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Just received my new Cleveland brake pads and will be installing them
today. In discussing my  brake problem  with a couple of people, I am told that we
have to 'burn-in' new brake linings prior to flying.  Since I did not know
this, I never did it and could have caused my Matco linings to chip.   From
what I gather, we are suppose to 'ride' the brakes while taxing at higher
than normal power setting, thereby, heating up the pads considerably. After this, we should allow the brakes to cool down either by taking-off or parking the plane till it cools down.   Taking-off right after this
exercise is probably a risky approach, IMHO, since the brakes may not work
when you land.   I will simply park the plane and let it cool down, then
test the brakes again. Any second opinion on this matter?  Rick Argente
N360ZR --it flies!!!

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