brake pedal

[rosco]

getting ready for the season and noticed the throw on my brake pedal to be relatively extreme... tried pumping the brake figuring its been sitting for 5-months, however did not get better...

couple of items:

1) no brake fluid on the floor

2) levels seem to be where they should be

3) did notice some dampness under the rear master (fluid)

I'm thinking this all points to a bad master cylinder... and/or need of bleeding the brakes-Thoughts?

Also,

looking at my brake pedal set-up, I noticed on side has a nut and the other doesn't ( I know I might be ignorant:doh:); am I missing a nut? the bar / bolt assy seems to have play but not to the extent of it sliding out..

Could this be the problem?

Any help or guidance is much appreciated and pictures of the brake assy would be ideal....

thanks in advance,

gino

[Slither]

Here are a couple of threads with some pics to help you sort it out.

http://www.uniquecobra.com/forums/search.php?searchid=38327 (http://www.uniquecobra.com/forums/search.php?searchid=38327)

http://www.uniquecobra.com/forums/showthread.php?t=5819&highlight=brake+balance (http://www.uniquecobra.com/forums/showthread.php?t=5819&highlight=brake+balance)

You can do a search, as there are other threads, as well. Hope this helps. Good luck!

[rosco]

thanks paul...

i believe i have a bias issue and maybe not the cylinder...

note, there is only (1) one jam nut right?

any other suggestions appreciated...

thanks,

gino

[weaver]

The brake pedal assembly comes with one jam nut. When adjusting the bias remember you must have a little bit of free play in the rod, if you take out the free play the rod will bind and you won't have any bias. I think you can find more bias info on Wilwoods web site.

Alan

[rosco]

thanks for the reply Alan.... will look at...

also, what are the exact part #'s for the master cylinders in case I need to order a rebuild kit...

thanks,

gino

[weaver]

A new master cyl is $52.00 + shipping

[pgermond]

Spring for a remote biased adjustment setup - it will save you a lot of grief!

http://www.jegs.com/i/Wilwood/950/340-4990/10002/-1

[davebetts]

Definately install the remote adjuster. Simple knob, mounts hidden under the dash, and connects to the bias threaded rod. My road race instructor was duly impressed when he said he wished we had more up front brakes. I just reached under and gave the knob a couple turns - more front braking. Of course, you can adjust between both front and back brakes. Very handy, allows for fine tuning, right in the seat, no stopping and wrenching.