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Brake Burnishing

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Nissan Maxima. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
NOTE: Perform brake burnishing procedure after replacing pads and/or refinishing or replacing rotors.

Drive vehicle on straight smooth road at 31 mph (50 km/h). Using medium brake pedal effort, bring vehicle to a stop adjusting brake pedal effort so that stopping time equals 3-5 seconds. To cool brakes, maintain vehicle speed at 31 mph (50 km/h) between each braking procedure. Repeat 10 times or more to complete burnishing procedure.