Smoke from Breaks?

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guyinottawa

My WRX just had new break pads and front rotors installed. Two
questions:

1. I find that the breaks don't stop the car as quick as they
should. Is there a breakin period that I should be aware of before
optimal performance is noted?

2. After trying a hard break this morning, I noticed smoke coming out
of both the front wheels. Is this normal?

Thanks.
 
guyinottawa said:
My WRX just had new break pads and front rotors installed. Two
questions:

1. I find that the breaks don't stop the car as quick as they
should. Is there a breakin period that I should be aware of before
optimal performance is noted?

I've heard of a "bedding in" period before optimal performance,
but I have never noticed a difference.
2. After trying a hard break this morning, I noticed smoke coming out
of both the front wheels. Is this normal?

It would be if the mechanic got grease on the rotors or pads.
 
1. I find that the breaks don't stop the car as quick as they
should. Is there a breakin period that I should be aware of before
optimal performance is noted?

This could be normal, but they should bed in rather quickly. I think the
trick is to do some hard stops from about 20 mph and work your way up to
highway speed. My Porsche brakes took forever to bed in. If it doesn't get
better the pads may be contaminated with oil or grease.
2. After trying a hard break this morning, I noticed smoke coming out
of both the front wheels. Is this normal?

Depends. Could be brake dust or something burning off the pads or rotor.
You might want to have this checked out by whoever did the work. Might just
need a good cleanup.

Sheldon
 
My WRX just had new break pads and front rotors installed. Two
questions:

1. I find that the breaks don't stop the car as quick as they
should. Is there a breakin period that I should be aware of before
optimal performance is noted?

2. After trying a hard break this morning, I noticed smoke coming out
of both the front wheels. Is this normal?

Thanks.

http://www.zeckhausen.com/bedding_in_brakes.htm
 

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