I have a 98 Sport 1500 and my brakes just arent cutting it.
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the line wasnt plugged - bled it at the line. there could be air in the caliper - but it doesn't pull, so i think we're ok there. slide pins were all replaced and greased.
it stops. I don't feel unsafe driving it - as i said, i just leave some extra following distance - it simply isnt stopping enough to my tastes.
how much of an increase are the 3/4ton larger piston calipers over my current setup? what kind of performance can one expect? are they 25%, 50%? better? anyone have a part no on those? and its a direct swap? same pads, fittings, etc?
it stops. I don't feel unsafe driving it - as i said, i just leave some extra following distance - it simply isnt stopping enough to my tastes.
how much of an increase are the 3/4ton larger piston calipers over my current setup? what kind of performance can one expect? are they 25%, 50%? better? anyone have a part no on those? and its a direct swap? same pads, fittings, etc?
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There was no grease on the pads. Pads were clean going on.
I might just swap out to the 3/4 ton caliper and call it a day. I figure between that and some steel lines, I should be better. So the 2500 is a direct swap? If so, it should be a simple swap.
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i'd hope new pads are not glazed. i didnt get a chance to check the backs last night - it rained all night. i'll make the adjustment today after work if the weather holds up. i think i'm all set. im going to simply grab a set of calipers off a 2500 if they, in fact, are a direct bolt on.
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that's the route i'd rather go, if i could. can anyone confirm this?
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No, the dual piston calipers are NOT a direct swap. The LD 3/4 ton calipers are single piston, only difference between those, and the 1/2 ton guys, is piston diameter.
Also, in 2000, or 2001, dodge went to dual piston calipers on the 1/2 tons as well, I do believe..... so, this swap won't work on the newer trucks.
Also, in 2000, or 2001, dodge went to dual piston calipers on the 1/2 tons as well, I do believe..... so, this swap won't work on the newer trucks.