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Old 06-10-2013, 06:39 PM
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Thanks NC, you guys are great educators. That makes total sense!
Old 06-10-2013, 10:08 PM
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Originally Posted by Steve Weiner-Rennsport Systems
2. I go to great lengths to NEVER bottom a master cylinder (clutch or brake). This protects the seals from a premature failure due to being pushed over rough & corroded spots in the MC bore. Pumping the pedal to the floor is an accelerated path toward buying a new master cylinder.

I sure hope this helps save someone from an expensive & unnecessary expense.
True for brakes that rarely see more than ~1/2 travel. The clutch m/c should regularly move through its normal (full) range.. if the driver is using it correctly that is


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