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Calculating the Correct Pedal Ratio |
| Having the correct pedal ratio is extremely important. Anytime you are going from a manual brake set-up to power (or vice-versa) you are going to need to correct your pedal ratio. Here is a quick & dirty primer on how to do it. |
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THE EFFECT OF PEDAL RATIO AND BORE SIZE ON HYDRAULIC PRESSURE OUTPUT
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Pedal Ratio
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Bore Size
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lbs input
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PSI out
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6:1
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1 1/8
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75
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453
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6:1
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1
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75
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573
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6:1
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7/8
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75
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748
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5:1
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1 1/8
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75
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377
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5:1
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1
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75
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477
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5:1
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7/8
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75
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623
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4:1
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1 1/8
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75
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302
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4:1
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1
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75
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382
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4:1
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7/8
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76
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499
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