Misc. Help.. Soft Brake pedal after converting from front manual drum brakes to front disc brakes. :/
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Hey, may I get some ideas why I have a soft brake pedal?
I converted my manual drum brakes to (YJ jeep) power disc brakes in my 1976 CJ7 jeep.
When installing the booster, I did notice the piston rod was slightly longer on the disc brakes than the drums. So I lowered/loosened my pedal to allow the extra length. (bad idea?)
Then, after converting to disc, I now I have soft brakes. I have to pump the pedal before the brakes engage which is scary.
I bled the system 4 plus times (probably more.) I Don't think there is any air. ~But I didn't bench bleed the mc.
And the pedal hardens up after I pump the brakes. (air? Or too long of a piston rod, or wrong pedal?)
I read I may be able adjust (lengthen) the piston rod in the booster slightly to firm up the pedal.
Any Idea On how to fix it?
Hope you're all having a blessed summer! Thanks for the help!
I converted my manual drum brakes to (YJ jeep) power disc brakes in my 1976 CJ7 jeep.
When installing the booster, I did notice the piston rod was slightly longer on the disc brakes than the drums. So I lowered/loosened my pedal to allow the extra length. (bad idea?)
Then, after converting to disc, I now I have soft brakes. I have to pump the pedal before the brakes engage which is scary.
I bled the system 4 plus times (probably more.) I Don't think there is any air. ~But I didn't bench bleed the mc.
And the pedal hardens up after I pump the brakes. (air? Or too long of a piston rod, or wrong pedal?)
I read I may be able adjust (lengthen) the piston rod in the booster slightly to firm up the pedal.
Any Idea On how to fix it?
Hope you're all having a blessed summer! Thanks for the help!