Dodge 2010 Viper - User Guide - Manual (Page 38)

CAUTION!
Do not come to a complete stop when the system is hot and leave your foot on the
pedal. Pad material will immediately transfer to the rotor causing a vibration during
future use.
• After the final stop, drive as much as possible without using the brakes to cool off
the system. Ideally, the brakes should be allowed to cool to ambient temperature
before using them again.
• After the first break in cycle, the brakes will still not be operating at optimum
capacity. A second or third heat cycle is typically necessary before the brakes start
to work optimally. This will occur during everyday use.
Care and Maintenance
• Your brake calipers have a painted finish. Immediately clean off any spilled brake
fluid, wiping it off with a soft, clean terry-cloth towel.
• Do not use any harsh chemicals when cleaning your calipers. Wash your calipers with
soap and rinse with water.
• Do not use any harsh chemicals when cleaning your rotor hats (the anodized center
part of the rotor assembly). Wash your rotor hats with soap and rinse with water.
• Breaking-in rotors and pads is critical to the optimum performance of your new
brakes. When breaking-in new parts, you are not only heat-cycling the pads, you are
also depositing a layer of pad material onto the rotor face. If not broken-in properly, an
uneven layer of pad material will be deposited onto the rotor, causing vibration.
• If you experience brake pedal pulsation, steering vibration, or repeatable brake noise,
perform the break-in procedure again as soon as possible. This will re-condition the
rotor surface and remove irregular brake pad deposits. If concerns continue, please
visit your local dealer for further diagnosis.
PILOT SPORT CUP TIRES
• Your Viper ACR comes equipped with Michelin Pilot Sport Cup competition oriented
tires that are DOT approved for street use. The Pilot Sport Cup tire uses a special tread
and compound which provides considerably more dry grip than normal street tires.
• Due to the special tread and compound of your Pilot Sport Cup Tires, the minimum
tread depth can be reached earlier depending on your driving style, resulting in
reduced tire life. The special Pilot Sport Cup tread and compound may lead to
performance degradation in cold climates, heavy rain or in conditions with standing
water.
WARNING!
Use extreme caution and drive slowly in wet situations to reduce the risk of
hydroplaning. Avoid driving in any conditions of heavy rain or standing water. These
conditions can cause loss of control or accident.
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