Title: Describe importance of operating vehicle to burnish/break-in replacement brake pads according to manufacturer’s recommendations.
Course: Automotive Technology I (20104-I) > Section: Brakes: Disc Brakes

Description should include that burnishing the brake pads and rotors

- seats the pads and shoes into the rotor and drums
- deposits the necessary friction transfer to the rotors and drums for optimum brake performance.

ASE Education Foundation
2017 Maintenance and Light Repair (MLR) Level
V. Brakes
D. Disc Brakes
Task 11

Process/Skill Questions:

- What are the effects if the pads are not burnished correctly?
- How does burnishing affect brake pad life?
- Why should the technician not rely on the customer to burnish his/her own brake pads and rotors?