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Several weeks ago I replaced all the rotors, pads and flushed the brake fluid. I used the Motive pressurized brake bleeder using two quarts of fluid to really flush the system. The emergency brake works perfectly and the car stops great. However I can't get the brakes to lock up. I have brand new eagle GTs 195.65.15 with obviously lots of tread. I am wondering if something is not quite right since I can't lock the wheels. The brake pedal is hard but the won't lock. Should I be concerned? The pads have several hundred miles now.
Should I consider not locking up a good thing or do I need to consider this a harbinger of failures to come... Thanks for your thoughts Regards James |
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914-6 GT in waiting ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 19,878 Joined: 19-September 09 From: Landenberg, PA/Wilmington, DE Member No.: 10,825 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region ![]() ![]() |
Are you guys using 19mm mc's? 17mm is more powerful. Not a ton but there is a difference. Yes, the pedal can be slightly softer but everything is a trade off. Make sure your sqishy pedal isn't bad bushings or a rusty pedal area.
We used to talk about the firm/soft brake issue with the brakes on mt. and road bikes. Firm brakes feel good on a test drive. Soft but effective brakes feel good and are easier to modulate after a couple hours riding when your hands are tired and sore. |
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