world's worst brake pads

[Huw Powell <audi@mediaone.net>]

I only wish I knew what they were.  Came mounted on some rebuilt 85 4kq
calipers I bought when I went to 16v scirocco rotors (10" vented, 4 x
100).  Ever since that supposed brake upgrade I have had pulling, a soft
pedal and all sorts of irritating brake attitude.

So I threw on some Ate power discs (did I mention the new rotors also
had a nice warp developed as well) and new PBR something pads.  These
pads were sorta cool looking, if you like cancer - they actually were
fuzzy and white on the friction face and reminded me of the asbestos
covered pipes we used to swing from in the locker room after soccer
practice.

But I digress.  

These went on Saturday.  No playing with fluid at all (The pulling/soft
pedal made me think I had some bubbles).  Now the brakes feel right. 
soft grab right away with a firmer and firmer feel as I press.  The
atomic grooves in the rotors have filled up nicely with pad material
(someone should market colored pads to go with these rotors!) and there
is no pull, etc, etc.  I also replaced my rear bearings cause I was
bored but I didn't touch the rear brakes at all (the vibration back
there is the really old Contis I guess)

So I wonder what those crap pads were so I could slag them...  and why
caliper rebuilders would use them?

-- 
Huw Powell

http://www.humanspeakers.com/audi/

82 Audi Coupe; 84 4kq; 85 Coupe GT; 73 F250