Brake Pads

[ath748]

I need some new brake pads before the track day on 25th March, but how long does it take to bed the new ones in? Will I be ok if I've only ridden about 50 or so miles with the new ones on the road before I unleash them on the track??

Ta,

Ade.

[JPM]

Should be OK I'd guess, depends on where you're riding, you could do 50 motorway miles and never use the brakes:smug:

You'll find out soon enough if you miss that first braking point :lol:

[Felix]

Don't see why not. In racing, you put in a new set of pads, take it steady for a couple of laps and then go hell for leathers.

[ath748]

Good, I guess I'll find out really won't I. It's them new tyres I'll have on at the same time I gotta watch out for...:o

[dickieducati]

try to bed them in gradually before you get to the track usung them progressively harder.
50 miles doesnt mean much, depends how many times you break! make a point of CAREFULLY breaking as much as you can even if on motorways/dual carriageways.

[ath748]

OK, thanks for the advice. Steady as she goes....

[fil2]

You will be fine..........you have any questions or need any help on the day..you come find us..we will all be in the same pit garage .. in fact i hope you can join us..........

I always scrub my tyres down with sandpaper as well....helps ruff em up..prolly does nothing but makes me feel alot better....

Phil

[ath748]

I'll join you in the pit lane garage if you don't mind. Will be with a non-Ducati.....but he likes them though!