LEMON Manuals: Even more car manuals for everyone
Home >> Nissan-Datsun >> 2021 >> NV2500 HD S >> Repair and Diagnosis >> External Pages >> Different car >> Section 518 (Brake System) >> Removal And Installation >> Rear Disc Brake >> Brake Pad >> Brake Burnishing Procedure

Brake Burnishing Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2019 Nissan NV3500 HD, 2019 Nissan NV2500 HD, and 2019 Nissan NV1500. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Burnish contact surfaces between disc rotors and pads according to following procedure after refinishing or replacing rotors, after replacing pads, or if a soft pedal occurs at very low mileage.

CAUTION:
  • Be careful of vehicle speed because the brakes do not operate easily until pad and disc rotor are securely seated.
  • Only perform this procedure under safe road and traffic conditions. Use extreme caution.
  1. Drive vehicle on straight, flat road.
  2. Depress brake pedal with the power to stop vehicle within 3 to 5 seconds until the vehicle stops.
  3. Drive without depressing brake for a few minutes to cool the brake.
  4. Repeat steps 1 through 3 until pad and disc rotor are securely seated.
scientia non olet · About LEMON Manuals