I’ve never had a problem with new brakes and I’ve had a lot.
I’ve already got several hope and shimano sets all working well.
I’ve just bought a saint front brake and it will not bed in.
The power is poor and it will not bite.
I’ve even bled the system but that made no difference.
I’ve taken the brake pads out and they have a horrible black coating on them. I’ve used some degreaser to remove this and the brake pads then go a gold colour like before I fitted them.
The brake then squeals like crazy and has more power but after a few brake tests goes back to its normal weak self.
What is this black coating, is it normal?
There was definitely no contamination in the rotor or pads when fitted.
I was expecting a power increase going from XT to saint but so far it’s just been a bad experience.
Anyone got any tips to sort it?