So I have upgraded to Scarebird brackets and disc brakes up front. Has anyone else had a issue with too much brake line pressure resulting in the front brakes dragging? I also have little travel in the brake pedal but otherwise the brakes work good.
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Front brake question "Scarebird kit installed"
rustyspoke66- Number of posts : 180
Location : Spokane, WA USA
Registration date : 2011-03-13
busman78- Number of posts : 483
Location : Oklahoma City, OK
Registration date : 2012-07-11
Dragging as in if you jack the front end off the ground the front wheels will not rotate by hand? How about the rear wheels?
When you stop does the front and/or rear lock up?
Which master cylinder did you use?
Also adjust the rod so there is a little free play.
When you stop does the front and/or rear lock up?
Which master cylinder did you use?
Also adjust the rod so there is a little free play.
rustyspoke66- Number of posts : 180
Location : Spokane, WA USA
Registration date : 2011-03-13
Thanks for the reply.
-With the front off the ground it is very difficult to turn a wheel by hand on the front if at all.
-With the rear off the ground I can turn the rear wheels.
-The front and rear seem to brake evenly.
-I used the recommended master from a B series van with manual / disc front / drum rear.
-The rod is adjusted so the pedal is at full height.
-With all this said it seems like it is getting better. I will keep an eye on it and only make short trips for now.
-With the front off the ground it is very difficult to turn a wheel by hand on the front if at all.
-With the rear off the ground I can turn the rear wheels.
-The front and rear seem to brake evenly.
-I used the recommended master from a B series van with manual / disc front / drum rear.
-The rod is adjusted so the pedal is at full height.
-With all this said it seems like it is getting better. I will keep an eye on it and only make short trips for now.
busman78- Number of posts : 483
Location : Oklahoma City, OK
Registration date : 2012-07-11
rustyspoke66- Number of posts : 180
Location : Spokane, WA USA
Registration date : 2011-03-13
Well then, I will take a look tonight but I'm thinking the spring is a miss. Thanks for all the help, I will let you know what I find.
rustyspoke66- Number of posts : 180
Location : Spokane, WA USA
Registration date : 2011-03-13
Yep, The push rod was adjusted to tight. Spring and everything else was ok. Anybody have a good resource for speedo cables?
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