How far is the brake pedal supposed to travel?
08-07-2003, 12:21 AM
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How far is the brake pedal supposed to travel?
Just wondering, so I know when I have rock hard brakes again... :smash: :smash: :smash: :auto:
08-07-2003, 12:26 AM
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Re: How far is the brake pedal supposed to travel? (Buffalo Dude)
Its not really a measure of distance but more a measure of firmness. (that dont sound good :D ) They should always be firm. Most people have a problem with the pedal traveling halfway down before it firms up, you want it firm from the moment you put your foot on it.
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08-07-2003, 12:59 AM
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Re: How far is the brake pedal supposed to travel? (battsup)
Looks like I got some bleeding to do :smash:
It's a lot better than it was, but I feel it's still going too much. I can't wait till i can really drive it :steering:
It's a lot better than it was, but I feel it's still going too much. I can't wait till i can really drive it :steering:
08-07-2003, 09:09 AM
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Re: How far is the brake pedal supposed to travel? (Buffalo Dude)
With your engine off, slowly push the peddle down and gauge the free travel before any resisteance is felt. This the amount the push rod is moving before contact with the MC piston. I think the spec is 1 - 1.5", but I like 3/4" to 1" max. You would be surprised how much more responsive the brakes are and feel. Change this if you need to with the brake push rod. Hardness is a measure of how well they are bled and if they will hold the peddle feel and slowly sink down at all. If they do you still have air.
I posted a note about the Motive Power Brake bleeder. Great product. Another way to go is the Phoenix tool using what they call RFI - reverse fluid injection. You inject fluid at the bleeder and let the air bubbkles rise in the MC. Both these give a 4 piston caliper a full bleed.
[Modified by bigvette1, 8:10 AM 8/7/2003]
I posted a note about the Motive Power Brake bleeder. Great product. Another way to go is the Phoenix tool using what they call RFI - reverse fluid injection. You inject fluid at the bleeder and let the air bubbkles rise in the MC. Both these give a 4 piston caliper a full bleed.
[Modified by bigvette1, 8:10 AM 8/7/2003]
