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Brake Burnishing

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Nissan Maxima. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Burnish the brake contact surface according to the following procedure after refinishing or replacing rotors, after replacing pads, or if a soft pedal occurs at very low mileage.

CAUTION: Only perform this procedure under safe road and traffic conditions. Use extreme caution.
  1. Drive the vehicle on a straight smooth road at 50 km/h (31 MPH).
  2. Use medium brake pedal/foot effort to bring the vehicle to a complete stop from 50 km/h (31 MPH). Adjust brake pedal/foot pressure such that vehicle stopping time equals 3 to 5 seconds.
  3. To cool the brake system, drive the vehicle at 50 km/h (31 MPH) for 1 minute without stopping.
  4. Repeat steps  1 to  3, 10 times or more to complete the burnishing procedure.
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