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Brake Pedal Travel

Discussion in 'Brakes' started by T-Bucket Bob, Apr 27, 2017.

  1. T-Bucket Bob

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    How much Brake pedal travel should you have when bleeding your brakes?
     
    #1 T-Bucket Bob, Apr 27, 2017
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    There's no "right" answer to this... It depends on your M/C, how much stroke does it have? Your pedal ratio? Other linkage? One thing for sure, your M/C should see full stroke when you have the bleeder open and pushing air/fluid out, what that distance is depends on the make and manufacturer of the M/C see if you can find the specs. and what you have . The pedal should have a little free play at rest so the M/C piston can return FULLY!
     
    #2 HenrysT, Apr 28, 2017
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    I have never had any luck bleeding my T's brakes the conventional way. I think it's due to the low MC. A vacuum bleeder ($25-30) will get your pedal "high and hard" in about 10 minutes with no assistant.
     
    #3 roadmonster, Apr 28, 2017
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    Boy I could say something 'bout that "High & Hard" but this is a family website............LOL.....
     
    #4 lincolnuT, Apr 29, 2017
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    Especially with a vacuum pump involved !!:laugh::p
     
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    HEY! I resemble that remark!
     
    #6 old round fart, Apr 29, 2017
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