TRP 4-Piston Semi-Metallic Pads Q20.11

✓ EVO PRO

✓ EVO Expert

✓ EVO Comp

✓ DH-R EVO

✓ Trail EVO

✓ Slate EVO

✓ Slate T4

Don't see your brake? Check our compatibility Chart HERE

The process for bedding in brake pads is simple and it can be done anywhere you have consistent grip on your tires. Ideally, you are looking for a long stretch of asphalt or concrete that is flat or has a slight downhill grade to help carry momentum. Make sure you are applying enough pressure on the brakes to consistently slow the wheels without locking the brakes up or coming to a complete stop. The goal of this being to lay down pad material onto the rotor in a consistent and even manner.

Once you have your chosen location, follow the steps below for the perfect bed:

For new Performance Resin pads (Blue) and new rotors:

Step 1: Shift bike into a climbing gear while bike is in stand. On flat ground, pedal bike while dragging both front and rear brakes at constant pressure for 5 minutes. Do not lock brakes. This will lay an initial material down. They will start to get progressively stickier as you drag them.

Step 2: 7-9 rolling stops going from 15 mph down to 5 mph on the front brake only.

Step 3: 7-9 rolling stops going from 15 mph down to 5 mph on the rear brake only.

Step 4: 7-9 rolling stops going from 20 mph down to 5 mph while pulling both brakes.

Step 5: Go ride!

For new Performance Resin pads (Blue) on a used rotor:

Step 1: 6-8 rolling stops going from 15 mph down to 5 mph on the front brake only.

Step 2: 6-8 rolling stops going from 15 mph down to 5 mph on the rear brake only.

Step 3: 6-8 rolling stops going from 20 mph down to 5 mph while pulling both brakes.

Step 4: Go ride!