I had most of my rear brake system replaced on my 2nd gen and it cost me $350, so I'd find a different shop. lol
Bingo!

Coolio, you're welcome.

 

I just replaced my entire rear brake system (except for the park brake cables) on my 88 RC and it cost $345 in parts and a bit of my time. $700 is rediculous :P

 

yeah Im not going to let les schawb do it. they tend to be expensive on everything. they are just nearby and I trust they know a thing or two

 

I just read your post about your rear brakes and in another post you just mentioned you didn't change to the larger master cylinder...that could be a big part of your problem, you are not pushing enough fluid to the back.

I just purchased a brand new one from Amazon $51.00. You can install it yourself then gravity bleed your brakes and\or have someone help you by pumping the brakes while you bleed them.


Even doing the rear disk brake swap you will want to do this.

By the way did you decide on doing the rear disk swap yet? Did you check on the kit from http://www.tsmmfg.com/? I have them and have had great luck with them and I know several others over on RCC that have as well.

 

I would really love to do the disc conversion on my 1991. Are there kits available? I also want to do larger brakes on the front or at least get mine working better. I guess with a set of new rotors and EBC pads (if available for this truck) will be the ticket.

 

Maybe you could convert to 2nd gen calipers for the front? I don't know if that would work.
You could also convert your rear wheel cylinders to a GM 1-ton cylinder.

 

Me? I would like disc on the rear and if I find a kit, I will eventually do that for sure. On the front, I'd love to investigate the swap to the larger brakes from a 2nd gen! BUT don't those trucks come with 16in wheels to fit the rotors?

 

I dunno if there is a swap kit for the Dodge D60, but I suppose you could make one work.

Most guys just do the 1-ton wheel cylinders and make their rear end come around on them in the rain.

Yeah, 2nd gens had 16 in wheels, but anything you do to upgrade the brakes will more than likely require larger wheels as you'll likely need better calipers. If I knew what my 76 has got going on, I'd tell you....it will throw you into the windshield at speed. ( )

 

That is how my 1974 Chev is! That thing has race grade brakes and they are stock! I wish my Dodge was that good. I wouldn't touch the thing!

 

I think the truck has larger wheel cylinders and dual piston calipers....but i may be wrong.