2012 Ford Mustang Boss 302 Supplement 2nd Printing - Page 38
2012 Ford Mustang Manual
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Track Use Preparation • For track sessions, it is recommended to run 41 psi (283 kPa) hot for the OEM tires, front and rear. • Depending on track temperature, ambient temperature and driving style, you may need to reduce the starting tire pressure by as much as 4 psi (27 kPa). • The starting pressure may be lower in the rear tires relative to the front tires to achieve 41 psi (283 kPa) hot. • Reset tire pressures to placard recommended pressures before leaving the track. , • For improved track performance, Ford recommends available through Ford Racing. See your local Ford dealer or go to http://www.trackey.ford.com for more information (M-14204-MBTKA). • Your Boss 302 is equipped from the factory with Brembo 4-piston front calipers and unique, high-performance rear brake pads that will provide excellent performance under normal driving conditions. Ford recommends the following bedding procedure for race track driving be followed. Note: Restore the vehicle to factory specifications prior to driving on public roads. Brake burnishing procedure for race track driving If the vehicle has to be driven on a track (racing) or in severe driving conditions, the following steps must be performed on a closed course, not on public roads: • Burnish: 30 burnish stops at 60-0 mph (96-0 km/h), 0.4g deceleration, one mile (1.6 km) between stops. If the vehicle has more than 200 miles (322 km) on the brakes, skip this step and proceed to the Fade stops. • Fade: 20 fade stops, at 65-0 mph (105-0 km/h), 0.85g deceleration or just below ABS activity, no dwell between stops • Cool down: Minimum of five mile (8 km) cool down route, if on public roads (no brakes) run at 60 mph (96 km/h) • Recovery: 30 recovery stops at 60-0 mph (96-0 km/h), 0.4 g deceleration, one mile (1.6 km) between stops • Cool down: Minimum of five mile (8 km) cool down route, if on public roads (no brakes) run at 60 mph (96 km/h) 38 2012 05+ Mustang (197) Supplement, 2nd Printing USA (fus)