Breaking in brakes requires care
Friday, June 13, 2003
Dear Tom and Ray: I am about to change the brake pads on my car. I have heard that new brake pads need to be broken in, or "bedded." How does one do this? And if I don't do it, will I end up a smear on the road when I try to use the brakes next?
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