VANAGON archives -- September 2013, week 2 (#221)

Date:         Thu, 12 Sep 2013 15:33:50 -0700
Reply-To:     Ben <syncro@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         Ben <syncro@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Go Westy Big Brake kit
Comments: To: Scott Daniel <scottdaniel@TURBOVANS.COM>
In-Reply-To:  <52323C42.2050201@turbovans.com>
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It would be better if you included and explanation 'why' new pads have to be broken in. Can you spell 'green fade'? Come on, work it. Work it. Use that search button.


BenT
sent from my electronic leash

On Sep 12, 2013, at 3:12 PM, Scott Daniel <scottdaniel@TURBOVANS.COM> wrote:


> I was also going to ask about break-in procedure on the pads, if any was
> use.
> 
> generally ..I advise......don't baby or over-use the brakes the first
> 500 miles or so ..
> but do use them medium hard now and then .intentionally.
> 
> some brake pads even come with break-in instructions.
> it's a fairly significant factor.
> 
> scott

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