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Old 06-17-2014, 10:47 PM   #223
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Re: 72 GMC Short Step Build

New mods are about to start

Other than a new booster and master cylinder, I really haven't done anything to the brake system. As long as they worked other mods have taken precedence. Well, over the weekend I noticed that the truck was pulling hard left and the left rear tire was locking up. Pulled the tire and drum and found a leaking wheel cylinder.

After consulting with the team it was determined that we wouldn't waist any time or $$'s repairing this. And since we are about to install a rear sway bar, 2" lowering blocks, panhard bar, Aluminum diff cover and Power Trax rear end, which will require the axle to be pulled, the decision has been made to upgrade to rear disc brakes.

I'm not going to go the big brake route, mostly because of the extra cost and because I don't intend to autocross the truck. So, I've decided to go with Wilwood rears and add new crossed drilled rotors and D52 calibers at the front.

So, stay tuned. When the parts get here, we'll start.

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