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Jedi Hopeful
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My BJ8 came (to me) with no booster and BJ7 master cylinder so it should stop just like a BJ7 without a booster. My car stops ok when significant pedal pressure is applied but the pedal is a bit soft and requires about 1/3 travel before I get significant stopping power. Front to rear bias seems fine. The pads and shoes are new and look like plain old organic. (I didn't buy them but I think they came from Moss). I will pull them out when I get a chance and report what they are.
All components are new or rebuilt and appear to be in good condition. It stops straight with no pulling. I recently bled the entire system and adjusted the rear shoes. That made it slightly better but not good enough. If I stomp on the pedal I cannot lock up the brakes so I believe they should be better in both pedal feel (I would like a harder pedal) and stopping ability.
I have read the pad recommendations (Moss ceramic, semi-metallic, and Porterfields). It seems to me that better pads might stop better but that will not help the pedal travel or mushy feel. Any thoughts?
All components are new or rebuilt and appear to be in good condition. It stops straight with no pulling. I recently bled the entire system and adjusted the rear shoes. That made it slightly better but not good enough. If I stomp on the pedal I cannot lock up the brakes so I believe they should be better in both pedal feel (I would like a harder pedal) and stopping ability.
I have read the pad recommendations (Moss ceramic, semi-metallic, and Porterfields). It seems to me that better pads might stop better but that will not help the pedal travel or mushy feel. Any thoughts?