Originally Posted by
az3579
I made a video on bedding brakes a few years ago. To do this, you'll need an empty stretch of road with a decent speed limit (55 mph is fine). If you don't have one, find one that's a close as possible. If the speed limit is lower, I'd do a few more runs assuming it's not too hot out. You want the brakes to get nice and hot, but not to the point where they're fading.
It's important to point out that this method is not recommended for the Akebono pads. I've always felt the above method was intended for aggressive street/track pads only. The recommendations on the Tire Rack site are consistent with what I've heard. This is what they say about Akebono:
400 to 500 miles of moderate driving is recommended. Consumer should avoid heavy braking during this period.