rjmalm

What is your recommended brake bedding process for a new RC-F?
the RC-F user manual just says avoid sudden stops of 186miles and nothing else.
Some Club Lexus people report brake noise and I assume they did not use any brake bedding process.

Project Mu brake that I have used on my IS-F recommends:
Step 1: Make 10 stops from 30 mph down to about 10 mph using moderate braking pressure and allowing approximately 30 seconds between stops for cooling. Do not drag your pads during these stops.

Step 2: Make 5 consecutive stops from 50 mph down to 10 mph . After the 5th stop, allow your braking system to cool for approximately 30 minutes. This completes the break-in of your pads to the rotor surface.

LexCareSC

That's a great question. There are not any specific mph recommendations for bedding the brakes. However, it is suggested that you "brake hard" for the first 5 stops you make. This should assist you with avoiding any type of breaking noises in the future.

rjmalm

I found this on the web.
http://www.brembo.com/en/car/Racing/.../Documents/USA CATALOGO.pdf
It is very important to follow
proper brake bedding
procedure following
installation. This is necessary
not only for optimum
performance of the system, but
also to avoid onset of judder
(vibration felt through brake
and steering).
The discs are delivered with a
thin zinc coating to prevent
corrosion. Prior to beginning
the bedding procedure, this
plating must be removed
from the braking surfaces by
driving the car slowly (under
30mph) and performing very
light brake applications in
order to remove the plating
without generating heat.
With too much heat or pedal
pressure, this plating can be
deposited unevenly on the
disc, and impregnated into
the pad, further increasing
the likelihood of judder
development. Once a visual
inspection of the braking
surfaces confirms that the
plating has been evenly
removed, begin with the
bedding procedure as specified
below.
•
Drive vehicle to a remote
area and perform at least
30 brake applications of 3
second duration. Use light/
medium deceleration with
varying starting speeds. Leave
at least ½ mile between each
brake application
•
The purpose of this procedure
is to gradually increase
the temperature in the
components without thermal
shock, and to mate the brake
pad and disc friction surfaces
•
After the repeated stops,
drive the vehicle for several
miles with little or no braking
in order to adequately cool
the components
•
The system is now ready for
normal use

NOTE: This entire procedure
must be complete before
driving the vehicle as normal. It
is especially important that this
process is completed before
any extended same-speed
driving is done (i.e. freeway
travel). Failure to follow these
instructions greatly increases
the likelihood of judder
development.
NOTE: After installation or
bleeding of the brake system,
flush any brake fluid from
around the bleed screws, etc,
using soapy water. Over time,
brake fluid trapped in these
areas may cause paint damage.
Additionally, do not use acidic
wheel cleaners when washing
your vehicle, as they can cause
damage to the caliper finish
and aluminum disc mounting
bells, as well as to the wheels
themselves. Use only soap and
water when cleaning wheels or
braking components