First Generation Firebird-L Mailing List ......................................................................... The way to get more resistance is to install a spring. There must be some way to get on attached.
________________________________ From: Scott Everson <[email protected]> To: First Generation Firebird-L <[email protected]> Sent: Tue, December 29, 2009 9:08:31 AM Subject: RE: [FGF] Brake pedal arm return spring? First Generation Firebird-L Mailing List ......................................................................... Several years ago I replaced the non-power drums on my '67 with a Master Power front disk brake kit. I recall removing a return spring from the original system and then spending several hours trying to figure out how to reinstall the spring with the new power setup. I eventually asked the FGF list for help and was informed that the spring was only used with the non-power systems and not needed on my new system. I've been running without the spring with no problem ever since. I have noticed, however, that the pedal feels softer - meaning that when I apply the brakes the pedal is lighter to the touch and requires less pressure than what I was accustomed to. Personally I prefer a little more resistance on the brake pedal and am wondering if there is any way to increase it? Any suggestions? BTW, conversion to front power disks is the single best modification I've made to the car. Money well spent! Scott -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of KJ Sent: Tuesday, December 29, 2009 7:29 AM To: [email protected] Subject: [spam] [FGF] Brake pedal arm return spring? First Generation Firebird-L Mailing List ........................................................................... I have a 67 that originally had power brakes. During the rebuild I replaced the mc and booster with a new setup from master power. There are some drawings in some of the service manuals that show a brake pedal arm return spring. I do not recall taking one off, nor do I have one?? My question is: is this only needed for non powered brakes? The drawings are a little vague and my brake pedal returns pretty darn good just against the booster. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Submissions to Firebird-L: <[email protected]> Unsubscribe from Firebird-L: <[email protected]> Help: <http://FirstGenFirebird.org/firebird/Firebird-L.html> Classifieds: <http://FirstGenFirebird.org/ubb/> Owner Pictures: <http://FirstGenFirebird.org/show/> ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Submissions to Firebird-L: <[email protected]> Unsubscribe from Firebird-L: <[email protected]> Help: <http://FirstGenFirebird.org/firebird/Firebird-L.html> Classifieds: <http://FirstGenFirebird.org/ubb/> Owner Pictures: <http://FirstGenFirebird.org/show/>
