Contaminated pads?

[vista461]

Now that I think I have all the air out of the lines the bike still doesn't really stop with the front brake. They weren't good before I rebuilt the caliper and since the caliper was leaking fluid is it possible the pads are contaminated by the brake fluid?
I am low on funds right now so I have the $$$ to just throw parts at it.

I really miss riding it though.

What are your thoughts?

[posplayr]

Now that I think I have all the air out of the lines the bike still doesn't really stop with the front brake. They weren't good before I rebuilt the caliper and since the caliper was leaking fluid is it possible the pads are contaminated by the brake fluid?
I am low on funds right now so I have the $$$ to just throw parts at it.

I really miss riding it though.

What are your thoughts?

I think Salty said if they were sintered pads you could throw them into a fire to burn stuff off. Would not do that with organic pads through.

[vista461]

How do I tell the difference? I saw some goldish colored specks in them if that helps.

[posplayr]

How do I tell the difference? I saw some goldish colored specks in them if that helps.

try some brake cleaner and see if that helps first.

[SqDancerLynn1]

You could try baking them in the oven for 1/2 hr maybe 300 degrees

[vista461]

Tried the brake cleaner already before I put it back together.
Don't think the oven method would fly in my house. Lol

[vista461]

I have propane torch if that would work.

[gs road racer]

Just bring them to Lynn's

[vista461]

Well in checking a bit, it looks like they are organic pads. They are EBC's. Guess it's time for new pads it's a shame since they have a ton of life left.

[Nessism]

You might want to try some 80 grit sandpaper and a flat surface. Sand off a thin layer to clean off the contaminated skin. Worth a shot. If that's a no go, I've got some decent used pads you can have. PM if you want to discuss.

[chef1366]

Did you let them bed in?

[vista461]

Did you let them bed in?

No they were on the bike when I got it

[vista461]

Well took the calipers back off. Cleaned off the rotors and pads with brake cleaner. Sanded the pads a bit with 80 grit paper. Better but not all that great.

[vista461]

If they do in fact just need to bed in, would it be normal that until they do, the rear actually stops it faster than the front?