increasing breaking distance
09-17-2005, 06:49 PM
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increasing breaking distance
I have my truck and I have replaced the front pads with some from AutoZone, but I have not done anything to the rear brakes. I know about a PAC brake, but what other options do I have to increasing breaking distance? Thanks guys
09-17-2005, 08:06 PM
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I'll venture to say that what he means is increasing brake life.
An exhaust brake will increase brake life up to 30%, according to exh. brake manufacturers, YMMV.
An exhaust brake will increase brake life up to 30%, according to exh. brake manufacturers, YMMV.
09-18-2005, 08:04 AM
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Try replacing the rear wheel cylinders with 30 mm cylinders (Napa #4637337) first and see if your impression of stopping power changes. I guarantee it will. For $12 each and an hour of your time it's one of the best modifications going. You can even order online by clicking here
The mod is described in more detail here-
https://www.dieseltruckresource.com/...threadid=43854
Switching from a 27mm to a 30mm cylinder increases applied force area from 572.55mm^2 to 706.85mm^2.
That's over a 23% increase!
On a '96 2500 the stock cylinders are 24 mm, you will have even more braking power.
The mod is described in more detail here-
https://www.dieseltruckresource.com/...threadid=43854
Switching from a 27mm to a 30mm cylinder increases applied force area from 572.55mm^2 to 706.85mm^2.
That's over a 23% increase!
On a '96 2500 the stock cylinders are 24 mm, you will have even more braking power.
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