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Re: This year's project - brakes
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Originally Posted by Shugalou
When I was thinking about converting to rear disk set up, the shop swayed me away from it telling me the factory set up is pretty good and was designed to stop carrying a full load...I haven't driven a disk converted truck to see if there is any difference and if that opinion holds any weight.
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Drums have more stopping force, but they are a little more likely to grab. Disks can be controlled more precisely.
The reason for this, is drum brakes are partially 'self-actuating', and don't need as much line pressure to operate. Disks are not self actuating at all, so they need higher pressure, and can be controlled more accurately.
If you go with a disk brake conversion in the rear, definitely pair that with an adjustable proportioning valve. That way, you can dial in the rear brakes, for maximum braking without locking them up on a hard stop.
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1987 C6P V20 truck, 2010 LMG 5.3, AFM delete, 2010 Camaro exhaust manifolds, 1997 nv4500, 1991 np241c, hydroboost, 2005 14bff axle & driveshaft, drop-n-lock gooseneck, 4.10 gears, stock suspension, rims, and tires. Still a work in progress. Any questions or suggestions are welcome!
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