Agreed. My opinion is that if you don't have the access or expertise to test
changes like this out on a skid pad/track/etc, stick with what the factory
designed. The life you save might be mine.
Skye
Word on the street is barneymg@ntsource.com said:
> >Make of that what you will.....but it seems the factory is recommending
> >SMALLER rear wheel cylinders for uprated brakes, not larger...
>
> And YMMV depending on the type of brake lining material used, the type of
> tires used, the type of driving you will be doing, etc. In the end, making
> any changes from original spec to brakes, tires, suspension features, or
> the type of driving normally encountered can upset the braking system just
> as likely as it may improve the system. If you are thinking about making
> any such changes you should at least believe that you have some reason for
> doing so, and you should have some reasonable expectation for the end
> result. Also don't be terribly surprised if the change in wheel cylinder
> size does not have the expected result, or if it may have other unpredicted
> side effects (good, bad or indifferent). You might keep in mind a "plan B"
> to revert back to the original parts if it doesn't work out as well as you
> would like.
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