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    New front brakes won't lock up/big tires the problem?

    I had a pro bleed the brakes to no affect and he insisted on another small master which was no help. He says it has to be the proportioning valve then. I was thinking the pedal goes to the floor because so much is going to the rear drums and the larger master would help but maybe I am stuck...
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    Transfer case seal is killing me

    My 1991 WT v6 5spd had a leaking rear output shaft seal. I nicked up the housing and used oil resistant gasket/rtv in the housing on my second try. Then I noticed the yoke/output shaft cap/plug was leaking and cleaned and sealed it with the rtv from the outside(did not take apart). It's dry...
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    New front brakes won't lock up/big tires the problem?

    I removed my RWAL parts and it feels better but I need to test with a full load. Still seems like the brakes really only grab hard just as the pedal maxes out. Breaking begins pretty high on the pedal but this is lite breaking and not for an emergency stop. I didn't notice any breaking...
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    1990 C1500 ABS (RWAL) removal.

    So I finally did my 1991 WT and with engine off pedal stays high as about any brakes I've had but there is still alot of travel running down the road (more bleeding?). I think it has in part to do with rear drum adjustment and the 1/2 ton size master cylinder has to travel farther to pump the...
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    New front brakes won't lock up/big tires the problem?

    I put the 10-1/2" booster in and it seems to work a little better. The weather has been too cold and wet to do any hard braking testing. I still have new rubber lines to put on but I expect I will have to do the RWAL delete/bypass to get good feel and then hopefully the brakes will handle...
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    New front brakes won't lock up/big tires the problem?

    The NBS master and the bigger booster each make using the existing brake lines a bit more difficult to hook up. Each new part moves the connections further from the original location. I would try the calipers before the NBS. It sounds like it will be fine to replace the booster and the bigger...
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    New front brakes won't lock up/big tires the problem?

    Thanks for the replies folks. I have new flexible hoses to replace my 27 yo original ones and the larger 10-1/2" booster is in the mail. I can still return the booster but I think it will provide 15-20% more brake power/ pressure. I acknowledge all the mentioned travel in the rear but it may...
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    New front brakes won't lock up/big tires the problem?

    My existing 9" booster is double diaphragm and the 10-1/2" I have ordered is also double diaphragm so based on online research charts, this larger booster should increase my braking power a little. The 3/4 ton (light duty) calipers are supposed to fit but they will use more fluid and thus...
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    New front brakes won't lock up/big tires the problem?

    Newby here and have been reading the brake threads and trying to relate to my vehicle situation. My new front brakes won't lock up on dry pavement but they will on gravel. This has been an issue since before the brake work. The pedal travels a bit further than my other cars. My main...
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    Low brake pedal

    I'm going through something similar with my 1991 K1500 W/T standard cab. It has the crappy adjusters over the axles in the rear. When I pulled the drum and adjusted one side the parking brake pedal got stiff/less travel but I didn't really feel any change in the regular or service brake pedal...
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    swap/upgrades to front calipers

    My 1991 K1500 W/T standard cab probably has the weakest brakes for a full size. I have slightly oversize tires now and after a front brake rebuild the non-abs front brakes don't seem to lock up on dry pavement. They do on gravel and the rear ABS does not lock up. This is an OBD1 setup. I...

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