Most brake pads have "stuff" on the surface that needs to be burned out. Most reasons manufacturers tell people to take it easy is that the brakes do not have the stopping power with this "stuff" in them. Thus, take it easy until all is burned out.
I just took the car out for some 10mph-100mph-10mph cycles until the pads smoked. They perform much better now. To me that is proper break in. In any case, great brakes!!!
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