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Old 09-20-2018, 03:59 PM
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I have a 7/8" MC too and when first installed my brakes were not working. Issue was the pedal rod adjustment. I didn't have the rod long enough to account for the long pedal travel. I lengthened the rod and had amazing brakes. I would check that first.
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Old 09-20-2018, 09:01 PM
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I have a 7/8" MC too and when first installed my brakes were not working. Issue was the pedal rod adjustment. I didn't have the rod long enough to account for the long pedal travel. I lengthened the rod and had amazing brakes. I would check that first.
I assume you have manual brakes too?
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Old 09-21-2018, 12:20 AM
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Yes they are manual
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Old 09-21-2018, 07:36 AM
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The pedal rod nearly bottoms out on the brake switch mounting area. I would presume it is long enough since I can't adjust it out any further.
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Old 09-21-2018, 11:23 AM
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I wouldn't assume that. I have a lot of pedal travel in my car...Can you pull the switch out and test to see if you get more brake by increasing the travel?

When I had my issues I was certain there was a huge issue with the brakes but it was all the rod.
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Some don't like when I say it, but manual brakes on the street aren't ideal. They are made for the track.
Yep... I don't even like them for autocross either. They take way too long to react for my taste.
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Old 09-21-2018, 01:20 PM
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I wouldn't assume that. I have a lot of pedal travel in my car...Can you pull the switch out and test to see if you get more brake by increasing the travel?

When I had my issues I was certain there was a huge issue with the brakes but it was all the rod.
I can't make it any longer and still have the brake switch work properly.
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