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.

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.

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, 201610 yr by heffergm

The brand of pads makes a massive difference, what pads did you use?

Jitsie brand

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

As crazybond said.

Galfer are great from the get go!

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.

Galfer red , best brake performance and don't wear the discs

Just ordered the Galfers. Thanks all.

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.