Heat cycle help??

[Bill Pemberton]

Have done both at times ( pads and tires ), and yes the article lists the optimal way to do it, but have been told over the years , but some engineers that it is helpful . Keep in mind that the Distributors put them on a machine and supposedly vary the speeds of rotation, so have found this is a simple solution, though not likely perfect, but then how often can we even bed brakes in exactly as stated. Just a simple thought for those wanting to follow manufacturers recommendations, but also keep in mind some tires do not find it very helpful due to their compounding, etc.

 

[2012YellowBoss]

Like Bill said it is not the same doing a track heat cycle but when doing a street heet cycle bedding the brakes can't hurt IMO. You will get the heat transfer from the brakes outward to the rims and tires. Before I bought my second set of rims I took a set of new tires and new brakes out on the highway first, ran about 10-15 miles out turned around and headed toward home home. With the highway heat in them I did a bed in on the brakes closer to the house, got home and took the tires off to let them sit for a few days.