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Old 23 January 2007, 06:12 PM
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Default Brake pedal feel

Anyone know why when I press the brake pedal twice quickly, on the second press the brakes feel better/more stopping power? Its a MY00, virtually new grooved discs and DS2500 pads front and back.

Overall the brakes are much improved on the old setup, but I just wondered why that on that second press they feel really strong.
Old 23 January 2007, 06:27 PM
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have you give the new pads time to fully bed in?
Old 23 January 2007, 08:32 PM
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i had something the same on my brakes, i gave them a really good bleeding, and they were much better after that.
Old 23 January 2007, 08:52 PM
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Sounds like you have air in the system.
Old 23 January 2007, 09:35 PM
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Probably because they're 'fast road' pads and need some heat in them to get that biting feel..?
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Could also be pad knockback, due to worn wheel bearings.
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