“Bedding-in new pads and rotors should be done carefully and slowly… Most brake pad compounds will take up to 300-400 miles to fully develop an even transfer film on the rotors.” Failure to follow these procedures may result in brake judder, excessive noise, or other difficulties in bedding-in the new brake pads.

Tools Required

• Disposable mechanic’s gloves to protect your hands and keep them clean.
• Jack and jack stands.
• Lug wrench.
• C-clamp or length of wood to retract the piston.
• Wrench (choose a socket, open end or adjustable wrench)
• Turkey baster for drawing out brake fluid.
• Plastic tie, bungee cord or piece of string.

The Tools Needed to Change Brakes

• Start With the Right Protection. Before you start any project on your car, make sure that you are properly protected.
• Brake Pads and Rotors.
• Jack and Jack Stand.
• Lug Nut Wrench.
• Brake Caliper Piston Tool.
• Brake Bleeder Wrench.
• Allen Wrench Set.

Brake Bedding Instructions

1. Speed up to 35 mph.
2. Use moderate brake pressure to slow down to 5 mph.
3. Repeat 2-3 times.
4. Speed up to 55 mph.
5. Use strong brake pressure to slow down to 5 mph.
6. Repeat 4-5 times.
7. Drive for 5-10 minutes to allow the brakes to slowly cool down.
8. Park the vehicle and let the brakes cool for an hour.

After the last brake application, accelerate back up to 60 mph and drive for several minutes without braking so the brakes can cool. This should complete the initial bedding of the pads. Some brake pads come with a special surface “transfer” coating that rubs off the pads and bonds to the rotors as the pads break in.

What Tools Do You Need To Change Brake Pads and Rotors?

1. Ratchet and Socket Kit. To fix your vehicle, you must have a socket set.
2. Torque Wrench. A torque wrench is a must.
3. Brake Pad Spreader or C-Clamp.
4. Torx / Allen Set.
5. Brake Bleeder Wrench.
6. Jack and Jack stands.
7. Lug Nut Wrench.
8. Gloves.

Here are the tools needed to change brakes.

• Start With the Right Protection. Before you start any project on your car, make sure that you are properly protected.
• Brake Pads and Rotors.
• Jack and Jack Stand.
• Lug Nut Wrench.
• Brake Caliper Piston Tool.
• Brake Bleeder Wrench.
• Allen Wrench Set.

Here’s when you should bleed your brakes:

1. When your brakes start to feel spongy.
2. When stops are taking longer and feel less sure.
3. If you find a leak.
4. If you’re replacing worn brake pads, which can cause air to enter the master cylinder.
5. If you change your rotors or pads.

It takes about 10 to 15 minutes per wheel to bleed your brakes. Since there are four brake lines, it would take you around 30 minutes to bleed your brakes for the entire vehicle. Bleeding your brakes is crucial to allow your brake pedal and vehicle to function correctly.