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did the brake upgrade on my 1500!

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Old Oct 7, 2009 | 10:05 PM
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Yup, decided to put the chevy 3500 dulley rear wheel cyls in in my 1500. Its a day and night difference stopping now Before it acted like the rears didnt help in braking. Now when i hit the brakes i can actually lock the front and rears up activating the abs. (defiantly worth the 20 bucks in parts).



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Old Oct 7, 2009 | 11:17 PM
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Now it's time to see how you handle braking in the rain/snow. Keep that in mind so that you don't spin out on the freeway. I've been wanting to do it on my 1500 as well.
 
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Old Oct 7, 2009 | 11:43 PM
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lol already tested that today(the snow part)


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Old Oct 8, 2009 | 01:23 AM
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what year chev.y 3500 dulley rear wheel cyls did you use?,,,to make it easy to buy
 
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Old Oct 8, 2009 | 02:02 AM
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part #s please
 
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Old Oct 8, 2009 | 02:19 AM
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Raybestos part # WC37337
 
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Old Oct 8, 2009 | 08:21 AM
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Is that a 4x2 only mod?
 
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Old Oct 8, 2009 | 08:22 AM
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Used rear wheel cyl off a 1996 chevy 4x4 diesel dulley. I will get the part ## when i get back from hunting haha.


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Old Oct 8, 2009 | 08:19 PM
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check your rear shoes at least every few months because those new cylinders will wear them down faster.
 
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Old Oct 8, 2009 | 08:23 PM
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Thats a good point. Anyone have first hand expierence with how fast the brakes wear?
 
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