Just a little update for any other 1 ton 2wd SRW guys.
I put the larger DRW wheel cylinders in my truck and it made a noticeable improvement. Not so much with a light pedal, but if you bear down at all you can feel the extra braking from the rear. It is not overpowering, and the rears do not...
I came and asked a few questions. Absolutely. Why? Because I don't have ALL the answers to everything. And, quite frankly, neither do you. The recommendation of drilled and slotted rotors proves that right there.
I NEVER said you were wrong. I NEVER said ANY of the recommendations or...
I am familiar enough with the multiple aggravations and expense of a diesel that I purposely bought a 7.4 truck.
That may or may not be true, or some parts of it may or may not be true. One thing that is true is that 95% of the people talking on the internet do NOT know what they are talking...
I would have to research that some more. I would be concerned about altering critical steering and suspension angles, and I wouldn't even consider such a modification if that would be the case. IMO "MOST" modifications I see people do often sacrifice function for appearance, or all around...
I get that. I've been a professional auto tech for almost 40 years, and Master ASE for 35. My truck has been meticulously maintained and serviced since I brought it brand new, and I plan to drive it for the rest of my life. As long as the pads were replaced before the pads were worn beyond...
Thank You. I get all that, or at least I understand what you are trying to say.
According to the OP, and my own confirmation comparing parts at the part store, there are a few facts. The DRW pads are thicker, and have slightly more surface area than the SRW pads. The DRW rotor is 1/4" thicker...
Thanks to the OP for this valuable information posted within this thread. I have been a professional auto tech for 40 years, and this kind of information is unavailable through the normal SI channels. Thank you for your efforts and sharing.
I have a '99 C3500 SRW truck that I bought brand new...