Brake job question

[alpac]

Originally Posted by dougpark714

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Just as a warning, I noticed the brakes did not grip as usual on the application after I left Allison bmw. I almost hit the guy in front of me! But with more brake cycles, it seems to be getting better. But still not as it was before.

This is normal. Your new brakes are not fully efficient until they are bedded. The bedding will happened automatically after using the brakes for some time and will result in improved breaking power. A school of thoughts says that new brakes should always been bedded following a very specific procedure to be fully efficient. Others think that by just driving the car and use the brakes for a little while is enough. My personal opinion is that unless you do racing you just need to drive your car and be aware that it will take several miles and braking before your brake get to their optimal braking power.

[dougpark714]

Thanks guys for your help. I updated the picture with some text in case the first one was difficult to see.

Doug

[pm_belo]

It normally looks like this…

[jek889]

I would have them check the install again just to be sure. When I changed my pads, I never noticed such a large gap. It could be that some of the caliper mounting bolts or pins are not tightened enough and the caliper is floating too much or is just plain loose. Even with new brake pads, the stopping power should still be almost as good as before. Just my opinion, but better safe then sorry.

[AutoXer]

Looks like there is a bevel on the pads, so think they are fine.