N nate New member Joined Apr 6, 2008 Messages 751 Sep 2, 2008 #1 I swapped in a D80 disc brake from a D70 drum brake in my 98 2500. What needs to be done with the brake setup so the discs work correctly? remove the Metering Valve? New master cylinder??
I swapped in a D80 disc brake from a D70 drum brake in my 98 2500. What needs to be done with the brake setup so the discs work correctly? remove the Metering Valve? New master cylinder??
N nate New member Joined Apr 6, 2008 Messages 751 Sep 7, 2008 #2 I know a few people on here have swapped from a drum brake to disc brake axle. Info would be appreciated!
I know a few people on here have swapped from a drum brake to disc brake axle. Info would be appreciated!
TURBOLVR Mr. Whipple Joined Mar 23, 2008 Messages 2,566 Sep 7, 2008 #3 I did the swap in my 98.5 from an 02 and removed the prop valve @ the rear end, had to cut the drive shaft 1.5" IIRC, other than that been working fine.
I did the swap in my 98.5 from an 02 and removed the prop valve @ the rear end, had to cut the drive shaft 1.5" IIRC, other than that been working fine.
N nate New member Joined Apr 6, 2008 Messages 751 Sep 14, 2008 #4 Did the same and seems to be ok. The brakes aren't as good as I expected though. I may swap master cylinders (suspect mine isn't great to begin with)
Did the same and seems to be ok. The brakes aren't as good as I expected though. I may swap master cylinders (suspect mine isn't great to begin with)
