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its not an issue Sean.
Euro cars are normally fitted with Euro rotors and pads, they are known to be soft. I've heard its due the cold temps (much lower than in Aust) and also to reduce braking noise. I must say the dust of the standard pads is crazy.
The standard brakes on the last Polo GTI were very spongy too. If you are not getting what you want, some good fluid and the right pad will help, but there will always be the limitation of the original design.
The QFM Pads that GSL sell get lots of good reviews and their pricing is VERY competitive. If you changed the front pads and nothing else, you may find you get an improvement straight up, nothing else changed.
The biggest issue I'm hearing is about it being in the wet, water should make very little difference unless you are pushing through sitting water. I'd get it checked by the dealer, just to be sure. If there is a little air in the system, your whole braking is compromised. As its new, leave the cost to the dealer.
Euro cars are normally fitted with Euro rotors and pads, they are known to be soft. I've heard its due the cold temps (much lower than in Aust) and also to reduce braking noise. I must say the dust of the standard pads is crazy.
The standard brakes on the last Polo GTI were very spongy too. If you are not getting what you want, some good fluid and the right pad will help, but there will always be the limitation of the original design.
The QFM Pads that GSL sell get lots of good reviews and their pricing is VERY competitive. If you changed the front pads and nothing else, you may find you get an improvement straight up, nothing else changed.
The biggest issue I'm hearing is about it being in the wet, water should make very little difference unless you are pushing through sitting water. I'd get it checked by the dealer, just to be sure. If there is a little air in the system, your whole braking is compromised. As its new, leave the cost to the dealer.
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