Hello, I have a 1997 Corolla DX (1.8 liters). I got new brake pads installed yesterday and there is only a marginal improvement in braking. The brake pedal still gets depressed more than it would with new brakes on. While driving back from the mechanic (NOT a large store like Pep Boys, just a regular cheap shop in south Los Angeles) I assumed there wasn't enough heat/friction building up in the brakes yet so I let it go. But I drove to work and back today (almost 50 miles) and I was as apprehensive as I was before I got the brakes fixed. The car does not stop on a coin like new brakes should help it to, and there's no chance of going back to the mechanic for a refund. I did not get brake fluid too, and I don't know if that will fix my problem. A visual inspection after the job was done looked like the pads were indeed new. Has anyone else had the same problem ever? Is there a fix that I can implement with my rudimentary toolbox? Any help is greatly appreciated. Thank you, Bhargava
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18 years ago