replaced front pads, now brakes are kinda soft ?

[demj1308]

I just replaced the front pads on my 06 bruin 350, the original pads were gone after 25 hrs. Everything went fine, but now the front brake doesn't seem as strong as it was, still stop but not as well as the old pads. The lever feels solid, i never opened the system so i dont think it needs bleeding, do the new pads need some time to break in ?, i used sintered pads as i heard the last longer ? I did not remove the cap on the hydraulic reservoir when i squeezed the pistons back, could that be a problem ?
Thanks

[TRX450R_Racer]

Yes the pads need to wear into the rotors.  You did everything correctly.

[demj1308]

thanks

[TRX450R_Racer]

thanks

Your welcome

[Chuck_Norris]

something else to consider. are the pads that you are using  organic? low dollar? to compound of the pad will also dictate the opeartion. Look for swelling on the rubber brake lines also

[demj1308]

they are sintered, not organic, but i did buy them on ebay, i guess ill find out after i put a few hours on it, and see if they brake in, if not it will be time for new brake pads again.