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Old 09-01-2004, 03:10 PM
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I just bought a 1997 A8; used to drive a BMW. I feel that the car isn't braking as well as it should; the mechanic put new pads and rotors all around before I bought it. Should a fluid change help matters? The car just does not brake as hard as I'd like.
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Probably need to go through a brake-in period while pads & rotors mate...
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Nice pun: brake-in LoL!
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Yes, I just changed to ATE Super Blue and the breaking is much better. Also the squeal I had is gone
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Did you or your mechanic BED the new pads? This is important.
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