I've just replaced my front brake calipers and although i've only driven the car up the drive and stood on the brakes, they still feel well below par. My wifes Matiz stops quickerDave at Lotusbits said the same thing. Just check the caliper is free to move and grease it up. He also said check the shims top and bottom plus the 'flat 'W' shaped one behind the pad'.
The discs are also relatively new, the pads are about 25% worn and the car has goodridge hoses. The servo works and the hose looks in good condition. Having searched the forum I came across the thread above which mentions a flat w shaped shim behind the pad. I dont appear to have any shims on mine apart from the small ones top and bottom that locate the pads.
So, do I have bits missing and if I do, could this be the reason for poor brakes?
Regards
Shaun