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Old 08-08-2006, 07:44 PM   #1
dswancutt
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Re: brake upgrades?

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Originally Posted by ocbaud
there isnt a problem with the brakes on the truck, they just suck from the factory
Take into account that you have larger wheels than what was stock, so it takes more to accelerate and slow it down because of the inertia of the larger wheels & tires. The was an article in Road & Track or Car & Driver about larger wheels and tires and this was one of there points. Once you get past a 2" increase in diameter, you have to take this into consideration. Have you considered a hyrodboost system like what is on a diesel? I know the one I have on my 79 whoas it down, and it isn't in the best shape.
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