FREE REPAIR MANUALS & LABOR GUIDES 1982-2013 Vehicles
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Burnishing Pads and Rotors

- Burnish the new braking surface after the brake pads have been replaced.
- Burnish the new braking surface after the rotors have been refinished or replaced.
- Burnish the new braking surface by making 20 stops from 48 km/h (30 mph).
- Use medium to firm pressure on the brake pedal.
Do not overheat the brakes.