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ISTOTOSAO · 02-02-2004, 12:37 PM

I was just at the dday site going over the requirements to participate in dday 13. I am cleared on everything except maybe the brakes. They work just fine; I just don't have the stiffest peddle feel. What I was wondering is how stringent are they on peddle feel. I just got my car to where I feel confident throwing it around, and I want to throw it around!

So if anyone could somehow explain how much pressure I need in the peddle that would be great.

P.S. I tried the FAQ fix and the brakes dragged afterwards.

**S13SilviaGirl** · 02-02-2004, 06:06 PM

you should be able to put pressure on it and feel a response....no long delays.Make it comfortable for you, but also it can't be too close to the ground.If it takes you too long to get a reaction from your brakes it is probably too low. Make sure your brake fluid is clean, and that you have AT LEAST 50% tread. Also...make sure your battery isn't going anywhere....no movment at all...this is what they are the most stringent on.

DoriftoSlut · 02-02-2004, 07:41 PM

Re-bleed your brakes. And buy more fluid. DOT 3-4.

holisticbeatz · 02-03-2004, 12:09 AM

Yep, rebleed your brakes and install new brake pads (if required). Then take it down to GSpeed or CarTune and get pre-tech'd. It's better to find a problem now than later..

ISTOTOSAO · 02-03-2004, 01:32 PM

I had no idea that I could get pre-teched. I have pads that are still really new; front and back. I have bled the breaks several times. I can lock up the breaks if I stomp on it. It is just squishy. I am hoping to get steel lines before the event. That should firm it up some. I think I will go get pre- teched to make sure all is okay. Does it cost anything?

**S13SilviaGirl** · 02-03-2004, 06:45 PM

nope, pre-tech is free at the designated locations. If you wait until DD it cost $$$

02-02-2004, 12:37 PM	#1
ISTOTOSAO Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: SB Mts, CA Age: 43 Posts: 546 Trader Rating: (6) Feedback Score: 6 reviews	dday brake requirements? I was just at the dday site going over the requirements to participate in dday 13. I am cleared on everything except maybe the brakes. They work just fine; I just don't have the stiffest peddle feel. What I was wondering is how stringent are they on peddle feel. I just got my car to where I feel confident throwing it around, and I want to throw it around! So if anyone could somehow explain how much pressure I need in the peddle that would be great. P.S. I tried the FAQ fix and the brakes dragged afterwards.

02-02-2004, 07:41 PM	#3
DoriftoSlut Nissanaholic! Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: SoCal and Hawaii Age: 41 Posts: 1,986 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Re-bleed your brakes. And buy more fluid. DOT 3-4. __________________ Death Before Dishonor. www.pinkgodzira.com www.driftalliance.com

02-03-2004, 12:09 AM	#4
holisticbeatz Zilvia Addict Join Date: May 2003 Location: CALIFORNIA Posts: 988 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	Yep, rebleed your brakes and install new brake pads (if required). Then take it down to GSpeed or CarTune and get pre-tech'd. It's better to find a problem now than later.. __________________ Trust and I don't mean GReddy.

02-03-2004, 01:32 PM	#5
ISTOTOSAO Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: SB Mts, CA Age: 43 Posts: 546 Trader Rating: (6) Feedback Score: 6 reviews	I had no idea that I could get pre-teched. I have pads that are still really new; front and back. I have bled the breaks several times. I can lock up the breaks if I stomp on it. It is just squishy. I am hoping to get steel lines before the event. That should firm it up some. I think I will go get pre- teched to make sure all is okay. Does it cost anything?