ok well finally got out to ride. First impressions were a bit feeble until it bedded in a bit. To be honest I think it needs some more bedding in. I'm in essence testing the new pads & their interface with the new disc.
I did a couple of 25k loops but 1/2 way through the 2nd got a puncture so that was the last of the hard braking (actually it didn't promote too much hard braking on the terrain).
I actually thought I might try resurfacing my old pads as they are wedge shaped from the worn disc and seeing if they work better.
The Goldfren pads may just take a while to bed in.
So net result is that the brakes work. They work ok it seems, but I like more initial bite & that is lacking. That could be down to the pads so this is a bit of an unscientific test changing two things to two untried things.
Disc is still straight & looks in fine condition. I suspect it will be as good as before but I can't endorse wholeheartedly at this stage which is probably not the disc's fault if you see what I mean.
There was a ride next weekend but I see its been cancelled, boo.
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