TR Paul Posted March 25, 2018 Report Share Posted March 25, 2018 Hello, fellow 6ers, it's me...again! I've just fitted a new pair of discs, on TRoy,my 1970 TR6 PI. They are standard spec discs, with (not new) EBC 'Green Stuff' pads. Will they need 'bedding in', and if so, what's the best procedure for this? Cheers, Paul. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Austin Branson Posted March 25, 2018 Report Share Posted March 25, 2018 Hello Paul, I really don't think it's a good idea to use 'old' pads at all. They will not be flat, as they will have taken on the profile of the old discs. Therefore you will need to 'wear' them flat again. I think there is a potential risk of ruining the new discs. Sorry. Change 'em. Austin Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RogerH Posted March 25, 2018 Report Share Posted March 25, 2018 Hi Paul, unless you are an ardent fan of GreenStuff then consider better options. Mintex 1144 are the usual 'go for' pad. I have Ferodo FDS167 and the work well. http://www.burtonpower.com/ds-perf-pads-f-mk2-esc-capri-cort-gran-m16-caliper-fer167.html Roger Quote Link to post Share on other sites
peejay4A Posted March 25, 2018 Report Share Posted March 25, 2018 Personally I would show the green stuff the bin. Hawk pads for me. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Drewmotty Posted March 25, 2018 Report Share Posted March 25, 2018 New pads and just use them normally. Certainly dont try them out until theyve had a few miles to settle them in. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
john.r.davies Posted March 25, 2018 Report Share Posted March 25, 2018 Here's another for Mintex. 1144 for normal road use, 1155 for 'fast road' (whatever that is) or track days. Bedding in is conditioning the pads to the temperature you will inflict on them, not conforming to the disc profile, which happens almost instantly. Stops from progressively higher speeds to the highest you will use, down to walking pace, without stopping and without leaving the pressure on the pads for longer than necessary. Choose your road carefully! Other road users may not appreciate what you are doing! Then drive normally to let them cool Done John Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JochemsTR Posted March 26, 2018 Report Share Posted March 26, 2018 (edited) Maybe this can be of assistance in future disc/pad purchases. Y-Axis: Disc X-Axis: Pads Jochem PS partially german...questions, just ask. But I assume it is understandable. Edited March 26, 2018 by JochemsTR Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TR Paul Posted March 26, 2018 Author Report Share Posted March 26, 2018 Hi Austin, Roger, Pete, Andrew, John & Jochem. Many thanks for your advice. New pads on order now! Cheers, Paul. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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