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Old 07-04-2025, 01:49 AM   #5
Flathead Fever
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Default Re: Brake pedal travel

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Originally Posted by pete rose View Post
I should be able to pump the brakes firmly
several times in my shop and get the brakes to lock up if the pushrod is extended too far into the master cyliner. Then back off the pushrod until the brakes release.
Is my understanding correct?
If so I will try this, get a half pedal firm brake and all should be good..
Now I can go for a drive..
Pete Rose
There has to be space between the rod and master cylinder but not so much that the rod can fall out. Just a little space, maybe a 1/16". Make sure you can see that the piston has come all the way back to its stop and then adjust the linkage.
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