Ford Quick Tips #60: Effectively Breaking In Your New Brake Pads

In this video we go over my method I have found to work the best over the years.
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[@johnnydoggs]

Not 1 Mechanic has ever told me this after doing my brakes this is why i watch youtube now.. Thank you fordtechmakeuloco.

[@15DurangoRT]

It's only recommended for performance brakes. You don't need to bed your brakes on a standard brake system.

[@2damaxmr2]

Because they don't want your brakes to last. lol

[@NeverEnoughPyro40]

Did you ever think that they didn’t tell you because they already did it on their test drive!

[@johnnydoggs]

@@NeverEnoughPyro40 👎 ur comment makes no sense but thanks for playing. they never test drove shit they dont make 💰 when they test drive.

[@kellismith4329]

Normally the mechanic will take a test drive after and do this procedure to make sure all is good

[@kennethschroeder2789]

Good work. Follow the specific instructions for your brand of pads. For example, Powerstop break in "bedding" follows......5 moderate to aggressive stops from 40 mph down to 10 mph in rapid succession without letting the brakes cool and do not come to a complete stop. If you’re forced to stop, either shift into neutral or give room in front so you can allow the vehicle to roll slightly while waiting for the light. The rotors will be very hot and holding down the brake pedal will allow the pad to create an imprint on the rotor. This is where the judder can originate from. Then do 5 mod­erate stops from 35 mph to 5 mph in rapid succession without letting the brakes cool. You should expect to smell some resin as the brakes get hot. After this is complete, drive around for as long as possible without excessively heating the brakes and without coming to a complete stop (Try for about 5 minutes at moderate speed). This is the cooling stage. It allows the heated resin in the brake pads to cool and cure. After the brakes have cooled to standard operating temperature, you may use the brakes normally.

[@novakovic2001]

Thank you

[@TitanTrails]

Thank you for providing accurate and professional information on how to get things done. Recently did a brake job on my F150 and did it properly thanks to your vids! Nice to finally have a real professional who is willing to share his knowledge. Cheers!

[@Meowxat811]

Supercharged 4 cylinder?

[@joesc641]

Brian, I worked at Ford dealerships 1975 - 1998. Just want to thank you for keeping me up to date. Great info on Escape Hybrids.

[@thomasniner001]

Like your rear gunner! Looks like he was having fun.

[@mickmouse92]

No better video could have popped up. A ford tech and not just any ford tech!! Mr loco!! Thanks

[@ikigai47]

Poor doggo, "oh we're slowin' down! what's going on? we're home? oh we're speeding up, what's going on? forgot the treats? oh we're slowing down, what's going on? squirrel?"

[@panzercanuck]

Thank you so much for demystifying the Ford Escape brake DIY job.

[@hawaiianf1504]

Great Video. I sure learned a few thing here! I'm pretty sure this will help many others as well. Keep the videos coming - You really do make a huge difference and they really are something special and Kool for everyone. - I got to be honest about how I always did performed my "break-ins" They weren't as detailed and didn't make sense the way yours does. Right on! I never knew about the wrong or right way save for it working or not working. I didn't know the right or wrong until I got hooked on your Videos. If I was to take anything from this video it would have to be that from now on I will do a hybrid of how you perform brake pad and disc pad break-in technique. Thanks again for all you're doing for us.

[@garys9718]

I wish everyone had the same process, some people say DON'T Stop ,but come to a slow roll,5mph and then back up to speed, about 5 or 6 times 😕

[@astromontana1537]

Just Got Done Bedding My Brakes On My Ford Thank U So Much

[@TheChrisBeach]

Thanks Brian for the info. I think I've been doing it wrong. I was taught to "bed them in" by doing repeated moderate braking from 50mph down to 5mph about 6 or 7 times without letting the wheels actually stop turning. I would stop the process after extreme brake fade and let them cool down by driving for a good while.

[@fuser4397]

I don't actually stop either. I Slow down to five then quickly speed up to fifty again for about six or seven times then cruise until they cool off naturally.

[@JRobert111111]

Thank you for the great information in this video, I think this applies to most any brand of car. Sorry to not watch you much in the video, the view in the back window was a blast to watch! Can't wait for cooler weather so I can take my little "buddy" around in the car more with me.

[@FordTechMakuloco]

Oh I understand I find myself watching them in the rearview mirror on trips.

[@fonzo2525]

he's a very talented mechanic,learned a lot from watching his videos,def the best ford tech on this site for sure,i have a ford taurus that i'm barely keeping together which i'm sure he could get it to like new condition in a couple days,lol

[@jeffgrig]

I like your videos very much, which made me realize that there are a lot of mechanic hacks on YT. I consider your expertise to be the gold standard which i judge others videos. I don't even own a Ford, but there is a lot of cross-over knowledge and your vids gave me the confidence to try many more repairs of my own five vehicles. Thanks and keep up the good work!!!

[@JRobert111111]

I so much agree with you. I've met him and seen him work in person; so much knowledge, down to earth and a work ethic that is nothing but absolute honesty.

[@timbrown9731]

Great video even though I don’t have any Fords, I also think that if you have any high-performance brake pads or rotors you lose the pad transfer from day to day traffic town driving and I’ve noticed this with my performance brake pads every so often I go to the re bead Process again and I do notice a difference

[@grommit700]

I spy a doggy in the back.

[@Tru-the-Dreamtraveler]

Appreciate the video and demonstration

[@johnnyb1776]

Thanks for the video. If I only had some cornfields nearby I’d be ok.

[@chrismason1167]

My driver side smoked a little and smelled. Didnt have anything like that today. I'm guessing that is also part of the process

[@tincanboat]

thank you great advice. I' m going out now to break in my new brakes.

[@NunyaBeez12345]

Hi, thanks for the video. Why do mine squeal 1 day after new brakes and rotors being installed? I drove 20 miles and the front left squeals once i get into city driving, stop signs, red lights.

[@BadRonald1]

Your my to go Mechanic when I need info and when I work on my 2009 Ford Explorer. Thanks

[@tracylewis3926]

As always Brian, Your an awesome asset to the DIY community that want to actually learn instead of trust in the BS the average deal tech seems to dish out more and more as they become a group of nothing but "read a CEL and change parts". Send me an email, I have some great tech info to share. Tracy

[@michaelbarnhill2685]

Love your videos as always, but you are misleading your viewers in this video. You do NOT come to a complete stop. You.are intentionally bringing the pads up to their critical temperature, and coming to a stop will leave uneven fusion interface between the pad and rotor. You specifically avoid coming to a complete stop during, and even after the bed in procedure...until.the brakes have cooled back down.

[@FordTechMakuloco]

Trust me they will be just fine, try this procedure out and get back to me on the outcome.

[@timsharpe3498]

Break in procedures vary according to friction compound. If the brake manufacturer gives specific instructions follow them to the letter.

[@stevenbooth8026]

great videos that's for your help with the focus I am saving money to get the ford pump it's hard when your on ssi disability

[@big_R_]

Another great video, keep up the great work man!

[@eziocomparini7068]

Is this method good for high performance brakes? On a Hellcat 2019.... thanks!

[@toomanynarcissistshere2102]

Didn't see the dog until after reading the comments LOL.

[@jkmh6677]

Would this also apply to a brand new vehicle? I would assume this applies as well.

[@psp777]

Just changed my rotors and pads - first time ever - yeah me. I will break in the pads tomorrow. IS this why my truck stops with a shaky big thud in the drive way as I have yet to take it out for a spin?

[@jerryfulvi2267]

Great video! Great info! Really love all your videos.

[@glasser2819]

I second that opinion! I Don't have a Ford but really appreciate your professionalism, sense of details and overall brilliant presentations. Thank you Brian 🤗 👍

[@joshwee26]

I just got my brakes and rotors fixed and I'm going crazy because I keep on hearing the grinding noise even after the job was done. I want to go ask him if they can greased it up. Lol I should wait until they say I need my rack and pinion fixed as well . Hjajahahga

[@dougmorissette459]

Great video! Is this the same method that you would use for Heavy Duty Towing truck brakes? I have purchased cross drill and slotted rotors with carbon fibre compound pads. I really like the carbon fibre pads because they not only create a low amount of brake dust but they also last so much longer than factory metallic replacements, don’t heat up as much, and don’t destroy the rotors. I was able to get 23,000 miles out of my last set of carbon fibre compound brake pads in my 2003 Ford Expedition and just started to get some shuddering under heavy braking on the highway.

[@scrin3215]

Kind of a wild one😅 I just replaced my back two rotors and pads had no issue putting them on, calipers were fine no hesitation clamping them back in, I go to drive to a friends house maybe 20 mins away(granted this hasn't been done in a LONG time and didn't think about it till I heard grinding and hardly and stopping power from the last set) on my way to his house I notice shaking, it was very light then for a few seconds was very shaky, scary shaky, and when I got to his place they were smokin a little and then rotors were really really hot, is this because for so long everything was used to really wore down rotors and pads and trying to adjust to the new, thicker rotor and pads it's just rubbing really badly until it "fits it's way" back in basically or is that like I messed up badly type of thing 😅 forced to drive it to work tomorrow so hopefully nothing bad happens 😬

[@kellismith4329]

You likely have an issue with the caliper or brakeline that is causing the brake to hang up

[@davey3765]

That dogs gotta be wondering what your doing

[@TheThesweetgee]

can u go into the recalls of the 2013 f150s. from the brakes to comp system I heard

[@barbaradixon2233]

I like your videos, and think you are the best. any videos on 2016 f150 and up 6v without EcoBoost. Do you see any problems to mention.

[@matthewvaladez8209]

What would happen if you didn’t exactly do this? Like you just bled the brakes by pushing on em while parked but after jus started driving like daily. I didn’t do this, and it’s been a few weeks. However, I had my tires rotated and now I hear I weird rumbling sound: not a scrape but rumbling sound at slow speeds while applying the brakes. I also had 4 new tires put on at Firestone and I have new brakes and rotors that were put on 3-4 weeks ago.

[@grommit700]

3:00 Always better with noises.

[@WizzRacing]

I still think Fred Flintstone is the best there is.... It makes your feet tough!

[@FordTechMakuloco]

lol

[@UncleSarkis]

I love all your videos!

[@nicedinger2650]

Love your videos man. You've helped me before in my 2005 f150 4.6. 60k on motor. Should I change spark plugs with the known issue of plugs blowing out if cyl head. What's your take. Hey thx, Nic.. master Honda Acura tech in Oregon.

[@MrDoomzy]

My dad used to say to hit 60 and brake hard till you stop

[@DonutLord32]

So that how it's done. Didn't really understand it by reading online

[@schmeebo8753]

super helpful! ty!

[@hunterbrooks826]

Sorry, north Jersey. I don’t have room for this. Let’s hope we don’t die.

[@woog74]

That's a well behaved dog in the back of that van.

[@FordTechMakuloco]

There are two actually and yes they love to just look out the window and go for car rides.

[@YNTGUNS]

Is this the same process for slotted rottors?

[@babyyygirl9191]

thank you

[@keepitthoro6768]

What happens if you brake them I'm by stopping hard a few times???

[@09klx250t9f]

Great Video !!

[@HuskyKMA]

I replaced my pads and rotors, did the break in process. After a few hundred miles, my brakes started squealing when they're cold, like first thing in the morning or when leaving a store. They don't squeal anymore after stopping once or twice. What's wrong?

[@JillyBean860]

What kind of brake pads did you use? I only use ceramic now after previously using noisy metallic pads. Ceramic pads are nice and quiet.

[@ozzstars_cars]

Nice job with the video

[@mikecont9742]

Great tip....

[@IronGripDaveFat2MuscleChannel]

great video

[@LifeHackRedone]

Is it normal to hear grinding when you 1st replace them?

[@FordTechMakuloco]

Yes first few stops.

[@donstevens7847]

I think it needs to not be raining when you do this, correct?

[@907jlk]

Don Stevens yes, it should be raining I believe.

[@Greedy4711]

Is it normal to smell a kind of burning scent?

[@FordTechMakuloco]

no

[@Z-Ack]

Wat u do if your pedal goes to the floor and e brake doesnt work either?!?! Need to know kinda qu.. well nevermind….

[@toolnerd]

Another great video, keep up the great work! Reply

[@mbarry9737]

Does the pooch do quality control on squeal noises? :-)

[@FordTechMakuloco]

Yup!

[@jimksa67]

did you catch the alien in the jump seat?

[@lulmoewiththegimpyleg6815]

GOODSHEEIT 🤟

[@coltenpulis3347]

Doggo!!!!

[@kylepowell9829]

Is there s procedure different with ceramic pads

[@FordTechMakuloco]

No

[@TomO-if7nh]

There is nowhere near me that I can go about 60 mph, and just stop with no one behind me. Any other ideas? thanks

[@FordTechMakuloco]

Just brake like normal and drive normal around town. They will bed in over time.

[@TomO-if7nh]

@@FordTechMakuloco Will do, thanks for the reply. I just subscribed.

[@kennethniswonger3514]

Come to a stop sign you slow down? You must be from Indiana.....lol

[@JTLM_48442]

All that stopping should of done the trick before u got to the "spot"

[@eagleseye9260]

Be sure to break with no hands!

[@josephmurphy6360]

hi my brake pedal is softer after the brakes were replaced is this normal. its the back brakes i got changed.

[@RyanPowerhouse]

joseph murphy yes that's normal your calipers have more travel and they need 80 miles to settle Into place. They will firm up after a few 100 miles.

[@iplaybose]

hows the dog doing nowadays ?

[@FordTechMakuloco]

Both are dead.

[@iishyxvietxboyii]

I brake like this daily… 😂

[@That1_CopDude]

Bruh, dude has a dog in the back of the car the whole time. Had to do a double take to make sure I wasn’t on some fetty wap type shit.

[@richgregg9488]

Theres a dog in back seat

[@Olenappy]

Yep that's common. Covids over dude. Get that silly clown mask off and get outdoors and a life you Ole bat wing.

[@chriss1227]

Is that the wife's minivan? I didn't picture you rolling that thing to work everyday heh.

[@FordTechMakuloco]

No it's a Ford Escape.

[@chriss1227]

+FordTechMakuloco The magic of the camera.

[@FordTechMakuloco]

+Chris Schroeder It's that darn GoPro

[@dsnicker9719]

You DOG guys are missing the point. Must be Californians.

[@maelradec6766]

cheers boss