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Re: [ST] I've got wood !!! (Brake Feel)



Does it make any difference if the one line to one caliper and then the
crossover are replaced with two lines leaving the master cylinder
(eliminating the crossover)?

Lou
- ----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Masiak, Richard" <Richard_Masiak@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <ST@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Tuesday, August 05, 2003 4:09 PM
Subject: RE: [ST] I've got wood !!! (Brake Feel)


> This thread went around about 1.5 years ago.  The cleaning and pushing the
> caliper pistons all the way in, then squeeze the brake to reseat the pads
is
> only a temporary fix.  They eventually go back to the long travel, soft
feel
> again.
>
> However, you're right, it is the most cost effective solution.  IMO
though,
> if I had the money I'd install better after market calipers and pads.
> However, I don't have the extra lettuce so I just deal with it and don't
> push man & machine to the limits.
>
> -Rich
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Denis Liakos [mailto:denoose@xxxxxxx]
> Sent: Tuesday, August 05, 2003 3:47 PM
> To: ST@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Subject: Re: [ST] I've got wood !!! (Brake Feel)
>
>
> Cleaning the calipers and related components is going to be, IMO, the most
> cost effective way to improve brake feel, followed by a well- performed
> bleeding, and then, if necessary, pad replacement.  I'm no expert, but
I've
> witnessed the improvement a thorough cleaning can make on a first hand
> basis, as done by fellow lister Ken Mitchell.
>
> Denis Liakos
> South Windsor, CT
>
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