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Old Jan 27, 2006 | 09:45 PM
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Air Brakes

My buddy has a 79 350 dump truck that we use to haul sand and gravel and pull equpment, and he wants to know if there is any way to put airbrakes on the truck so it will stopp better. we have hauled some BIG loads with the truck and some times it dous not stop.
 
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Old Jan 27, 2006 | 10:20 PM
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The solution is not to overload the truck or buy a bigger truck.
 
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Old Jan 27, 2006 | 10:30 PM
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Look into a 4 wheel disk brake setup with a hydrobooster behind it. This route you could utilize the PS pump and not add a whole air system. Or like stated above a larger truck if your friends finances permit.
 
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Old Jan 27, 2006 | 10:45 PM
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In some states a truck with airbrakes requires a CDL to drive it.
 
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Old Jan 27, 2006 | 10:55 PM
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you will need a CDL. so plan on getting that or buy a better truck.
 
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Old Jan 28, 2006 | 02:28 AM
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Air brakes are not the solution for you and your friend. Take it easy, don't overload and use the right equpiment for the job.
 
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