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Re: Hard brake pedal

To: VEENET@aol.com
Subject: Re: Hard brake pedal
From: mike henry <mike.a.henry@worldnet.att.net>
Date: Tue, 29 May 2001 05:30:44 -0600
Jerry,
Typically you would use 5/8 for both front and rear, then use the balance bar to
tune. Some like 3/4, and some end up with one of each trying to solve a balance
trouble.
What pads are you using? The new pads are a lot different than the old DS11
Mike

VEENET@aol.com wrote:

> I could use some advice as to how to deal with a really hard brake pedal on a
> Lotus 51.....It requires a tremendous amount of preasure on the brake pedal
> to get the car to stop.I think master cylinder size is a factor. Does anyone
> know what would be considered the "right" or normal size cylinders for a 51?
> Any other ideas?
> Thanks,
> Jerry Burr

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