Jerry,
My Lotus 51 data says Chapman wanted .70 dia. bore on the front MC and
5/8 on the rear. If you have this and still have a problem, look for pads
with the highest coefficient of friction.
Fred McDonald
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From: <VEENET@aol.com>
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Sent: Monday, May 28, 2001 10:57 AM
Subject: Hard brake pedal
> I could use some advice as to how to deal with a really hard brake pedal
on a
> Lotus 51.....It requires a tremendous amount of preasure on the brake
pedal
> to get the car to stop.I think master cylinder size is a factor. Does
anyone
> know what would be considered the "right" or normal size cylinders for a
51?
> Any other ideas?
> Thanks,
> Jerry Burr
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