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"pumping up" the brakes a bit

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Hi folks
I would like to get my brakes just a bit "tighter", so that they begin to brake just as I touch the pedal. Right now I have to give it a bit more push for activation then I like. There are a couple of tricks we do in the cub world but they usually involve adding pressure with the parking brake valve from the top ---- and then topping off the cylinder.

Is there a good, easy way to pressurize them just a bit? Obviously I don't what the brakes to drag or be to sensitive, but I would like them a bit closer.
Would love to hear your thoughts and comments.
Thanks
Mark
 

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