How to Break in Brakes?
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Methods for breaking in brakes: Perform on-road driving to grind them. Drive the car to 90 kilometers per hour, then gently apply the brakes just enough to feel the brake pads and rotors making contact. Allow the vehicle to continue moving forward while grinding the brakes until the speed drops to about 10-20 kilometers per hour. Repeat this process 2-4 times for optimal results. A new brake pad typically has a thickness of approximately 1.5 cm, which gradually wears down with use. When measuring brake pad thickness, note that each pad has raised indicators on both sides, about 2-3 mm thick. This indicator represents the replacement limit. If the brake pad thickness becomes level with this indicator, immediate replacement is necessary.