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Old Dec 6th, 2018, 15:46   #2
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Originally Posted by arcturus View Post
Hi, It has been suggested to me that fitting a larger brake cylinder would help with braking as it would reduce the pedal pressure required. Any thoughts on this?
Front Brake Wheel Cylinders from Studebaker Golden Hawk
1 1/16 "Bore (PV is 1" Bore) en # Wagner WC19236
(As an octogenarian my leg muscles are probably not as strong as some )
You have to be a bit careful about braking stability - a 1/16 of an inch might not be a big deal - and I could be flapping about nothing but I think this is something you need to consider before changing parts.

Have you considered a brake booster system instead?

A change in cylinder diameter might not be what you want to achieve in terms of effort anyway.
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