rear break upgrade??
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rear break upgrade??
Ford Sterling Disc Brake Bracket, '84-'94 [Sterling] - $50.00
dont know how to past a link, but im sure you all can figure out the copy paste idea! wonder if this would be a good idea for a rig that tows a lot and if you would need a proportioning valve???
dont know how to past a link, but im sure you all can figure out the copy paste idea! wonder if this would be a good idea for a rig that tows a lot and if you would need a proportioning valve???
Fleet Mechanic
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Not bad - what would you do for a parking brake? I did that set up on my GMC, and I miss the parking brake. It had Caddy calipers which were worthless. Great upgrade, but I am now trying to piece together a parking brake set up. Is yours two or 4 wheel drive?
Fleet Mechanic
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I had those - they are crappy. One option would be to use a transfer case mounted parking brake off a 4wd Super Duty (hard to find). The 3/4 ton GM front calipers matched with those brackets is great. I have those mixed with my front Dana 60 calipers (GMC) and hydroboost. Locks up the 36" Super Swampers on a dime!
Fleet Mechanic
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From: Bay Area, Unfortunately
I would do the upgrade at the same time. As for the Super Duty transfer case brake, I have seen them on 4 wheel drive ambolances and such. Like I said, I like my set up, BUT the lack of parking brake always makes me nervous. It can also get annoying having to put down wheel chocks wherever I go.
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I have those brackets on my 460 truck, they worked out quite nicely, other than that axle having had one of the 94+ hubs on it... LOL
A parking brake is not an issue in my application, but, I'm probably going to rig up a t-case mounted setup.
A parking brake is not an issue in my application, but, I'm probably going to rig up a t-case mounted setup.
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