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Re: [ST] I've got wood !!! (Brake Feel)
- Subject: Re: [ST] I've got wood !!! (Brake Feel)
- From: "Louis Jiannine" <LouJ9@xxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Wed, 6 Aug 2003 17:03:43 -0400
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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