Poor heavy braking performance after replacing the front pads

[m_azza]

About five months ago I had my front rotors machined and I replaced the front pads on my B7 Passat alltrack. Since then the braking performance has declined considerably and its driving me crazy. I replaced the front pads with Bendix euro plus pads thinking they were good, has anyone else been through a similar situation and what are the go to pads these days for a OEM replacement pad that are dustless? as I'm thinking of replacing the pads again.

[Kachingg]

About five months ago I had my front rotors machined and I replaced the front pads on my B7 Passat alltrack. Since then the braking performance has declined considerably and its driving me crazy. I replaced the front pads with Bendix euro plus pads thinking they were good, has anyone else been through a similar situation and what are the go to pads these days for a OEM replacement pad that are dustless? as I'm thinking of replacing the pads again.

Go ate ceramic pads they feel like stock brake good and have stuff all dust plus they last ages

[Umai Naa!!]

Do the discs as well, as you've reduced their life by machining them.

[m_azza]

Go ate ceramic pads they feel like stock brake good and have stuff all dust plus they last ages

I've heard good thing about ATE pads I wish I had known earlier, is there any other brands pads worthy of a mention?

[brad]

I replaced the front pads with Bendix euro plus pads thinking they were good,

Well there's your problem Lady!

I've heard good thing about ATE pads I wish I had known earlier, is there any other brands pads worthy of a mention?

It depends on your driving style and what you are trying to achieve.

The Wagner pads on my Octavia are great but I really doubt you have the same needs as me. Short trips, no noise, less dust, immediate friction from cold.

The Bremtec trade Series pads i fitted to the Accord euro are shockers - avoid at all costs. Wooden pedal. Lack stopping power. Don't come good with heat. Dusty

[brad]

Forza FP-1 have some followers

[saint70]

Hi

Done ceramic ate pads and rotors. No dirty wheels, breaking capability increased. No noise. Overall,. very happy.
All jobs done by Volkwerke (Doncaster). Will go again there[emoji1]

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[m_azza]

Thanks for the advise....

Are the standard ATE pads any good? (the non ceramic pads)

and does anyone know of a website that has a ATE part number lookup online for ate pads? as I tried calling ATE and there not able to supply part numbers to the general public.

[brad]

I'm not sure why you wouldn't just get the ATE ceramic...

This might help

[Umai Naa!!]

Ceramic are not much dearer.

Ring HSY with your VIN, and order through them.

[Transporter]

About five months ago I had my front rotors machined and I replaced the front pads on my B7 Passat alltrack. Since then the braking performance has declined considerably and its driving me crazy. I replaced the front pads with Bendix euro plus pads thinking they were good, has anyone else been through a similar situation and what are the go to pads these days for a OEM replacement pad that are dustless? as I'm thinking of replacing the pads again.

I'm not saying that it couldn't be as simple as incompatible brake lining on your new brake pads and without seeing your car this maybe harder to diagnose, but it can happen when DIY, simply because you don't know how the ABS system works and its complexity.
The ATE Ceramic or even new genuine pads will not necessarily fix your problem, if the replacement hasn't been done properly. Taking your car to a good workshop or even dealer and explaining what you done will shorten diagnostic time and may be the cheapest option.

[m_azza]

I have changed many sets of pads in the past, there is no so called special procedure to replace the front pads on a Passat. The only difference apart from every other pad that I have replaced in the past was the wear sensor plug. Does anyone know of a reseller that supplies ATE pads at a reasonable price? I've spoke with hsy today and they advised they will not sell to the public.

[Transporter]

I have changed many sets of pads in the past, there is no so called special procedure to replace the front pads on a Passat. The only difference apart from every other pad that I have replaced in the past was the wear sensor plug. Does anyone know of a reseller that supplies ATE pads at a reasonable price? I've spoke with hsy today and they advised they will not sell to the public.

Then all is good when you’ve done it before.
How were the brakes under heavy breaking before you replaced the pads?
I’m not picking up on you just trying to help you to find out what potentially went wrong?

[m_azza]

The brakes were working perfectly under heavy braking before hand the only reason why i changed them was because of the pad were worn. If there was something wrong with the braking system I would have thought there would be a light on the dash right?