So an update is WELL overdue. Finally got all the electrics working again. If there is one thing I have learnt from this build it is to never again to piss about with the electrics in the manner I did. That is remove the entire loom forward of the door openings. Whilst I am happy with the result of having all my fuses in one place it cost me untold amounts of anguish not to mention money. Other than that it's still the brakes that are denying me.
I have a brand new master cylinder (Camry 1"). A residual (2psi) valve on the front circuit, (Combat pad knock). A manual brake proportioning valve. Brembo front calipers from an Evo. Rear calipers are St205. St202 booster. Brand new stainless braided lines. Vacuum check valve is ok. Mintex 1166 pads. Fluid is good.
Every part has been checked, the system has been bled countless times and yet I still cannot get a consistent pedal.
Things I have noticed.
When the car is parked overnight with the car running the first push on the brake pedal is long.
Pedal will pump up if I pump the brakes.
The disconcerting thing is that on the road it's ok but at the track I get a great pedal sometimes then not then ok but not great. It isn't like brake fade because the pedal doesn't get overly long and soft. I'd say it feels like a "middle" pedal. A little bit longer, still firm but no retardation. Could be boiling fluid I suppose but it happens pretty quickly.
Any ideas, anyone?
In other news the car is back from the painters!
It's not totally finished on the outside. There is some more blacking to be done. I had all the windows pulled to check for rust, (unbelievably none!), and filled in the gaps on the bumper by the headlights and got all the trim reblacked. Still have alarm and stereo to fit and tints then it will be done I guess?