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  1. 10-23-2009, 12:20 AM #1
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    Want firmer brakes

    I really wanna make my brake pedal a lot more firm. How can I do that? I replaced my rear shoes roughly 3 months ago, changed my brake fluid, and my front pads are still great. Any suggestions? I want that new-car brake pedal feel.
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  2. 10-23-2009, 12:30 AM #2
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    Re: Want firmer brakes

    Pull off the rear drums and adjust the shoes out further.
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    Re: Want firmer brakes

    disconnect the brake booster :p


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    Re: Want firmer brakes

    Quote Originally Posted by thegreatdane View Post
    disconnect the brake booster :p
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    Re: Want firmer brakes

    stainless steel lines will help, but even then my 88 LXi brake pedal is not as stiff as my Integra with stainless steel lines. I think the larger master cylinder helps.
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    Re: Want firmer brakes

    Don't we have a 15/16 master cyl?

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  7. 10-23-2009, 08:15 AM #7
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    Re: Want firmer brakes

    Quote Originally Posted by carotman View Post
    Don't we have a 15/16 master cyl?
    I think so, but the Integra one is slightly larger with 1"
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    Re: Want firmer brakes

    Fresh, high quality fluid helps, as well as some decent pads. Cheap fluid + cheap pads = shitty feel. And when you bleed, you need to start from the brake with the longest line to the MC and work your way to the shortest one.
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    Re: Want firmer brakes

    Quote Originally Posted by 88LXi68 View Post
    I think so, but the Integra one is slightly larger with 1"
    Only the ITR has the 1" master. The Integra is 15/16 just like ours.

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    Re: Want firmer brakes

    Quote Originally Posted by carotman View Post
    Only the ITR has the 1" master. The Integra is 15/16 just like ours.
    my LS has 1" with ABS
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    Re: Want firmer brakes

    Really? It's OEM too?

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  12. 10-25-2009, 04:33 PM #12
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    Re: Want firmer brakes

    I noiticed on mine when I added the newer calipers, stainless lines and aem brake kit I acidently let the fluid level get drained completely out of the MC. After gallon of fluid I still have a week pedal. I think I need to bench bleed my MC. Its the only place it could be hiding.
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    Re: Want firmer brakes

    Quote Originally Posted by carotman View Post
    Really? It's OEM too?

    Confirmed this morning...you had me doubting myself. It is the original OEM one w/165k on it and the car has always been in my family.
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    Re: Want firmer brakes

    Quote Originally Posted by mykwikcoupe View Post
    I noiticed on mine when I added the newer calipers, stainless lines and aem brake kit I acidently let the fluid level get drained completely out of the MC. After gallon of fluid I still have a week pedal. I think I need to bench bleed my MC. Its the only place it could be hiding.
    Try pressurizing the fluid reservoir while bleeding the brakes instead.


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    Re: Want firmer brakes

    Quote Originally Posted by thegreatdane View Post
    Try pressurizing the fluid reservoir while bleeding the brakes instead.
    other then a power bleeder seen at mechanics shops, what would you recommend? Is there something over the counter that doesnt cost a ton? Thanks for the idea
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