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Subject:Re: Go Westy Big Brake kit
From:Ben
Date:Thu, 12 Sep 2013 15:33:50 -0700

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
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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