F21 pad and disc combo

[12dan34]

Hi everyone, I've just had new discs and pads all round on my 2012 116i (38k miles), went for Pagid, a name I recognised but...

Only 1000 or so miles later I have vibration coming through the car when braking (not heavily) from about 60+mph. At first I thought it was warped discs but a bit of searching led me to believe it might be deposits on the disc from the pad getting too hot. Apart from being pretty disappointed with Pagid and no confidence in getting any recompense, what is the best step to take here? If I go for a different pad will it scrub off the deposits after a few miles?

Also, ever since they did the rears, I have a little squeak every time I apply the handbrake and then having applied the handbrake and parked up, if I move off forwards (doesn't seem to do it in reverse!) the rear brakes bind ever so slightly until you brake again. Any ideas?

I only had them all done at the advice of the garage, it was absolutely fine before they touched it!

Thank you.

[Monty Python]

I surprised you've managed to do that with a 116i - I've used Pagid on the pair of 335d coupes I've had without any problems at all.

Have you checked that the wheels are still balanced (or swap front/rear and see if the problem persists).?

[12dan34]

Thanks Monty, I haven't tried that but wouldn't I get wheel wobble if that were the case? I'm not getting any of that but when they did the brakes they did put two new front tires on and swap the wheels round in general so that the new ones were on the front and the best not new ones were on the rear.

[Monty Python]

12dan34 said:

Thanks Monty, I haven't tried that but wouldn't I get wheel wobble if that were the case? I'm not getting any of that but when they did the brakes they did put two new front tires on and swap the wheels round in general so that the new ones were on the front and the best not new ones were on the rear.

First off, the new tyres should be on the rear, not the front, so I'd swap them - it's always best to have more grip at the rear as it's easier to catch understeer than oversteer.

As for wheel balance that's true - you would notice it without braking - scratch that idea.

Failing that it could be that the brakes weren't fitted properly - it may be that one of the discs isn't fitted flush with the hub. If the wheel bolts weren't tightened in the star fashion that may have caused the problem - loosen the bolts off and retightening them in the proper fashion may cure the issue.