I had my front brake pads changed but it feels the same?

When getting a repair done at my mechanics (volvo specialist in SF), he told me by front brake pads had 10% left--meaning replace them. So i had that done a week later but the car doesnt feel ANY different. Indeed sometimes i hear small squeeks or little grinding. What could have went wrong? What could it be? Or did my mechanic just not do his job (right)?
I had my front brake pads changed but it feels the same?
If you had your brakes done before there was a problem, any difference in feel will not be very noticeable. The hard stops might do the trick for the sounds, its probably just dust or something.
I had my front brake pads changed but it feels the same?
Well if they put on cheap pads it will squeak and that's normal. Have you done a couple of hard stops to clear any debris that may be in there?
If your mechanic put semi-metallic or especially metallic pads on, they have a tendency squeal and grind a little bit. Most parts stores sell a kind of gel in a small packet that you can squeeze onto the back of the pads that helps deaden the noise. You would at least have to take the wheel off and maybe the caliper to put it on...if the mechanic didn't already apply it.



As far as feel, he's right (above), you prob won't feel any difference if there was no real problem before, like a warped rotor or a sticking caliper.