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BradW
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Re: dragging brakes Tue, 14 September 2004 12:13 Go to previous messageGo to previous message
Measure the piston size of the new callipers and compare it to the piston size of your original calipers. If there is a difference you may need to change your master cylinder.
I was once told that if your master cylinder was too small your pedal will be soft and the brakes would "grab" when the pedal is near the floor, and if it is too big the pedal will be rock hard but the brakes wont work too well. (I think I got that around the right way).

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