Chevrolet 2014 Camaro Owner's Manual page 207

When performed as instructed,
these procedures will not damage
the brakes. During the burnishing
procedure, the brake pads will
smoke and produce an odor. The
braking force and pedal travel may
increase. After the procedure is
complete, the brake pads may
appear white at the rotor contact.
Street High Performance Brake
Burnishing Procedure
Perform this procedure on dry
pavement only and in a safe
manner and in compliance with all
local and state ordinances/laws
regarding motor vehicle operation.
1. From a stop, accelerate as
rapidly as possible without
activating traction control to a
speed of 100 km/h (60 mph).
2. Use enough pedal force to
completely stop the vehicle in
four to five seconds. If ABS
activates, braking is too hard.
3. Repeat Steps 1 and 2 five times.
This should take about
10 minutes.
4. After completing the five stops,
cool the brakes by driving for
8 km (5 mi) at 100 km/h
(60 mph).
As with all high performance brake
systems, some amount of brake
squeal is normal.
Racing/Track Brake Burnishing
Procedure
To prepare the Z/28 brake system
for track events and racing, the
street high performance brake
burnish as described previously
should be completed.
In addition to completing the street
high performance brake burnishing
procedure, the following procedure
needs to be completed to make the
Z/28 brake system ready for track
events and racing.
This procedure should only be run
on a track and only on dry
pavement.
Driving and Operating
Caution
Brake pedal fade will occur during
this track burnish procedure and
can cause brake pedal travel and
force to increase. This could
extend stopping distance until the
brakes are fully burnished.
1. Drive a normal first lap, not too
aggressively.
2. Laps 2 and 3 should be
gradually driven faster and more
aggressively, while allowing for
reduced brake output and
increased stopping distance due
to brake fade.
3. Drive Lap 4 near full speed,
while allowing for reduced brake
output and increased stopping
distance due to brake fade.
4. Laps 5 and 6 should be cool
down laps.
5. Lap 7 should be normal driving
or an easy out lap.
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