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Thanks man. I plan to install the bags in 2 more days!!

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Love the idea of where the shrader valves are mounted....

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Might check the location of where your rod is hooked to the brake pedal. One gives more leverage. There are 2 holes on some trucks, switch it and try.

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Thanks Al, will serve the purpose and look clean.

Oh man I hope its that simple :sumo::lol:

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Here's some internet instructions on seating brake pads and rotors.
It's worth a shot,...

Caution: When you've just installed new pads/rotors or a big brake kit, the first few applications of the brake pedal will result in almost no braking power. Gently apply the brakes a few times at low speed in order to build up some grip before blasting down the road at high speed. Otherwise, you may be in for a nasty surprise the first time you hit the brakes at 60 mph.

When following these instructions, please avoid doing it in the presence of other vehicles. Breaking in your new pads and rotors is often best done very early in the morning, since other drivers will have no idea what you are up to and will respond in a variety of ways ranging from fear to curiosity to aggression. And an officer of the law will probably not understand when you try to explain why you were driving erratically! Zeckhausen Racing does not endorse speeding on public roads and takes no responsibility for any injuries or tickets you may receive while following these instructions.

From a speed of about 60mph, gently apply the brakes to slow the car down to about 45mph, then accelerate back up to 60mph and repeat. Do this about four or five times to bring the brakes up to operating temperature. This prevents you from thermally shocking the rotors and pads in the next steps.

Make a series of eight near-stops from 60 to about 10 mph. Do it HARD by pressing on the brakes firmly, just shy of locking the wheels or engaging ABS. At the end of each slowdown, immediately accelerate back to 60mph. DO NOT COME TO A COMPLETE STOP! (Note: With less aggressive street pads and/or stock brake calipers, you may need to do this fewer times. If your pedal gets soft or you feel the brakes going away, then you've done enough. Proceed to the next step.)

During this process, you must not come to a complete stop because you will transfer (imprint) pad material onto the hot rotors, which can lead to vibration, uneven braking, and could even ruin the rotors.

Depending on the pads you are using, the brakes may begin to fade slightly after the 7th or 8th near-stop. This fade will stabilize, but not completely go away until the brakes have fully cooled. A bad smell from the brakes, and even some smoke, is normal.

After the 8th near-stop, accelerate back up to speed and drive around for as long as possible without using the brakes. The brakes will need at least 10 minutes to cool down. Obviously, it's OK to use the brakes to avoid an accident, but try to minimize their use until they have cooled.

If club race pads, such as Pagid Orange or Porterfield R4, are being used, add four near-stops from 80 to 10mph. If full race pads, such as Pagid Black, are being used, add four near-stops from 100 to 10 mph.

After the break-in cycle, there should be a blue tint and a light gray film on the rotor face. The blue tint tells you the rotor has reached break-in temperature and the gray film is pad material starting to transfer onto the rotor face. This is what you are looking for. The best braking occurs when there is an even layer of of pad material deposited across the face of the rotors. This minimizes squealing, increases braking torque, and maximizes pad and rotor life.

After the first break in cycle shown above, the brakes may still not be fully broken in. A second bed-in cycle, AFTER the brakes have cooled down fully from the first cycle, may be necessary before the brakes really start to perform well. If you've just installed a big brake kit, the pedal travel may not feel as firm as you expected. After the second cycle, the pedal will become noticeably firmer. "

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Thanks Keith, I'll give that a try.

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Well I came in early to work this morining to install the rear air bags. Very easy install and with it aired out the pumpkin does bottom out on the bed floor. First pic of the truck is before, second is aired out and third is set a ride height which is identical to the before measurement.

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Nice start to the day!

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Agreed!! Now if I only had a tank and compressor.........:mm:

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Yup!

And then you're going to want some valves. Then controls... :lol:

Always something!

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Dropmember, then paint and on and on and on :lol:

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Looks great Shawn, glad the airbags worked out for you. Having the hats does make for a really easy install especially if you decide to go more extreme sometime in the future.
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Thanks Keith, I am anxious to take for a quick test drive but I can't leave the shop :sumo:

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Looks good! What psi are you running?
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Only about 25 :o and I hope thats enough cause I don't want to run with it any higher in the rear.

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Looking good!

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Thank you!! Here's one more for fun

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Hey Shawn can you let me know how it rides. I'm thinking of bags for the rear of my truck and keeping static front. I don't have a notch for rear but looking for better ride from the rear and not wanting to notch thanks.
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Oh yeah looking good!
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Looks good......can't wait to here how it rides with 25 psi.

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I will let you know, got my fingers crossed.

Thank you!!

Me too.

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You know its a good day when half your shop is filled with 67-72 Chevy and GMC trucks at once :metal::metal::metal:

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That's why I always say 2" lowering blocks affect the ride height.
Just think how high it would be without them?
I run 50 psi in my blazer rear bags.
The roof makes it weight slightly more,... but I still hate how high my ride height is.

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So the Blazer is next in line for a drop member??? :devil:

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looks good Shawn, now that they're installed what ya doing the rest of tbe weekend
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Work tomorrow, then after work helping my buddy Mark pull the motor out of his 68 for some fresh paint and gaskets :sumo: These trucks are starting to take over :lol:

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imagine that:lol:
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Man I wounded if that was the gmc that I saw on the side of the road this morning between Clements and lockford with the driver side front tire off? No one was around. I was on my way to Tracy for daughters softball game. I remember that white grill with red lettering
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Yep that was the one, he lives in Clements.

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Well guys I took it for a good little drive over rail road tracks and lots of bumps. She rides very well and never once bottomed out. I am quite happy with the bags :)

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That's good to know thanks.
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Well the bags were empty this morning when I woke up :lol: So I got out the soapy water and pulled all the line connections and realized I only cut one end square :dohh: So I corrected that and we will see how it goes. If they go empty again I'll go back to the springs untill I can do a compressor and tank.

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Fedex showed up today and brought me the new aluminum master cylinder.

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NICE!
How much was the combo?

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http://www.ebay.com/itm/GM-car-chevy...e#ht_242wt_919

http://www.ebay.com/itm/221208960239...9#ht_229wt_681

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Everything is looking good Shawn!

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Thanks Rus!

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Ok guys, I took the truck for a longer drive at highway speeds and all I have to say is the ride SUCKS!! Is this common with air bags or is more like my air pressure in the rear bags is to low (25psi)? With the coil springs this rode like a dream. I may have to lose the bag hats and mount directly to the frame?

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I would remove the hats and mount it to the frame so you could increase the amount of air in the bag. Thats gonna help your ride quality!

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That's what I figured, I just didn't want to :waah: :lol: