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ZUKIWORLD Discussion Forum => Technical Discussion - Performance / Modify => Topic started by: hwyman on November 07, 2016, 05:31:53 AM
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I put the rotors, calipers and pads from a 4 door on my 2 door tracker and after bleeding the brakes twice I still have a soft pedal. Should I replace the Master Cylinder with the one from a 4 dr model as well?
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When I got mine done I did notice a considerably longer throw in the pedal. I kind of expected it since the pistons on the 4dr calipers are bigger, but at 1st it was a very noticeable difference. I figured I would put a 4dr master cylinder in if/when the original gives out, but I've gotten used to the longer throw & don't even notice it any more.
If it's actually soft it's possible you still have air in the system. If it's just a longer throw to the pedal & brakes well once it reaches the right pressure... & doesn't sink, you're probably good to go. I've been running mine with the 2dr master for a couple years now & it's still holding up fine.
Hth,
Fuzzy
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your description of longer throw is what I am experiancing now. So I guess I will follow in your footsteps and run with the 2dr MC for now.
Local parts store list them at $170 Rock auto has them at $70
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I was about to say define "soft pedal" - long travel does not equate to soft pedal in my way of thinking.
The most common cause of a soft or spongy pedal is trapped air, followed by binding or seized caliper slides.