AP DISK BEDDING IN PROCEDURE?

General General Lotus Talk
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As it says on the tin!

Just fitted my replacement AP front disks from Elise Parts who, as usual, gave a very good service. (Thx guys!)

There seems to be quite a difference in the recommended ‘bedding in’ procedures given by Elise Parts and AP themselves.

AP reckon to do 60-30 mph gentle braking for 100 miles, then gradually increase.

EP say increasing hard stops from 70-5 mph. They also say for ‘race’ the 4 80-5 mph then 2 100-5 mph stops.

Can anyone out there with AP’s cast any advice please… I want to get these properly bedded in before Oulton!

BTW, my pads are nearly new Pagid RS42.

Cheers,

Pete.

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Pete

When I fitted AP rotors, I also fitted new pads. I bedded the lot in as suggested by EP - although must admit to not having done any prior research on the specific subject of bedding in the rotors, it’s just the way I bed in new pads!

Seems to have worked just fine for me!

Anyway, you’ve got a reasonable journey to Oulton to try some gentle (& hard) braking

I presume you’ve got a place @ Oulton, or is it down to plan B (which is fine btw)?

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Pete,

From the AP bible like you said:-

AP clickity link

Should be ok this way with the RS42s as they’re not too aggressive frictionwise. You’re just aiming to get a few complete heat cycles through the disc and bell as gradually as possible, similar to trackdays try not to use the handbrake when you stop either.

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Hi Rob,

If my wife can get the day off, yes Oulton will be on… I cannot get my 2 boys in my Exige!!!

Will know hopefully tonight… and thanks again for plan ‘B’ mate.

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I presume you’ve got a place @ Oulton, or is it down to plan B (which is fine btw)?

Rob,

Yes I had a very viable plan ‘A’… but cannot use… I will let that news develop for ‘fairness’ to all!!

PM sent, but cannot get a ‘green card’ so all I can say is… have a great time!!!

CHeers,

Pete.

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Cheers Pete…

I’m sure Mrs S is a nice person, really

(ONLY kidding, Mrs S, honest. )

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She is LOVELY

(And she also know how to access and type in www.exiges.com!!!

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I know - hence hedging my bets in the above post