|
Register or Log In To remove these advertisements. |
|
|
|
|||||||
 |
|
|
Thread Tools | Display Modes |
08-22-2015, 12:34 AM
|
#1 |
|
Registered User
Join Date: Jun 2013
Location: Nebraska
Posts: 43
|
Front disc brake issues
I have a 68 SWB. I completely swapped out all the suspension and brakes with a 71 with front disc. My problem is my front brakes always feel like they are applied or dragging. Any help would be appreciated.
Posted via Mobile Device |
|
|
|
08-22-2015, 02:22 AM
|
#2 |
|
Registered User
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: Denton, Texas
Posts: 1,735
|
Re: Front disc brake issues
Maybe the spindle nut is too tight?
As I recall, spindle nut shouldn't be torqued more than 12 foot pounds. Spindle nut should then be backed off and hand-tighten until snug, then install cotter pin. Keith |
|
|
|
|
08-22-2015, 07:54 AM
|
#3 |
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2003
Location: daytonabeach
Posts: 22,956
|
Re: Front disc brake issues
did you properly adjust the pushrod as instructed in the service manual
__________________
71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY |
|
|
|
|
08-22-2015, 09:02 AM
|
#4 | |
|
Registered User
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: port robinson ontario canada
Posts: 400
|
Re: Front disc brake issues
Quote:
|
|
|
|
|
|
08-22-2015, 12:43 PM
|
#5 |
|
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: Albuquerque NM
Posts: 7,863
|
Re: Front disc brake issues
adjust the pushrod? ok i just did this conversion too and installed a 71 booster and used the pedal to booster rod from the 71 also. is that the one youre talking about?
__________________
1967custom |
|
|
|
|
08-22-2015, 02:04 PM
|
#6 |
|
Registered User
Join Date: Jun 2013
Location: Nebraska
Posts: 43
|
Re: Front disc brake issues
Negative I don't think I adjusted anything. How do I do that?
Posted via Mobile Device |
|
|
|
|
08-22-2015, 05:48 PM
|
#7 |
|
Registered User
Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: Topeka Kansas
Posts: 2,655
|
Re: Front disc brake issues
If I remember correctly if you are using a pre 71 brake/clutch assembly you have to drill a new pushrod connector mounting hole into the brake pedal that is one inch higher than the factory 67-70 location, someone confirm this please.
|
|
|
|
|
08-22-2015, 07:38 PM
|
#8 |
|
Registered User
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: Marianna Arkansas
Posts: 7,280
|
Re: Front disc brake issues
Before trying to adjust the rod try this. Drive the truck then jack up the front and see if the front brakes are in fact grabbing. Then if so loosen the nuts that hold the master to the booster. i have run into this problem several times before the first time I used a S-10 master on the booster of a Chevelle.[At that time I probably had 40 or so S-10's laying around the yard]Being a tight wad when it comes to certain things I wanted to try it and the front wheels would almost lock up I loosened the mater for some reason and the wheels broke free.
So try to loosen the master and see if it changes. Jim |
|
|
|
|
08-22-2015, 11:12 PM
|
#9 |
|
Registered User
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: bisbee, arizona
Posts: 1,530
|
Re: Front disc brake issues
also... isnt there a pressure valve in the brake system that puts about 2 psi of pressure on the system if you have disc brakes and 10 psi on the system for drums. the wrong valve may be aplying 10 psi rather than 2psi and causing that draging feeling. in some aftermarket systems an adjustable pressure valve is required.
|
|
|
|
|
08-23-2015, 12:26 AM
|
#10 |
|
Registered User
Join Date: Apr 2014
Location: calgary alberta
Posts: 1,248
|
Re: Front disc brake issues
when you say swapped do you mean with new or used parts if used are your calipers maybe stuck on
|
|
|
|
|
| Bookmarks |
|
|
Linear Mode
