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Old 06-09-2013 | 09:25 PM
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Originally Posted by spun360
i run a contractors 1500. its always loaded and weighs 6400lbs 100% of the time. the front brakes work TOO hard. rams in general "nose dive" when braking. the proportioning valves use 70/30 ratios. to fix this i replaced the 15/16ths rear wheel cylinders with 3500 1 1/8th rear wheel cylinders. WOW!
frt brakes last and no more warping!
That's a great idea, I'm adding this to todo list
 
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Old 06-09-2013 | 09:59 PM
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Originally Posted by beeker
That's a great idea, I'm adding this to todo list
Funny, I just saw a You Tube video on this just yesterday as I replaced my front rotors and pads yet once again.

 

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Old 06-09-2013 | 10:37 PM
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new cylinders i think i paid $30 for the pair. USED? i wouldnt install used brake parts!
nice video though.
all the bendix systems can do this. and before it becomes a question, i think any ram 2000 or after has the bosch system. this mod cant be done. so the mentioned trucks are stuck with nose dive or upgrade to rear disc. whats that kit cost? $600! HAHA!
 
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Old 06-09-2013 | 10:54 PM
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Originally Posted by spun360
new cylinders i think i paid $30 for the pair. USED? i wouldnt install used brake parts!
nice video though.
all the bendix systems can do this. and before it becomes a question, i think any ram 2000 or after has the bosch system. this mod cant be done. so the mentioned trucks are stuck with nose dive or upgrade to rear disc. whats that kit cost? $600! HAHA!
Why won't it fit my "01? Is it the rear ABS that won't like it, or just that the part won't fit?
 

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Old 06-10-2013 | 07:24 AM
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Originally Posted by beeker
Why won't it fit my "01? Is it the rear ABS that won't like it, or just that the part won't fit?
rear wheel cylinders are already that size. the 00, and up trucks have "upgraded" brakes from the factory.
 
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Old 06-10-2013 | 10:19 AM
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Originally Posted by beeker
Why won't it fit my "01? Is it the rear ABS that won't like it, or just that the part won't fit?
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rear wheel cylinders are already that size. the 00, and up trucks have "upgraded" brakes from the factory.
^BINGO.

It's only and upgrade for 99 and older Rams.

Make sure you always have your rear brakes adjusted properly. I can literally feel in the pedal when the rear brakes aren't adjusted well. I back up at 20mph and slam the brakes two times, all is well in Ram-land again.
 
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Old 08-16-2013 | 09:33 AM
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Ok, I found out a few things rotors that were stuck at least one that I checked. And along with probably not greasing up the guide pins and contact points "enough" Ok, I found out I have to replace the calipers and was researching and was wondering if the cooper washer that's used should be or replaced with a steel metal washer. This is where the brake line is disconnected.
 
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Old 08-16-2013 | 09:36 AM
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Those copper washers are gaskets. Do NOT use steel. Definitely replace them. (they should come with your new calipers.) May want to replace the rubber lines in front as well. (highly recommended)
 
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Old 08-16-2013 | 03:05 PM
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Originally Posted by abdodge1500
My grandpa used to tell me about people's rotors warping because they would get hot and they would back their boat down the ramp and submerge the hot rotors.
are they driving the truck into the water first to launch the boat? the front wheels should never touch water when launching a boat, unless its a very long shallow ramp or if they have rear rotors, then that would make more sense. I barely get the rear tires on my truck wet when putting my 20 footer in the water.
 
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Old 08-16-2013 | 10:12 PM
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Default Type of Anti-size

Ok so I seen an anti -size put on caliper hardware and wanted to know is this ok...vs brake lubracant? I have both....
 


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