Guys, need your guidance and expert advice.
My car- 2013 built VS, front 4 lug disk by AC ind., rear 4 lug drums('67 set up.. #270 pads)
THe PROJECT; conversion to wide5 front disk/read drums from 4 lug bront dik/4 lug rear drums. After months of coordination/ preparation with Kirk, Andy ( at ACI), and all the correct kits/parts to convert the car to a 5 wide front disk (by ACI), read drums....
....the process went smoothly, everything installed as expected, re-aligned per recommendations, new 5wide rims/tires mounted/balanced and ready to instal... But ran into a snag During the "system test stage".
THE PROBLEM- brake pedal travel is about two times as much as it used to be when the 4 lug ACI front disk & 4 lug rear drums were installed. Have yet to take it for a spin... I'm concerned about the cars braking capability. The pedal does not bottom out, but its close.
I TRIED: removed and re-installed front calipers/brakets/ rear drums, re-adjusted all brakes (front install and rear drums), checked all connections, re-bled the system/all the lines.... but noticed no improvement.
i also asked my 7 yr old to help me trouble shoot by stepping on the brake pedal while I visually inspected each front caliper, and the only observation was that the driver side front caliper visually "flexed" under pedal pressure. Almost looks like its not centered- run parallel to the disk ( but it could be just me--- car is on jacks and I'm working at ground level. This also concerns me, as having one caliper flex may cause uneven pad wear and may have the car pull to one side over time.
Its my first brake conversion... ;-). Figured I could use this as A "Development and personal growth opportunity"...
has anyone experienced this problem? Any words of wisdom? Help please.... Love the look of 5wide, but don't want to compromise safety.... i drive the car virtually every day ( well until the rain starts).
million thanks for all your help,
luis