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New front suspension/calipers/rotors, same problem. Rear Adjustment? 120-130 1968

posted by  RepairmanJackal on  Mon Jul 21 13:29 CST 2008
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I think I can rule out the calipers as the problem. I removed the whole front crossmember and swapped it with a known-good front end from Mario's 65.

After bleeding, I still get a great deal of travel in the pedal before the car stops. It does stop, but the experience puts me on edge. The pedal is way too close to the bottom for my comfort.

I know I need to adjust my rear brakes as the e-brake makes the pedal feel high and tight, but w/o the pedal is near the bottom.

Could the rear brake adjustment alone cause *that* much travel?






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New Excessive brake pedal travel after new flex lines and a new master cylinder [120-130][1968]
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