Date:         Thu, 25 Jun 2015 20:13:48 -0700
Reply-To:     Neil N <musomuso@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         Neil N <musomuso@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Low Brake Pedal, Caliper Piston Movement.
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Hi all.

If maladjusted brake shows are causing a low pedal (it pumps up), does
this initial low pedal give caliper pistons less to "push against"?
i.e. does this negatively affect the calipers ability to sufficiently
push the pads against the rotors?

I recently re-read and followed Dennis Haynes "how to" on rear brake adjustment.
This has been enlightening; I now have a better e-brake and had great
success getting the lower pins free. But....

Even with new spring loaded type ATE wheel cylinders, correctly
assembled parts, I still find that it takes several applications of
brakes to get pedal height up. Once this happens, I can hear the pads
rub on the rotors. I will double check shoe adjustment but have to
wonder why after setting shoes so they drag slightly, the pedal height
gets low after brakes are un-used for a period of time.

e-brake was adjusted drums off, after shoe adjustment. I heard the
adjuster clicking. (both i hope) There's no gap between levers and
cables, cables are ok.

Thanks,

Neil.


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