2nd Generation Specific (1986-1992) 1986-1992 Discussion including performance modifications and technical support sections.

New brakes and brake lines, got some questions.

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Aug 9, 2002 | 02:03 PM
  #1  
F1blueRx7's Avatar
Thread Starter
Couldn't stay away
Tenured Member: 20 Years
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
iTrader: (5)
 
Joined: Jul 2002
Posts: 5,093
Likes: 160
From: Defuniak Springs, FL
New brakes and brake lines, got some questions.

WOO!! alright, i'm almost legal. Got my new Bonez super flow cat installed and brake pads and lines.

Had a few questions tho. Has anyone installed the RP SS Steel braided brake lines from rx7.com/rollhard performance? What were your intial reactions? I did the Bonez brake pads at the same time and i'm having a hard time deciding how it's supposed to feel compared to how it does feel. I've bled the brakes quite thurougly... The damn thing definatly stops on a dime, but the brake petal just doesn't feel all that firm. It goes about 2/3s of the way down when it locks up, but it feels like the petal could definatly keep traveling. Any exp. with this?

My second question here is, why are there 2 bleeder valves on the rear calipers?

Also, I realized that 1 piston on each of the front brakes was seized so I pulled the entire caliper out and used a vice to push them in. Is it worth getting a caliper rebuild ket and pulling the entire thing apart or is it cheaper/ easy to just buy new/refurbished 4 piston calipers from mazda trix or some similar company?

Thanks!
Reply
Old Aug 9, 2002 | 02:27 PM
  #2  
Turbonut's Avatar
Eats, Sleeps, Dreams Rotary
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: Feb 2002
Posts: 3,994
Likes: 68
From: NJ
The pistons that are sticking on the front are probably the lower ones...condensation. It's not going to get any better, you're prolonging the enevitable. Every time you apply brakes and pistons move outward, they will stick again, and you're pads are rubbing against the rotors. If you have the knowledge to rebuilt them, it's quite inexpensive and fairly easy. Buy rebuilts if not up your alley.
Rear bleeders. Top if caliper not completely torn apart. Use this one for bleeding air. After overhaul, bottoms, then tops.
Reply
Old Aug 12, 2002 | 09:32 AM
  #3  
F1blueRx7's Avatar
Thread Starter
Couldn't stay away
Tenured Member: 20 Years
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
iTrader: (5)
 
Joined: Jul 2002
Posts: 5,093
Likes: 160
From: Defuniak Springs, FL
Thanks, but, Does anyone have any exp with the stainless steel brake lines? how do your brakes feel compared to stock?
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
diabolical1
2nd Generation Specific (1986-1992)
30
Jan 30, 2016 05:50 AM
82streetracer
1st Generation Specific (1979-1985)
7
Aug 23, 2015 09:28 AM
Frisky Arab
2nd Generation Specific (1986-1992)
13
Aug 18, 2015 05:30 PM
GrossPolluter
2nd Generation Specific (1986-1992)
4
Aug 16, 2015 09:50 AM




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 10:17 PM.