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Front Brake Upgrade?

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Old 01-10-2022, 07:33 PM
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Are there any plug/play brake kits for the front? The only thing I've been able to find on searching is Wilwood (140-14065-R Classic Series Dynalite Front Brake Kit) but it's universal so I'm not sure how well it will fit in. I know I'll need to run new brake lines, and I'm planning on trying to do a Hydroboost setup for the power steering and brakes as right now the brakes are super squishy and something is FUBAR'd with the drivers side caliper. I know I also need a new steering box and plan on doing the Van LCA's to drop the front (and eventually an axle flip on the rear to match).
 
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Old 01-11-2022, 04:51 PM
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I have not found any kits. Our calipers have a decent piston size though. I'd going the hydroboost route.

Edit: consider a new prop valve. Our old cast iron ones like to jam up with rust.
 
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Old 01-16-2022, 08:45 PM
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Ive had several of these trucks, and as long as all is right with them as designed, I have never had a problem with them stopping well. No upgrade needed. make sure rotors aren't worn/machined undersized, use good grade (middle of the road at a minimum) of pads make sure nothing is frozen/seized,
make sure REAR brakes are working correctly, oil seals on rear diff aren't blown, wheel cylinders aren't blown or seized/stuck, and adjusted up, drums are in good shape. rears out of adjustment will give a low pedal every time.
 



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