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Old Nov 25, 2021 | 02:09 PM
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any way to get a better brake pedal before brakes work. it seem to go down a fair way before working . fluid level good and has new rear cyclinders fitted thanks

 

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Air in the system with a use a soft pedal and excess travel

if the caliper is lower then the master you need to remove it and lift it so its above and then bleed it
 
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Yes to John... and i will add sometimes the actuating (plunger) rod can be too Short... (or too long) Thanks to the Aftermarket
 
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Yes to John... and i will add sometimes the actuating (plunger) rod can be too Short... (or too long) Thanks to the Aftermarket
is there an adjustable pushrod available. thanks
 
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is there an adjustable pushrod available. thanks
While that seems logical...I have not seen one for this application...
 
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