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Old 04-02-2012, 05:14 PM   #8
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Default Re: More brake holding power

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Originally Posted by Jim Whitehead View Post
Rick, You need to move the pivot on the brake pedal up to make the pedal longer (more Leverage) also get two sets of rear brake shoes and only use the biger shoes primary on front and rear side. also an adjustable pro valve.
Right on the money.
Move the pivot for the push rod approx. 1 1/2" higher on the pedal . ....you may need to put on a adapter on the mount to locate the master cyl higher to keep the pushrod straight..
This will increase the pedal ratio to around 6-6 1/2 to 1 and allow higher pressure without higher effort.
Stock powerbrake pedals are only about 4-1 ratio........Adj prop valve is for biasing initial pressure front to rear and has little effect on holding on the line.
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