Why do my Brembo's suck?!? - Page 2 - G35Driver - Infiniti G35 & G37 Forum Discussion

Jul 30, 2015 | 07:12 AM

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I know exactly what you're talking about. But, like buddy said they aren't really made for stopping on a dime. They're made to take you from triple digits to double digits quickly and cool-ly (and they do that very well). I just always figured that second pump had a lot more vacuum assist from the brake booster for some reason. Haha

I wasnt expecting a dramatic change, I at least thought they would stop like my standard brakes maybe a tad better.. Think im gonna give it till the weekend then try to bleed them again..

Jul 30, 2015 | 07:20 AM

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so uh about that AMG

Yeah really, might be making a jump sooner than I expected..

Jul 30, 2015 | 07:28 AM

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Something cant be right, so if I were to buy an actual bbk 6 pot or whatever would they do the same thing?? You pay 3k plus for what?? Lol

Jul 30, 2015 | 07:38 AM

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Why do my Brembo's suck?!?

You pay 3k and then you have to triple pump them to bite
Duh

Jul 30, 2015 | 07:49 AM

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You pay 3k and then you have to triple pump them to bite
Duh

Oh you pay for the leg workout

Jul 30, 2015 | 09:44 AM

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Pedal low and having to pump the pedal to stop sounds very much like air in your brake lines! Bed in Process...Search I posted it for you! Hawk does recommend doing the process for all their pads and yes, it will shorten your stopping distance.
Gary

Jul 30, 2015 | 10:44 AM

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I got some useful info on my350z.. Think im gonna take it somewhere else to get bled..

Jul 30, 2015 | 11:21 AM

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Bleed them, it will firm right up if done properly

Jul 30, 2015 | 12:23 PM

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Hawk pads don't have great initial bite, but sinking pedal sounds like you still have air in the lines, or perhaps your MC is going bad.

Jul 30, 2015 | 01:51 PM

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Hawk pads don't have great initial bite, but sinking pedal sounds like you still have air in the lines, or perhaps your MC is going bad.

Everything worked fine until I swapped everything.. And when I double pump it bites hard so thats why im not thinking its a MC
problem..

Jul 30, 2015 | 02:29 PM

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I got some useful info on my350z.. Think im gonna take it somewhere else to get bled..

Why don't you just do it yourself? It's one of the easiest jobs to do on your own, especially if you have a vacuum bleeder which you can buy on the cheap at most auto parts store. If you don't like getting dirty ok but crap this is easy stuff.

Jul 30, 2015 | 03:07 PM

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I did it originally and couldn't get the air out.. So I took it to the dealer cause I wanted fresh fluid in there, car is at 105k.. Figured they have the best machines and people to do it..

Jul 30, 2015 | 04:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Frankieg35

I did it originally and couldn't get the air out.. So I took it to the dealer cause I wanted fresh fluid in there, car is at 105k.. Figured they have the best machines and people to do it..

If they have the MC pump it is better tan anyone can do by hand.

Jul 31, 2015 | 01:13 PM

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I had a similar issue on my stocks as well. After a double pump it felt stiffer than a stiffie.
Brake guy did a bleed then and a double pump didn't feel so stiff. And the overall brake feel was smoother after. Didn't feel like I had to mash it.

Aug 1, 2015 | 02:13 PM

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tbh I heard the upgrade to the brembos weren't even worth unless you're going 6 front 4 piston back, idk