Re: Mushy ST Brakes

[Erik Miner <Axeis@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

How much was the Daytona part??

Erik


>From: "Joe Zaccaria" <jzaccaria@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
>To: <ST@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
>Subject: Mushy ST Brakes
>
>I know all of you have experienced this same problem, Mushy ST front 
>brakes.  I reviewed the Tech section and the Brembo rotary master 
>cylinder fix but I wanted to see if there was a less expensive 
>alternative first.  Gary from MC Mania suggested the fluid reservoir 
>wasn't elevated high enough above the inlet to the master cylinder 
>for proper fluid delivery.  In simple terms the master cylinder was 
>starved of fluid.
>
>I bought the stand off from the Daytona and mounted my reservoir on 
>it. It raised the reservoir about 3/4" from it's factory installed 
>position.  It also took the kink out of the hose from the reservoir 
>to the master cylinder.
>
>Bottom line, the brake feel, travel and power have improved 
>tremendously.  I spent more that I needed to on the Daytona part. 
>This can be done with a small piece of aluminum, stainless, etc.
>
>Joe "Zac" Zaccaria
>
>
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