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Old 08-28-2011, 11:08 PM   #1
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Swapped Dually axles to SRW axle, now back brakes skid almost every stop sign

i have a 1987 crew cab, 4x4 , it was a dually, i changed it to lighter duty 8 lug in front and a 14 bolt FF in back, i got rid of the overload brake thing, i wont be towing anything heavy,

i was told that the lever adds more braking pressure to the rear when the truck is loaded down,

anyway, i am not sure what to do, do i need a different proportioning valve?

I just want it to brake normal, years ago i knew someone that had the same problem when they converted to a SRW axle

i appreciate any info
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Old 08-28-2011, 11:40 PM   #2
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Re: Swapped Dually axles to SRW axle, now back brakes skid almost every stop sign

You'll need to adjust the brakes. There is an adjustment as to how close the pads are to the drum. You'll have to play with is a little. Let us know if you need any help.
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Old 08-29-2011, 12:23 PM   #3
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Re: Swapped Dually axles to SRW axle, now back brakes skid almost every stop sign

i can do that, the only reason i hadnt was because i thought drum brakes were always supposed to be adjusted to where there is just a bit of drag when you're turn the drum,
i can back em off though, it was just interesting that this happened on another vehicle with a similar swap, so i was wondering if the part # is the same for the proportioning valve for a DRW or the SRW
thanx for the reply
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