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Old Jul 7, 2007 | 01:34 PM
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i`v got high-spec 320mm monster 4 pots on my s1 but the brake pedal still feels abit soft?is there anything else i can do to improve the braking
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Old Jul 7, 2007 | 07:27 PM
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Braided hoses, larger m/cyl.
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Old Jul 7, 2007 | 07:31 PM
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larger master cylinder,
had heard of the escort mark 5 one being used??
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Old Jul 7, 2007 | 07:33 PM
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Bigger master cyl, braided hoses, DOT 5.1 fluid, bias v/v....



Barring that sell it and buy Jap!
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Old Jul 7, 2007 | 08:29 PM
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master cylinder from an S2 for starters
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Old Jul 7, 2007 | 08:50 PM
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already got braided hoses so s2 m/c and dot 5:1 brake fluid cheers chaps
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Old Jul 7, 2007 | 10:29 PM
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have you had the rears convertered to discs, the S2 master may still be to small leaving a spongy pedal with to much travel
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Old Jul 8, 2007 | 05:22 AM
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yes mate 4x4 cossie rear disc so is the only oppiton brake bias
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