Brake Drums-Rusted TIGHT
#32
Thanks for the link though big guy. At the end, someone posted about doing Dodge 1-tons. How come you chose the WCs?
How about 15 yards?
#33
Just so I'm clear...were talking about these cylinders?
I haven't quite worked out the "best" deal on prices yet. Still have to key in all the coupon codes to see which ones yield the best returns. Until then it's all prep work, besides there is no snow on the ground yet, and you just can't work outside on the ground with out some snow to sit in. or drop bolts in.
I haven't quite worked out the "best" deal on prices yet. Still have to key in all the coupon codes to see which ones yield the best returns. Until then it's all prep work, besides there is no snow on the ground yet, and you just can't work outside on the ground with out some snow to sit in. or drop bolts in.
#34
Just so I'm clear...were talking about these cylinders?
I haven't quite worked out the "best" deal on prices yet. Still have to key in all the coupon codes to see which ones yield the best returns. Until then it's all prep work, besides there is no snow on the ground yet, and you just can't work outside on the ground with out some snow to sit in. or drop bolts in.
I haven't quite worked out the "best" deal on prices yet. Still have to key in all the coupon codes to see which ones yield the best returns. Until then it's all prep work, besides there is no snow on the ground yet, and you just can't work outside on the ground with out some snow to sit in. or drop bolts in.
Rock Auto disc. code
Don't get hung up on price over quality.
#35
I don't get to hung up on price...well, ok, maybe I do. But I try to keep the quality up while sourcing out different vendors. RockAuto is killing me with their shipping though. I'd rather pay a few dollars more than get raked over the coals on shipping. $50 in shipping is terrible. I'll gladly spend a few days shopping around the same parts for a better deal on shipping.
#37
@VW Mastah!! Yes indeed I've learned from such particular keyword searches. What I've come up to is that the 1-ton upgrade for 1500 is not really a significant boost for me. 2000 has dual piston front calipers. I don't tow. I do run 35"-ish shoes though. Based on the threads I've read and the particular wheel cylinder (albeit minor) design change post-1998, I'd see a benefit with 37" shoes and higher.
I think I'll stick with just 1/5 ton wheel cylinder, replace in kind. Perhaps my thread research is off, but it entailed the following thus far:
https://dodgeforum.com/forum/2nd-gen...-a-1500-a.html
https://dodgeforum.com/forum/2nd-gen...rade-info.html
Love this one from aim4squirrels
https://dodgeforum.com/forum/2nd-gen...ated-crap.html
Not saying the upgrade is invaluable, just looking at its benefit for my rig's usage. I am going to get braided brake lines though.
Remember folks, 2000 and 2001 have slightly different wheel cylinder design as the cable comes into the housing.
I think I'll stick with just 1/5 ton wheel cylinder, replace in kind. Perhaps my thread research is off, but it entailed the following thus far:
https://dodgeforum.com/forum/2nd-gen...-a-1500-a.html
https://dodgeforum.com/forum/2nd-gen...rade-info.html
Love this one from aim4squirrels
https://dodgeforum.com/forum/2nd-gen...ated-crap.html
Not saying the upgrade is invaluable, just looking at its benefit for my rig's usage. I am going to get braided brake lines though.
Remember folks, 2000 and 2001 have slightly different wheel cylinder design as the cable comes into the housing.
#38
@VW Mastah!! Yes indeed I've learned from such particular keyword searches. What I've come up to is that the 1-ton upgrade for 1500 is not really a significant boost for me. 2000 has dual piston front calipers. I don't tow. I do run 35"-ish shoes though. Based on the threads I've read and the particular wheel cylinder (albeit minor) design change post-1998, I'd see a benefit with 37" shoes and higher.
I think I'll stick with just 1/5 ton wheel cylinder, replace in kind. Perhaps my thread research is off, but it entailed the following thus far:
https://dodgeforum.com/forum/2nd-gen...-a-1500-a.html
https://dodgeforum.com/forum/2nd-gen...rade-info.html
Love this one from aim4squirrels
https://dodgeforum.com/forum/2nd-gen...ated-crap.html
Not saying the upgrade is invaluable, just looking at its benefit for my rig's usage. I am going to get braided brake lines though.
Remember folks, 2000 and 2001 have slightly different wheel cylinder design as the cable comes into the housing.
I think I'll stick with just 1/5 ton wheel cylinder, replace in kind. Perhaps my thread research is off, but it entailed the following thus far:
https://dodgeforum.com/forum/2nd-gen...-a-1500-a.html
https://dodgeforum.com/forum/2nd-gen...rade-info.html
Love this one from aim4squirrels
https://dodgeforum.com/forum/2nd-gen...ated-crap.html
Not saying the upgrade is invaluable, just looking at its benefit for my rig's usage. I am going to get braided brake lines though.
Remember folks, 2000 and 2001 have slightly different wheel cylinder design as the cable comes into the housing.
Even without towing, the larger diameter cylinders are a more affordable and effective mod than upgrading to rear calipers. My truck will literally screech to quick halt when the brakes are quickly applied in an emergency situation. If you've ever noticed a lot of Dodge trucks with wrinkled front bumpers it's due to the stock anemic braking.
#39
Wrinkled bumpers are a result of following too closely or not braking soon enough before that embankment.