[Pmerems]

Gents,

I wanted to know how many degrees the Brake Pedal travels once depressed. I am sure it is going to be dependent on Brake Pad thickness (wear) but an approximation would be adequate.

Paul (RV-7A finishing)

 

[Scott Will]

Well my uncalibrated foot says it moves about 1 - 1.5" on average. Perhaps 2" at the most. Don't have any measurements with me so I can't do the geometry for you right now.

 

[hgerhardt]

Mine's about 3/4" at the top of each pedal.

Remember that pad wear will not change pedal travel, though. As the pads wear, the pistons move out to fill the void, leaving the pedal stroke constant. The level in the reservoir will fall, however, as the pistons migrate outward as the pads wear.