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Brake Issue I own a 2002 Honda Civic Ex, I just had my front brake pads done as well the back. The thing is when I use to brake before it was quick and tight, now it takes a bit longer and not as quick. I bought the brake parts from the dealer, but I had it changed at a local shop. What do you guys think the problem could be, any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!
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Great pointers thanks buddy, I'll call the guy about the brake flush to get all air out of the system. Do I press the break all the way down and how many times do I do that to break in the brakes? Thanks
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According to http://www.zeckhausen.com/bedding_in_brakes.htm
There are different approaches to bedding your brakes, I suggest searching up, and finding one you would like to do, they are all pretty much similar, except for MPH
I've heard some that do 10 soft stops, 25mph - 0mph, then 10 med stops, 50mph-10mph, then 10 hard stops, 75mph-20mph
Just find one that you feel fitting
From 60mph, gently apply the brakes a couple of times to bring them up to operating temperature. This prevents you from thermally shocking the rotors and pads in the next steps.
Make eight to ten near-stops from 60mph to about 10-15 mph. Do it HARD by pressing the brakes firmly, but do not lock the wheels or engage ABS. At the end of each slowdown, immediately accelerate back to 60mph and then apply the brakes again. DO NOT COME TO A COMPLETE STOP! If you stop completely and sit with your foot on the brake pedal, you will imprint pad material onto the hot rotors, which could lead to vibration and uneven braking.
The brakes may begin to fade after the 7th or 8th near-stop. This fade will stabilize, but not completely go away until the brakes have fully cooled. A strong smell from the brakes, and even some smoke, is normal.
After the last near-stop, accelerate back up to speed and cruise for a while, using the brakes as little as possible. The brakes need only a few minutes to cool down. Try not to become trapped in traffic or come to a complete stop while the brakes are still very hot.
Make eight to ten near-stops from 60mph to about 10-15 mph. Do it HARD by pressing the brakes firmly, but do not lock the wheels or engage ABS. At the end of each slowdown, immediately accelerate back to 60mph and then apply the brakes again. DO NOT COME TO A COMPLETE STOP! If you stop completely and sit with your foot on the brake pedal, you will imprint pad material onto the hot rotors, which could lead to vibration and uneven braking.
The brakes may begin to fade after the 7th or 8th near-stop. This fade will stabilize, but not completely go away until the brakes have fully cooled. A strong smell from the brakes, and even some smoke, is normal.
After the last near-stop, accelerate back up to speed and cruise for a while, using the brakes as little as possible. The brakes need only a few minutes to cool down. Try not to become trapped in traffic or come to a complete stop while the brakes are still very hot.
I've heard some that do 10 soft stops, 25mph - 0mph, then 10 med stops, 50mph-10mph, then 10 hard stops, 75mph-20mph
Just find one that you feel fitting
Last edited by Kennykid2002; Oct 1, 2010 at 11:03 PM.
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