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Offline crash340

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The old back brake lockup saga, what to do
« on: October 12, 2016 - 10:43:33 PM »
So with the addition of much wider tired I thought my rear brake lockup had gone away enough to be manageable however it raised its ugliness the other day.

So I have two choices at present
1) put the smaller slave cylinders in to reduce the force applied to the shoes
2) install an adjustable proportion inch valve in the rear line to infinitely adjust the pressure to the rear cylinders.

I'm leaning toward adjustable valve,  thoughts???
Greg

73 Cuda
Brisbane, Australia




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Re: The old back brake lockup saga, what to do
« Reply #1 on: October 12, 2016 - 10:50:27 PM »
I've done both and the backs still lock before the front.

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Re: The old back brake lockup saga, what to do
« Reply #2 on: October 12, 2016 - 10:54:47 PM »
I'd install the truck wheel cylinders first. I did it in mine before I installed the rear discs never had a problem. I also installed the rear wilwood valve and never used it, it stays wide open to this day.  :2cents:
Brad
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Re: The old back brake lockup saga, what to do
« Reply #3 on: October 13, 2016 - 04:17:26 PM »
thanks guys, Brad, by chance do you have a year or truck model or a part number on those cylinders please?
Greg

73 Cuda
Brisbane, Australia

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Re: The old back brake lockup saga, what to do
« Reply #4 on: October 13, 2016 - 04:51:06 PM »
thanks guys, Brad, by chance do you have a year or truck model or a part number on those cylinders please?


They are in this post. http://www.cuda-challenger.com/cc/index.php?topic=102425.0
Brad
1970 Challenger 451stroker/4L60 auto OD
Barrie,Ontario,Canada
Proud to own one of the best cars ever made!!!!!

My restoration thread 
http://www.cuda-challenger.com/cc/index.php?topic=59072.0
 My handling upgrade post
http://www.cuda-challenger.com/cc/index.php?topic=73985.0

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Re: The old back brake lockup saga, what to do
« Reply #5 on: October 13, 2016 - 06:25:05 PM »
Thanks Brad, perfect
Greg

73 Cuda
Brisbane, Australia