Brakes went out yesterday
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I put the new cylinder on but I got the brakes all apart because someone who is working with me lied and said they know how to put them back so I'm trying to figure it out now
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I just did this on our Dodge. Replace the steel lines from the rubber hose to the wheel cylinders. Definitely use the bigger 1 1/16" wheel cylinders. I think the part #W79767 Dorman. Amazing how much better it stops. You can replace the rubber hose, brake shoes, hardware, and drums later, when you have the money. I think it was only $20-30. I anti-seize the threads on the lines and bleeder screws.
I didn't take a picture of the Dodge, but here's a Chevy. They're almost identical. Hope it helps.
I didn't take a picture of the Dodge, but here's a Chevy. They're almost identical. Hope it helps.
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On 1500's use;
Rear cyl from RAM 2500HD/3500 (28mmØ) - AC Delco 18E112 (same both sides).
or if you need more GM3500 (30mmØ) - NAPA #37337.
The shoes and drums are 1500.
I replaced all the springs, clips, adjusters, etc... they're cheap.
Front calipers from RAM 2500LD (80mmØ) - AC Delco 18FR741 & 18FR742 (L&R).
I used the 2500 pads, but the rotors are 1500.
As reference, stock 1500 has 75mmØ front and 24mmØ rear.
Rear cyl from RAM 2500HD/3500 (28mmØ) - AC Delco 18E112 (same both sides).
or if you need more GM3500 (30mmØ) - NAPA #37337.
The shoes and drums are 1500.
I replaced all the springs, clips, adjusters, etc... they're cheap.
Front calipers from RAM 2500LD (80mmØ) - AC Delco 18FR741 & 18FR742 (L&R).
I used the 2500 pads, but the rotors are 1500.
As reference, stock 1500 has 75mmØ front and 24mmØ rear.
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Ditto to what Hey You said about that rear brake line rusting out and breaking. Mine did right where the L shaped bracket that holds the joint from the hard line to the soft line brake line. Of course, it's not a simple hard line replacement since it runs up along the fuel tank towards the front.
And yeah it's not a good feeling to pump that brake pedal to get a monster truck to stop.
And yeah it's not a good feeling to pump that brake pedal to get a monster truck to stop.
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