Author Topic: Brake Set Up, Am I Missing Anything? (Read 1656 times)

Yota Tony · « **on:** Apr 03, 2007, 08:22:47 AM »

Going to completely replace the brake set up on my 82. I can't imagine the stock tiny front discs and rear drums being of much use with 35" and large rubber. I've got a good idea of what I need to use but I want to get some input in case I'm missing something.

- V6 IFS front calipers.
- FJ60 vented rotors
- dual diaphram booster
- FJ80 Master Cylinder
- Rear discs (Sky brackets, Chevy calipers and rotors. Will be using an e-brake).
- Manual prop valve
- LSVP delete.

Am I missing anything or is that good?

*ROKTOY* · « **Reply #1 on:** Apr 03, 2007, 08:33:02 AM »

If you wish to use an e-brake other than a transfer case brake you will need to run Eldorado, Rivera, Toronado rear calipers.

Yota Tony · « **Reply #2 on:** Apr 03, 2007, 08:54:56 AM »

I intend to use the Eldorado rear calipers.
I want an e-brake for inspection sake.

*ROKTOY* · « **Reply #3 on:** Apr 03, 2007, 09:09:11 AM »

854RUN · « **Reply #4 on:** Apr 03, 2007, 09:43:25 AM »

If you wont you can run Monte Carlo calipers, cheaper and use a ball valve for an e-brake. You just run your rear brake line into the cab to the ball valve and then back to your brakes. When you won’t to set then you press on the brakes and then close the ball valve and you’re good to go. That’s what i am going to do, i used sky's brackets and Monte Carlo calipers, I’ve just been keeping mine in gear but it would be nice to have an e-brake.

Yota Tony · « **Reply #5 on:** Apr 03, 2007, 10:30:00 AM »

I'm not sure if the ball valve will pass an inspection though. That's my major concern.

854RUN · « **Reply #6 on:** Apr 03, 2007, 11:34:49 AM »

Ya thats a good point, the only thing they check for here in colorado is to see if you gas cap works.

*ROKTOY* · « **Reply #7 on:** Apr 03, 2007, 11:50:26 AM »

Heard the ball valve is not to be trusted over night, must leak by I guess. I am going to use the Eldorado rears on mine, just need to figure out the parking brake cable setup. If anyone out there has done this some instruction an pic's would be a great help to us both.

Yota Tony · « **Reply #8 on:** Apr 03, 2007, 12:03:18 PM »

Quote from: 854RUN on Apr 03, 2007, 11:34:49 AM

Ya thats a good point, the only thing they check for here in colorado is to see if you gas cap works.

They check everything here in Ontario. However it's only a 1 time check when you get plates, not to mention there are crooked mechanic that you can pay off.
I rather take my time and spend the money to know that my truck will be safe for me, my passenger and anyone else on the road.

Quote from: toyguy86 on Apr 03, 2007, 11:50:26 AM

Heard the ball valve is not to be trusted over night, must leak by I guess. I am going to use the Eldorado rears on mine, just need to figure out the parking brake cable setup. If anyone out there has done this some instruction an pic's would be a great help to us both.

I'm gonna do some more looking around tonight. I'll post up any links that I find.
I think the ball valves do leak by. Simlar to why you shouldn't use a line lock for an e-brake.

I'd hate to walk out of my house one day and my truck has rolled into one of my cars or worse the neighbours.

*ROKTOY* · « **Reply #9 on:** Apr 03, 2007, 12:18:47 PM »

I hear that

Cheesemaker · « **Reply #10 on:** Apr 03, 2007, 12:29:13 PM »

I'm glad I don't have to have my rig inspected! Just make sure we got cat's on!

854RUN · « **Reply #11 on:** Apr 03, 2007, 01:15:59 PM »

you can give these guys a call they might be able to help http://www.tsmmfg.com/2494.htm

Yota Tony · « **Reply #12 on:** Apr 03, 2007, 05:16:23 PM »

82 rear axle is different from the 86+ thanks though.

Quote from: cheesemaker on Apr 03, 2007, 12:29:13 PM

I'm glad I don't have to have my rig inspected! Just make sure we got cat's on!

Sucker!
Vehicles over 25 years old don't need emissions in Ontario.

brainlessfool · « **Reply #13 on:** Apr 03, 2007, 05:47:51 PM »

Quote from: toyguy86 on Apr 03, 2007, 11:50:26 AM

Heard the ball valve is not to be trusted over night, must leak by I guess.

The problem with this set-up is that the caliper mite blow a seal setting for a long time (over night)

I've put mico-brake valves on trucks before and it says right on the plate for the valve "not to be used as a parking brake".

*ROKTOY* · « **Reply #14 on:** Apr 03, 2007, 07:41:11 PM »

I rest my case

Quote from: brainlessfool on Apr 03, 2007, 05:47:51 PM

The problem with this set-up is that the caliper mite blow a seal setting for a long time (over night)

I've put mico-brake valves on trucks before and it says right on the plate for the valve "not to be used as a parking brake".

79coyotefrg · « **Reply #15 on:** Apr 03, 2007, 07:57:38 PM »

Quote from: cheesemaker on Apr 03, 2007, 12:29:13 PM

Just make sure we got cat's on!

i got my cat on

*ROKTOY* · « **Reply #16 on:** Apr 04, 2007, 08:09:47 AM »

Yota Tony · « **Reply #17 on:** Apr 04, 2007, 09:36:02 AM »

My 82 doesn't even have a cat.
Factory spec exhaust.

Cheesemaker · « **Reply #18 on:** Apr 04, 2007, 12:16:43 PM »

I was waiting for that! I didn't expect it from Glenn!!

insane04 · « **Reply #19 on:** Apr 05, 2007, 06:20:55 AM »

to hell with parking brakes we use trees here in tennessee. we aint got no inspection. haha

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