Originally posted by Big Jim:
You may also have the retainer springs improperly installed. This has been a common problem for first time do it yourself brake pad replacement.
It is also possible (depending on just how soft the pedal seems) that you just need to finish bedding in the new pads to the rotors. Even when everything is done perfectly, the pedal will be a little softer with new pads until they have been used a few days.
i thought the same thing on the the springs but then i took off the other wheel (when i had only done one side) and it looked the same. i think they just need to be done. Will they be HARD after i bleed them or just a little more firm?
1999 Ford Contour SE Sport
Duratech V6
Many mods...
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