&rsquo;ll need to maintain a steady speed without stopping, so avoiding other drivers is a must.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are actually a couple of decent methods of burnishing or bedding new brakes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>First, let&rsquo;s look at the Bendix 30\/30\/30 Method:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Execute 30 stops from 30 miles per hour with a 30-second cooling interval between stops. These should be gentle stops to bed the pads and shoes into the rotor and drums.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cool Down: After the burnishing procedure, drive around for a few miles without heavy braking to allow the brakes to cool down completely.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>This is another method that might be harder to follow because there are more steps:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Drive and maintain a speed of 60 mph and gently step on the brakes to increase the temperature of your brake pads.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Step on the brakes firmly and decrease your speed from 60 mph to 10 mph. Don&rsquo;t engage the anti-lock braking system.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>After your vehicle reaches a speed of 10 mph, accelerate again to a speed of 60 mph. Don&rsquo;t stop your vehicle at any point during this process.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Repeat these steps 8-10 times.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Drive to a place where you can park your vehicle for 30 minutes. Give your brake pads enough time to cool down after being bedded in.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are some of the most commonly asked questions regarding brake bed-ins.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How long does it take for brakes to bed in?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Many factors affect how long it takes for a vehicle&rsquo;s brake pads to bed in. For example, the brake pads you use and the specifications of your vehicle can speed up the process or make it take longer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Typically, you&rsquo;ll need to drive 100-300 miles before the bedding-in process is complete. 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