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Previous Thread Next Thread Print Thread Rate Thread Page 2 of 2 1 2 Re: TLC brake MC in pickup? [Re: BRreddog] #702886 03/08/06 11:00 PM Joined: Feb 2000 Posts: 4,160 Auburn, NorCal ErikB Toyota Moderator Quote If you go to larger tires you will notice a marked decrease in braking ability. A larger bore MC will indeed help. NO IT WON'T!!! A larger master cylinder will DECREASE the amount of brake pressure your foot can apply to your wheels. It will make the pedal feel more firm, but you will lose leverage/pressure/power. Read up here to get a better idea of what changing the master/caliper ratio will do: http://home.4x4wire.com/erik/4runner/brakes/#basics '97 4Runner, '06 F350, '86 4Runner, '05 WR450 http://home.4x4wire.com/erik Re: TLC brake MC in pickup? [Re: ErikB] #702887 03/10/06 01:32 AM Joined: Mar 2006 Posts: 23 Baton Rouge, La. B BRreddog Need a Spot Kinda sounds like the article advocates a larger bore MC and a dual diaphram booster. And yes pedal effort did noticably increase, but I got BIG FEET. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/lol.gif" alt="" /> '86 22R Bored .080", Stroked 5.5mm, LC header, Downey 2.25" SS exhaust, 33" SST Coopers, 4W disk brakes, T-Case brake, PRP Seats Page 2 of 2 1 2 Moderated by  4Crawler, 4x4Wire, kewlynx  Hop To Mitsubishi Forums ------  Mitsubishi 4x4 and SUV Tech  Mitsubishi Diesels  Mitsubishi ArchiveToyota Forums ------  Early Toyota Trucks  Toyota 4Runner, FJ Cruiser &...  T100 & Tundra Forum  Tacoma Forum  Toyota Tech ArchiveJeep Forums ------  Jeep Talk  Jeep TechIsuzu Forums ------  Isuzu 4x4 & SUV Talk  Isuzu 4x4 & SUV Tech  Isuzu DieselsKia Forums ------  Kia Talk  Kia Sportage & Sorento TechOff Topic Chat ------  4x4 Gallery  Off-Topic Chat  Recreational Access & Land ...  Politics4xForums ------  Outdoor Gear  General 4x4 Discussion  Tools and Fabrication  General Communications  Amateur Radio  GPS and MapsParts Bin ------  Private Party - Garage Sale  Private Party - Items wanted  Vendors, Hot Deals, Group Buys4x4Wire Back Yard ------  Suzuki Forum  AZ Crawler Crew  Cal-Nev Crew  General Ford 4x4 & SUV Forum  General Dodge 4x4 & SUV Forum  General Chevy 4x4 & SUV ForumFeedback & Testing ------  Problems, Questions, Suggestions4x4Wire Staff ------  Forum Moderators  Problem Threads Print Thread Switch to Threaded Mode 5 Excellent 4 Good 3 Average 2 Bad 1 Terrible View Profile Private Message Homepage Follow User Forum Posts View Profile Private Message Follow User Forum Posts

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