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Old Feb 21, 2001 | 08:29 AM
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Old Mar 3, 2001 | 11:09 AM
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[font size="1" color="#FF0000"]LAST EDITED ON 03-Mar-01 AT 12:09 PM (EST)[/font][p]I have a 1979 F150 Custom 4-speed manual with a 351 that I bought 6 months ago. The factory bed has been replaced with a very heavy flatbed and I plow with the truck which adds quite a bit of extra weight. I have had troubles with the rear drums locking up on me. I am debating whether they just need a rebuild or if I would be better off trying to convert to rotors. I have been trying to find somewhere online where I can try and price out how much it would cost me to convert but I can't seem to find anything for my truck. Any help would be appreciated.
 
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Old Mar 3, 2001 | 06:23 PM
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79 F150 with brake problems

Rebuild the drums, rear disks arent worth the time or money. Also check your rear end grease seals, this may be why they lock up.

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