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nail pounder · 04-20-2017, 11:43 PM

Does it have any adjustment? It's supposed to have some "free pedal" when you press the brakes before they engage, I think about ½". Without it, as the fluid gets hot it expands and applies the brakes. I had the same issue with my 58, I think I bought the master/booster from summit, anyhow, it has adjustment in the rod so a few minutes under the truck and problem solved. Also, don't overfill the master, fluid needs room to expand. Should be an easy fix.

04-20-2017, 11:43 PM	#7
nail pounder Registered User Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Fallbrook CA Posts: 453	Re: CPP front disc brake swap, brakes sticking and smoking a bit Does it have any adjustment? It's supposed to have some "free pedal" when you press the brakes before they engage, I think about ½". Without it, as the fluid gets hot it expands and applies the brakes. I had the same issue with my 58, I think I bought the master/booster from summit, anyhow, it has adjustment in the rod so a few minutes under the truck and problem solved. Also, don't overfill the master, fluid needs room to expand. Should be an easy fix.