Date:         Wed, 21 Apr 1999 13:23:37 -0400
Reply-To:     EMZ <vw4x4@FYI.NET>
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From:         EMZ <vw4x4@FYI.NET>
Subject:      Re: braided SST brake lines
Comments: To: Larry Hamm <ldhamm@xmission.com>
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sorry to disagree. But I, and I;m sure alot of others
can floor any brake pedel, in many cars with prefectly
working brakes. Try it, You can hear the pressure in
the lines scream. This is mainly the fact that cars
have gotten lighter, and smaller, not requiring
big braking systems. Therefore people have been able
to exceed the max pressure required to overcome the
systems.

            Eric                   86-VW4x4
            vw4x4@fyi.net          72-240z
            Pittsburgh, PA USA     1936-Chrysler


On Wed, 21 Apr 1999, Larry Hamm wrote:

> EMZ wrote:
> >
> > WHen you stand on the brakes you can push the pedal to the floor,
> > maxing out the pressure on every part in the system.
>
> EMZ,
> If you can floor your brake pedal, then you need to pay some serious
> attention to your braking system! It needs bleeding or replacement of
> master or slave cylinder parts. In this case, there is NOT ENOUGH
> pressure being applied to the system.
> Larry
>