Hey y’all.

I finished up a front brake job today. New regular Powerstop rotors and Akebono ceramic pads.

On my test ride everything seems fine driving around the neighborhood. I took it out on the road for just a minute and tried a quick full stop from about 35mph. It slowed down but instead of coming to a hard stop at the end it seemed to skid or lock up for a moment before resuming braking. I’m not really sure how to best describe it.

Is this a break in thing, need to bleed the brakes, or maybe something else?

 

Did you use any type of brake clean on new rotors? They usually have a light film of oil on them, to keep them from prematurely rusting in storage. If you didn't clean this off, it will affect brake preformance initial...and you will get a rude smell.

But, yes...the brake pads will need to seat properly...before preformance will be top-notch.

 

I admittedly only brake cleaned one side of the rotor (after install) and did notice a smell when I got back. Shoulda read the instructions.

I’ll give it a few days of easy driving and test it again.

 

Just following up, after a few days of easy city driving I checked again and everything was braking was as expected.

Man this thing is almost running normal again....

 

Mine does this on occasion as well, but with old brakes / fluid. I'm hoping changing my brake fluid will help. Maybe you have bubbles in your fluid if it isn't fresh?