jim hearn wrote:
> On my '74 TR6 used right now for autocross, I am changing front rotors and
> putting in new pads. Since this car is not a driver and I tow it to event,
> the pads will be brand spanking new for my next autocross event. I have
> read about sanding the pads. Is there any particular grit or technique? If
> not, I guess I'll use something like 100 grit and just touch the face up a
> little.
>
> This is my first post. Thanks for having me. I've enjoyed the posts and
> look forward to lots of correspondence as I try to keep my one time SCCA
> club racer TR6 as active as possible. Jim
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Jim
Sanding the brake pads or rotors will do the opposite of what you are
trying to achieve.
Typically burnishing or bedding the brakes requires a series of moderate
brake stops (.3g @ ~ 30-35 mph) with some cooling time in between.
On a vehicle driven on the street this can occur during normal (moderate
driving).
I use to have pads and rotors pre burnished on a brake dyno before
driving events (if you know someone in the brake business this can be done).
Part of the burnishing or bedding process involves setting up a transfer
layer of material ( from the pads) on the rotors.
For your purpose I would find a deserted parking lot and do a series of
hard brake stops with adequate cooling time in between (drive around to
cool).
It shouldn't take more that 6-12 stops to do it.
Good Luck
Glenn Franco
72 Spitfire Race Car (75% complete)
Too many other TR's
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