B7 RS4 Front Brakes... Bedding in

[Imax]

Hi,
Recently had the B7 front brakes fitted to my B5 and so far I'm not overly impressed - I haven't done many miles and those that I have done have mainly been motorway.
Is there a bedding in period before I will start getting the best from them?
I also have a 325i touring and had the front brakes replaced recently and they are suberb in comparison - When I touch the pedal the braking is excellent. The B7 brakes just don't compare at the moment.
Any one else experienced the same?
Thanks

[Imol4vant]

Are you using cheap pads ?

[stumpyrs4]

Have you changed the brake fluid recently?
New discs or old?

The brake master servo sometimes can struggle with the increase in pistons also...

[rickoshea]

I had the same issue ( new B7 front setup ). Resolved by bleeding the system twice. Probably cos the B7 calipers are huge compared to OEM B5 and take a bit of time to get rid of all air pockets.

Rick.

[RS4KILLA]

had the same problem changed the hoses and bleed the system again spot on after that

[Imax]

Thanks for your comments - Brand new and fitted by MRC.
I assume the pads are standard Audi ones supplied with the complete set-up. The brake fluid was also changed when they were fitted, again standard brake fluid used.
I am due to go back to MRC in July so I will ask Doug to have a look and possibly re-bleed.
Cheers

[rhunter203]

I had the same issue ( new B7 front setup ). Resolved by bleeding the system twice. Probably cos the B7 calipers are huge compared to OEM B5 and take a bit of time to get rid of all air pockets.

Rick.

Ditto!