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Old 04-13-2009, 07:38 PM   #4
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Re: How to get more brake pressure?

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Originally Posted by SCOTI View Post
I've heard your motor in person. With that 'lumpy' cam, my 1st suggestion would be to put a vacuum gauge to the manifold & see how much vacuum is there for the power booster. Little to no vacuum means little to no assist. . ... or, brakes that feel inadequate.
As common as that is I don't know why I didn't think of that. (DUH) I do have a pretty healthy cam in it. I'll try the vacuum guage and see where I'm at.

Any guess on how much vacuum would be adequate?
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