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Thread: How much Brake Pressure should I have?

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    Question How much Brake Pressure should I have?

    I have a Coupe with a depowered '93 master cylinder (new) and the '94 disc brakes (rebuilt) all around. I have no leaks, I have the pedal mod for manual brakes, and I am not using the distribution block or a proportioning valve.

    If I put a gauge on my brakes, how much pressure should I see at the wheels? I see comments online that 1000 psi is a generally desirable figure.

    I haven't routinely driven a car with manual brakes, but the pedal pressure needed seems high even for manual brakes. I'll be getting a gauge to help me figure out if the pressure is even at all of the corners, and figured I might as well find out if the pressure is sufficient.

    Any words of wisdom here? Thanks!
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    I don't know what the normal pressure should be, but we generally sugguest running a 94-95 C*bra mustang master cylinder without the mustang distribution block for cars with disc brakes all around. The 93' fox mustang master cylinder requires more pedal effort than the 94-95 c*bra master.

    Best regards,
    Brian Zakrzewski
    FFR Tech & Sales

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    Thanks, Brian!
    Coupe #497 delivered 7/29/10. Engine in on 10/1/10. Pushcart on 10/4/10. First start on 12/01/10. First go-cart on 12/31/10. Finished and on the road as of February 2012.
    Coupe Body Buck Plans - My Spray Booth - Painting Lessons Learned
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    Lots of build photos and some observations: http://www.flickr.com/photos/53614858@N05/

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