Was there an actual manufacturer (Lexus/Textar) brake bed-in procedure? I've searched the forums and googled, and majority of what I'm finding is directing me to StopTech info. Which is fine and all, but imo their info is directed towards their products, and not Textar. I have the same mindset/questions when it comes to Tom's pads, Project Mu, etc. Different material, different brake bed-in procedure, etc etc.

This one website Baer and StopTech lists two different ways of bedding brakes in. I know this shouldn't be rocket science, but I like to triple check my stuff, especially when it comes to safety such as brakes.

Doing rotors, pads, and fluids this time, but want to know my crap before buying anything.

Thanks!

 

I've read conflicting information when I installed my OEM pads, some said to not enthusiastically brake for the first 400 miles, others said to do 5 or 6 60-10 stops (not triggering ABS) and cool off the pads by driving for a while. I got an annoying low speed judder after taking it easy for 400 miles so did a few hard stops and that basically eliminated the judder.

Went straight to the 60-10 stops when I installed my Akebonos and skipped the judder altogether. Still biting very strong & smoothly after 25k miles.