ste300

Just fitted ebc grooved n drilled disks with redstuff pads, there really spongy kinda scary, even tho not worn in should they be like this? ive checked and topped up fluid, could bleeding them help? Cheers

Barnesy

Have you opened the top for the brake fluid and pumped the brake pedel after fitting new brakes?

ste300

Yeah i did, i had to release quite a bit of fluid to get the pads on, so topped it all up, pumped them alot. Think i may as well bleed them while im at it.

jerf

you will almost definately need to bleed the brakes after pushing the pistons back a long way.if they stay spongy after bleeding, your brake pipes may need replacing for braided ones as they might be expanding when you apply the brakes.the pads and disks will take a good few miles to bed in to each other.

trainer

If u have only fitted disc n pads u should not have to bleed the brakes. New pads still need to be beded in this can take 20/30 miles just vary your braking

Turbotits

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Why have you released fluid to change pads and discs?Its not required!!!If you have undone the bleed niples to release fluid the they will almost certainly require bleeding.

Gear Head

iTrader: (2)

Nail on the head! To push the pistons back without un-screwing the nippples, I use a small g-clamp. As said, as soon as you release the nipple, air will enter the system. Get a self-bleed kit from halfords for £4. Very easy job with one of those!