brake problem question?
02-16-2009, 07:00 PM
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i got my axis ultimate pads replaced. I did not change the rotors that were on there with the past break pads, so far these would be my second brake pads with the rotors. Also did not change the brake sensors. My dad had the car the whole day, he got back from a 40 min drive, my guess he probably broke in the brake pads. I drove it right after and the brake pads are not strong, is that to be expected since they may be breaking in still? ALso i reset the brake pad on idrive and my rear said 31000 miles left and my front ones say 12,000 miles. why are the fronts only 12,000 miles?
02-16-2009, 07:11 PM
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Originally Posted by aresh' post='794504' date='Feb 17 2009, 12:00 PM
i got my axis ultimate pads replaced. I did not change the rotors that were on there with the past break pads, so far these would be my second brake pads with the rotors. Also did not change the brake sensors. My dad had the car the whole day, he got back from a 40 min drive, my guess he probably broke in the brake pads. I drove it right after and the brake pads are not strong, is that to be expected since they may be breaking in still? ALso i reset the brake pad on idrive and my rear said 31000 miles left and my front ones say 12,000 miles. why are the fronts only 12,000 miles?
also dont push them hard until they have been run in.
02-16-2009, 07:57 PM
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Originally Posted by aresh' post='794547' date='Feb 17 2009, 12:42 PM
thanks pinguhk but have any idea why the front show 12,000 when i reset them in idrive?
02-16-2009, 09:26 PM
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How I broke mine in was doing a 65-20mph 10x. Once I did that the brake pads were broken in. Also, did you bleed the brake lines? If not, you should do that as the feel will be a lot better 
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Originally Posted by aresh' post='794614' date='Feb 17 2009, 02:21 PM
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02-17-2009, 05:42 AM
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Originally Posted by aresh' post='794716' date='Feb 17 2009, 07:45 PM
yea im thinking maybe because i haven't changed the rotors, that's why the brake pad feel is not as responsive.
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