Originally Posted by 3speed
Baking doesn't get them hot enough to affect the brake pad material(they get plenty hot when you use them for extended periods of time) and they will work well after baking as long as they did before they were contaminated. Baking just cooks off the oil, etc, that contaminated the pads.
Based upon the above statement, it would seem that merely using the brakes would generate enough heat to cook off any contaminants, which would render the use of ovens or other kitchen appliances unnecessary anyway. Is that right?
I view brake pads the same way as I view helmets or any other safety item - if there's any question its performance may be compromised, I'm going to err on the side of caution and replace it.