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East End K5 · 03-22-2012, 09:10 PM

can i bypass it?

East End K5 · 03-22-2012, 09:11 PM

i believe its some type of load brake assist valve for the k30...but heard they never work or work properly. would like to remove it if i dont need it.

powerdriver 1958 · 03-22-2012, 09:12 PM

That is Chevy's 1st attempt at anti lock brakes , Yes you can bypass it . Remove it and the brackets if you live in a state that inspects

East End K5 · 03-22-2012, 09:27 PM

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Originally Posted by powerdriver 1958

That is Chevy's 1st attempt at anti lock brakes , Yes you can bypass it . Remove it and the brackets if you live in a state that inspects

lmao thats funny. Ok i will then. Also one last question for yall. I notice all these spring bumpers located on the frame. Are they REALLY needed as well? I mean who puts that kind of flex on the frame and springs other than rock crawlers? Even if I max weight a load of brick or something it doesnt even come close to needing them. Reason I ask is because Im a big guy. And reaching in towards the engine or something under the truck they kind of stick in the way....

powerdriver 1958 · 03-22-2012, 09:42 PM

Guess I'll need a picture of what your talking about , Can't picture what you are talking about

ghettoluxury · 03-22-2012, 10:00 PM

I removed all my factory bump stops and that brake valve. The truck will never come close to hitting them. Once I removed the valve there was a noticeable improvement in the brakes.

03-22-2012, 09:10 PM	#1
East End K5 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Long Island NY Posts: 293	what is this thingamabobber? can i bypass it? Attached Images __________________ I feel sorry for people who don't drink....because when they wake up in the morning, that's the best they're gonna feel all day long!---Frank Sinatra RIP [B]1972 Chevrolet K5 Blazer RIP 1986 GMC Sierra K3500 1TON, Long Box, V8350 RIP 1980 Chevy Silverado C30 Cab and Chassis, 454 TH400HD. RIP [B] 1995 Chevrolet Tahoe 2D [B]

03-22-2012, 09:11 PM	#2
East End K5 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Long Island NY Posts: 293	Re: what is this thingamabobber? i believe its some type of load brake assist valve for the k30...but heard they never work or work properly. would like to remove it if i dont need it. __________________ I feel sorry for people who don't drink....because when they wake up in the morning, that's the best they're gonna feel all day long!---Frank Sinatra RIP [B]1972 Chevrolet K5 Blazer RIP 1986 GMC Sierra K3500 1TON, Long Box, V8350 RIP 1980 Chevy Silverado C30 Cab and Chassis, 454 TH400HD. RIP [B] 1995 Chevrolet Tahoe 2D [B]

03-22-2012, 09:12 PM	#3
powerdriver 1958 Kid's Mechanic Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Kansas City Posts: 8,241	Re: what is this thingamabobber? That is Chevy's 1st attempt at anti lock brakes , Yes you can bypass it . Remove it and the brackets if you live in a state that inspects

03-22-2012, 09:42 PM	#5
powerdriver 1958 Kid's Mechanic Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Kansas City Posts: 8,241	Re: what is this thingamabobber? Guess I'll need a picture of what your talking about , Can't picture what you are talking about

03-22-2012, 10:00 PM	#6
ghettoluxury Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Waynesfield Ohio Posts: 1,991	Re: what is this thingamabobber? I removed all my factory bump stops and that brake valve. The truck will never come close to hitting them. Once I removed the valve there was a noticeable improvement in the brakes. __________________ 1949 Five Window, 1973 Step Side, 2000 Z71



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