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Pedal adjustment for Heel-toe

Discussion in 'Vintage (thru 365 GTC4)' started by raywong, Nov 4, 2004.

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  1. raywong

    raywong Formula Junior

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    #1 raywong, Nov 4, 2004
    I find my brake pedal a little too low in relative to the throttle, making it very difficult to Heel-toe.
    My brake do have some play, there's no brake pad contact the first 3 to 4 cm of pedal travel. It will really help my Heel-toe if I could reduce that play to about 1 cm.
    I had a brake fluid job done just last month. Can someone tell me how to adjust the brake play?
     
  2. ferrarifixer

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    #2 ferrarifixer, Nov 4, 2004
    Are you saying you have a big gap between pads and disc surfaces. This is common after a caliper seal replacement and can be made better by removing pads and pumping pistons out too far, then just push them back enough to hammer the pad back in with slight force.

    The wheel bearing slack should be checked and adjusted to be minimal/none if necessary, and the stub axle flex while driving will knock the pads back enough to allow free rotation.

    If you can wait 3 months, they'll come good anyway with use as the rubber seals lose their suppleness!

    Check your rear brake adjustment and all bleeding, and if it is all good, your next option is to fit steel braided flexible hoses.

    You cannot adjust the pedal push rod very much if at all, as the brake servo must have free play.
     
  3. raywong

    raywong Formula Junior

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    #3 raywong, Nov 5, 2004
    I have steel braised brake hose in my other car, may be I should do the Dino too.

    Thanks for the advice!
     

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