Brake Pedal Distance

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03-29-2009, 09:49 PM

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andoll83

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thanks woody! i'll try that tomorrow

03-30-2009, 08:05 AM

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Originally Posted by hyperv6

Adding new pads should raise your pedal up as it will have more material and less need for fluid to fill the caliper piston. Ad pad wear your pedal travel will increase a little.

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Originally Posted by Brwbier

this is absolutely not true

This is true on rear disc brakes. Moany times the rear calipers do not adjust and more fluid is needed to take up the slack.

Out adjustment rear disc are common on most GM cars including the HHRS SS.

Not enough people use the e brake to adjust it up.

I looked at my post and failed to mention the E brake so I correctred the post.

If you don't beleieve this ask any Trans Am owner with a frozen e brake how high his pedal is.

It is no different than not adjusting the rear drums correctley. More fluid is needed and the pedal travel increases.

Last edited by ChevyMgr; 04-01-2009 at 07:22 PM. Reason: fixed quote tags