Author: john_o
Subject: Newbie with question re DIY fitting brake pads
Posted: 23 Jan 2014 at 11:09pm
i did mine recently.
Subject: Newbie with question re DIY fitting brake pads
Posted: 23 Jan 2014 at 11:09pm
i did mine recently.
some pedal moving away from you is normal for vaccum assisted servo systems (engine running)
I pumped the pedal heavily after fitment to ensure all clearances are minimised, and proceed to running the pads/discs in (50% medium type stops x 5 , cool repeat).
check the disc faces after to ensure full pad contact
mine felt pretty awful after replacement but pumping the pedal (engine off stationary, then engine on stationary) really helped.
try using the handbrake too to ensure its readjusted to take out slack.
this of course assumes there isnt a fitment error which is unlikely tbh
John