perplexing brake issue
07-25-2009, 07:56 PM
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perplexing brake issue
My son has a 87 Formula Firebird, front disc/rear drum. Car has a 305 with a mild cam. After doing some brake repairs including replacing the rear wheel cylinders and the master cylinder and new front pads, the car just flat doesn't want to stop. The system has been properly bled out, and has good pedal. Doesn't pull left or right or anything stupid like that. It just feels like it has inadequate brakes...can't even lock a wheel up if I sold tickets.
Anybody have any thoughts?
Anybody have any thoughts?
07-26-2009, 01:13 PM
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Car: 86 Trans Am, 92 Firebird
Engine: 408 sbc, 3.1L of raw power
Transmission: TKO600, T5
Axle/Gears: Moser 9", 3:70 trutac, 3:23 torsion
Re: perplexing brake issue
did you bench bleed the new master cylinder? This has to be done before its installed in the car. Air will be stuck in the master and no amount of bleeding will get it out because the master sits tilted up and air will sit at the top of it.
07-26-2009, 09:58 PM
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