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correct way to break in new brakes n tires?

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Old 07-29-2002, 06:47 AM
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Default correct way to break in new brakes n tires?

Had some suggestions for best ways to break in new brakes and tires before "spirited" driving in the canyons.

Brakes - usual stop/go tests (bed in)
Tires - people are saying i'll be ok once I've got 50-100 miles on them with similar stop/go tests

Any other suggestions?
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Default You just need to wear off the release compond on the tire...

... Usually, after 100km or so, the tires should be fine.

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Thanks Kirk - will do
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