Brake Burnishing

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Nissan Sentra. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

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

CAUTION:

Be careful of vehicle speed because brake does not operate easily until pad and disc rotor are securely fitted.
Only perform this procedure under safe road and traffic conditions. Use extreme caution.

Drive vehicle on straight, flat road.
Depress brake pedal with the power to stop vehicle within 3 to 5 seconds until the vehicle stops.
Drive without depressing brake pedal for a few minutes to cool brake.
Repeat steps 1 to 3 until pad and disc rotor are securely fitted.