2nd Gen Non-Engine/Transmission Bigger Wheel Cylinders

[Pinion Twister]

Seen a post awhile back on putting bigger wheel cylinders on the rear brakes.

Wondering if anyone has any part numbers or what they were originally for?

 

[FourBarR]

WHEEL CYLINDERS

wheel cylinders are for a one ton . dont have part no. Oo. Oo.

 

[B9Mile]

http://dodgeram.info/tsb/1997/05-04-97.htm

 

[Loren]

I got mine from Sam Peterson (user name: sam peterson). I don't have his phone number, but he runs a brake shop in Washington state. You can send him an e-mail via the TDR web site.



He provided lots of advice and assistance on choosing good parts when I rebuilt the front brakes and upgraded the wheel cylinders on the rears. I highly recommend his shop for parts.



I only went 1/16" oversize on the rear cylinders, but I could easily have gone 1/8" oversize. The choice depends on how much weight your rear axle usually carries.



With my 1/16" oversize cylinders, I have never had any problems with the ABS light or any fault codes.



Loren

 

[canblue]

1999 Rear brake upgrade/swap?

I wanted to upgrade the rear cyclinder to the larger , 3500, size as per the comments on this board. I was informed that the 99 2500 and 3500 wheel cyclinders are the same size, is this correct? If not what is the DC part number. I want to increase the breaking

ability. Can the 99 3500 rear brakes be transplanted to 99 2500?

 

[MLee]

Wheel Cylinders

you all ready have the large cylinders, the next bet is DISC, there was a guy last year that done a conversion to disc that posted all numbers and prices from using dealer part numbers from the 01. 5/02 that have disc on them, along with the price of each piece, there was also one that done one from the EGR people, but was more money to do.

do a search and you will find.

good luck!!

Marv.

 

[y-knot]

If you are talking about the larger wheel cylinders for improved rear brakes, they are not the ones from 3500 (1 ton) series trucks. If that were the case only 2500 series owner would realize any gains. Call the people at EGR, they will help you get the right parts. This is a great source for info, unfortunately some times the info isn't very reliable or is just rumor.

 

[Thomas]

The 1994-2001 Ram Brake Specs page from the great Dave Fritz site, along with the TSB linked by B9Mile should help 2500 owners with questions regarding transplanting rear wheel cylinders from 3500's into their 2500's.

 

[jrobinson2]

I remember a thread from a year or so ago that said the upgrade for the 3500 was larger cylinders from a 3500 chevy, maybe an '88?

 

[dseabaugh]

I went into the nappa dealer and told them I wanted rear wheel cylinders for 2 one ton dodge ram instead of the 2500. I think I told them '99. Cost $26. for the pair. bolted right up and made all the difference in the world. Very glad I did it.

Don't put on front brakes twice a year anymore either.

 

[dseabaugh]

I went out and looked up the part number for the rear wheel cylinders. the number I used on my truck was Napa tru-stop Part # 4637337. Both side were the same part #. Hope this helps.

 

[OTRPU]

So what's better, bigger brake cylinders or switching to rear disks? And do you retain the 4 wheel anti lock if you do either?



Cheers,

Steve J.

 

[MLee]

Rear Cylinders

it's really up to you and your decision which, disc should be better.



anti-lock---wheel cylinders, no difference, the disc, should not be effected either. the anti lock ring is in the housing.

just my penny's worth.



Marv.

 

[patrobertson]

Disc or larger cylinders

Depends on how much extra cash you have, I did the larger wheel cylinders which I was told are standard now if you do the back cylinders, they don't offer the smaller cylinder anymore. Cost 12-13$ a cylinder and lubed the adjuster good and cleaned it and brakes work fabulous for a fraction 1/100th the price of rear disk. Antilock actually has to work because brakes will skid the tires in the rear now. Very nice having good brakes since owning the truck.



I suggest going larger cylinders, cheap.



Shane

 

[jpogue]

Hi guys I am a newbie, both dodge diesel owner and just registered to this site. It just so happens that I started doing my brakes both front and rear this friday. And if it wasn't for these forums I would have really been in a mess. The front rotors really threw me for a loop,but when I got on here there were several posts about the 4 bolts holding assembly on. Thanks so much. I also went with the 1 ton cylinders, performance friction pads,and new drilled and slotted rotors in front. Just turned the drums on the rear. I want to also thank Sam Peterson for his time and help with questions that I had,a really nice and helpfull person. One thing that I haven't seen or maybe overlooked was the fact that I had to rent a puller to get the rear drums off. And they come off with a POP. Thanks all for the help can't wait to check my brakes out today finished the job last night.

 

[canblue]

Welcome

jpogue





Welcome to the world of Cummins Diesel and TDR.

What year is your truck?

 

[jpogue]

I have a 96 2500 4X4 2 tone white and silver. Had a dakota 4X4 before put 160,000 on it and was fishing in oregon when I saw the 96 diesel 4X4 on the front row at a ford dealer. I test drove the next day and traded in the dakota,never had a problem with the dakota but it was up there in miles and I needed something a little bigger for towing. I have a small travel trailer 20ft not to heavy but the dakota only got 9 mpg pulling the thing and gas is very expensive in california. So I saw this one and I bought it,got the extended warranty that ford offered which is pretty good had to replace transmission and they paid for it all and it came with a 36,000 mile warranty, will definitely upgrade when warranty is over. As far as my brake job was a lot more difficult than my dakota was but it's done and it stops great I highly reccommend the bigger wheel cylinders. ABS and brake light came on at first but eventually went off. but under hard braking the driver side rear is locking up sometimes.