strengthcoach Posted April 21, 2016 Report Share Posted April 21, 2016 Anybody have reduced braking power after installing new brake pads? Cleaned the rotor and double checked everything. They aren't god awful, but definitely less grabby than before. I understand the new pads have a bedding in period but I don't remember them being this weak on the bike when it was new. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lineaway Posted April 21, 2016 Report Share Posted April 21, 2016 Heat the brakes good by running up and down the street with the brake on. Throw a bucket of water on the caliper. If done right, they should steam. And I`m not joking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heffergm Posted April 21, 2016 Report Share Posted April 21, 2016 (edited) I rode a more or less brand new Vertigo last weekend and was surprised how weak the brakes were... I'm sure they just weren't bedded in yet, so yes, I'd say they can feel 'that bad'. You can wait it out or heat cycle them as suggested. Edited April 21, 2016 by heffergm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jfc Posted April 21, 2016 Report Share Posted April 21, 2016 The brand of pads makes a massive difference, what pads did you use? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
strengthcoach Posted April 21, 2016 Author Report Share Posted April 21, 2016 Jitsie brand Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazybond700 Posted April 22, 2016 Report Share Posted April 22, 2016 They do need some wear in, first answer is spot on. However be carefull, new galfner pads might trow you over the handles straight away 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jfc Posted April 22, 2016 Report Share Posted April 22, 2016 As crazybond said. Galfer are great from the get go! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vanman1950 Posted April 22, 2016 Report Share Posted April 22, 2016 Goldfren for me every time.however when I had a 315 Mont with 2pot calliper the water treatment worked every time with the Galfers. Hope this helps. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baldilocks Posted April 22, 2016 Report Share Posted April 22, 2016 Galfer red , best brake performance and don't wear the discs 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
strengthcoach Posted April 22, 2016 Author Report Share Posted April 22, 2016 Just ordered the Galfers. Thanks all. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
strengthcoach Posted May 27, 2016 Author Report Share Posted May 27, 2016 Great advice from you guys on the brake pads. I took the Jitsie's out and put the Galfers in. Wow, what a difference. I like Jitsie products and will continue to buy them, but the Galfers are way better in my opinion. Way grabbier, no bed in time needed, perfect. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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