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This has been an ongoing issue with my stepside truck. I have the standard D35 front discs, but an 8.8 rear from an Explorer with 10" drums. The issue is that the rear brakes will lock up every time under moderate braking. It is almost scary to drive in traffic, the idiots around here like to hammer their brakes while texting and I've put the truck sideways twice now.
I suspect this issue has something to do with the weight of the fiberglass bed but it's kinda hard to tell. For now I am totally ruling out an actual mechanical issue because (a) everything is new-ish and (b) the brakes NEVER did that when the axle was in my Explorer, but the Explorer weighs a good 1000+lbs more than this truck.
That is kinda what I'm looking at to dial back the rear brakes a little. What is the group consensus on that? The reviews suggest that it is not really a "proportioning" valve, it's more of a "flow control" valve but it should more or less do the same thing, right?
I suspect this issue has something to do with the weight of the fiberglass bed but it's kinda hard to tell. For now I am totally ruling out an actual mechanical issue because (a) everything is new-ish and (b) the brakes NEVER did that when the axle was in my Explorer, but the Explorer weighs a good 1000+lbs more than this truck.
Speedway Compact Adjustable Brake Proportioning Valve
Very compact, can be hidden in cars that do not allow adjustable proportioning valves. Color reference scale on valve stem allows fast, accurate setting. Installs in rear brake line and allows you to adjust front-to-rear brake bias to prevent rear brake lock-up under heavy braking. Can be used...
www.speedwaymotors.com
That is kinda what I'm looking at to dial back the rear brakes a little. What is the group consensus on that? The reviews suggest that it is not really a "proportioning" valve, it's more of a "flow control" valve but it should more or less do the same thing, right?