After new pads are installed, Technician A breaks in the new pads by making a half dozen or more hard stops from high speed to check whether the brakes will fade when hot. Technician B breaks in the new pads with several gentle to moderate stops, allowing time for the pads and rotors to cool between stops. Who is correct?

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Technician B's method of breaking in new pads with gentle to moderate stops and allowing cooling time is the correct approach to ensure the pads and rotors are properly bedded without causing damage or premature wear.

After New Pads Are Installed, Technician a Breaks in the New