Date:         Tue, 9 Sep 2014 11:17:05 -1000
Reply-To:     "SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )" <scottdaniel@TURBOVANS.COM>
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From:         "SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )" <scottdaniel@TURBOVANS.COM>
Organization: Cosmic Reminders
Subject:      Re: New brakes and pedal question
Comments: To: Harry Hoffman <hhoffman@IP-SOLUTIONS.NET>
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Do the big brake kit's calipers have larger pistons than stock ?
that would account for more brake pedal travel.

Since pads ride 'just almost touching' the discs ....the pads themselves
don't directly relate to brake pedal travel usually.

Since hoses to calipers had to be disconnected...
that would mean the front brakes got bled with new brake fluid .
And ideally bled well so no air is present.

Did the rears get bled with new BF as well ?
That's also a great time to bleed some new fluid into the clutch
hydraulic system too.

for sure ...if the diameter of the front caliper pistons are larger than
stock ..
that, by definition and fundamentals, will translate  to increased brake
pedal travel.



On 9/9/2014 10:46 AM, Harry Hoffman wrote:
> Hi All,
> So, I've finally got the GoWesty bigger brake kit installed and we christened it with a great camping trip to Salisbury Beach State Park in MA.
>
> One thing I've noticed is that I was expecting the brake pedal to travel less to the floor then it currently was. Thought being new pads less travel.
>
> Is that a reasonable expectation or am I off the mark?
>
> Cheers,
> Harry