Brake Question
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Brake Question
My F350 pulls a trailer of various wts usually 7-10,000# about 90% of the time. I have had the usual front brake problems. My question is, Can I do anything to get more braking from my rear brakes? I dont know if the ratio is 70% front, 30% rear or what, but can I get that ratio closer together and take some of the strain off the front brakes?
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I would think it would be a better idea to get more braking power on the trailers but to answer your question you might be able to install an adjustable proportioning valve but I don't know how well it would work with your ABS. You could also install an exhaust brake or convert your EBPV to work as one this idea is pretty cheap.
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I pull 4 different trailers, and their brakes are a constant battle, as well as adjusting my controller everytime I switch trailers. I have 130,000 miles on my truck and have never replaced the rear brake pads, the rear brakes do work, but just seems like they could do more. I thought there might be an easy way to get more braking from the rear, if not I may have to go to an exhaust brake. How is the EBPV conversion done?
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As far as I know it's just a little wiring and a switch I have never done it .I deleted my EBPV a while ago do a search on it . I will look and see if I can find some thing for you also.
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I do agree the front brakes on Fords are fussy , but once you get them dialed in, and operating correctly they actually are trouble free. I'm just so used to Ford's and their brake issues, that I make sure to take care of all minor issues as soon as they pop up. I've found that I have the best luck with Motorcraft pads and I always pull the calipers, pop the pistons out and clean them and replace the seals and all hardware and flush the fluid when doing a brake job. All the Ford's I've had, never did well with a pad slap, or even a basic brake service. I tow between 3500 and 9600 90% of the time, and the 3500# has no elec. brakes. That's in Colorado also with 60% of my towing in the hills.
I'm probably just resigned to the fact that brakes and front end components are Ford's weakness. But on the other hand, they do have the best rear ends, and they outlast every other truck made.
Austin
I'm probably just resigned to the fact that brakes and front end components are Ford's weakness. But on the other hand, they do have the best rear ends, and they outlast every other truck made.
Austin
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