Front brake failure?

Lee R · 03-12-2016, 11:13 AM

I just switched out the stock front brakes to some Neutron Sintered pads and took it for a test ride. I did about a dozen hard stops to bed them in and then they just went completely limp. After about a mile I got about 10% back in braking on the front.

Did the master cylinder just quit?

The sintered pads were a improvement up until that point. It doesn't feel like air in the lines as pumping the brakes makes no difference.

Once things cool I'll pull the front brake off and make sure the pads are in securely although they look normal from the outside.

No fluid leaks.

****Update****

Brake Fade!

I let the brakes cool off and everything is back to normal. I guess I need to look for some better fluid to use as I can't imagine sintered pads would fade that fast! At any rate I'll be extremely careful If I'm going down a steep long hill or doing consecutive hard stops!

03-12-2016, 11:13 AM	#1
Lee R Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Upstate NY Posts: 343	Front brake failure? I just switched out the stock front brakes to some Neutron Sintered pads and took it for a test ride. I did about a dozen hard stops to bed them in and then they just went completely limp. After about a mile I got about 10% back in braking on the front. Did the master cylinder just quit? The sintered pads were a improvement up until that point. It doesn't feel like air in the lines as pumping the brakes makes no difference. Once things cool I'll pull the front brake off and make sure the pads are in securely although they look normal from the outside. No fluid leaks. **Update** Brake Fade! I let the brakes cool off and everything is back to normal. I guess I need to look for some better fluid to use as I can't imagine sintered pads would fade that fast! At any rate I'll be extremely careful If I'm going down a steep long hill or doing consecutive hard stops! Last edited by Lee R; 03-12-2016 at 11:49 AM.
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