2nd Gen Non-Engine/Transmission Rear brake bias

[tgbol]

This is a question for all of the brake gurus out there. I have a 01. 5 with rear disk brakes. I would like to have the rears do more braking. Does any one know a method to change the brake bias?

 

[Duluth Diesel]

I am interested in seeing this answer as well. I just got my truck back from the dealer today. My front pads have 80% material remaining but my rotors are blued from heat. Time to get that exhaust brake perhaps?

 

[Dane]

You have to be very carefull changing the rear brake bias. What works great in the dry will have you swapping ends when the pavement is wet. You'll never know you have a problem until a hard/panic stop in a corner, then it's too late.

 

[tgbol]

TTT

No answers???

 

[Extreme1]

I'm not familiar with the '01 system but if there isn't a load sensing device that could be modified, then you have to change the bias by changing the proportioning valve effect. If you want to increase the rear braking, you need to remove the proportioning valve and install an adjustable unit. To decrease the rear braking, add an adjustable proportioning valve inline.



Before you go down this road, be absolutly sure that the rear brake system is functioning as it should. Your stock valve may be bad.



Be forewarned: As Dane stated "You have to be very carefull changing the rear brake bias. What works great in the dry will have you swapping ends when the pavement is wet. You'll never know you have a problem until a hard/panic stop in a corner, then it's too late. "

 

[tgbol]

My Comanche had had the height valve in the rear. I made an adjustable rod for it. The on a gravel road I set so that all the wheels locked at the same time. Worked great!!!! Never a problem in the rain or on ice.

From what I understand is the 01. 5 the proportioning valve is electronic and buil into the anti-lock system.

I am looking at alternatives such as a manual proportioning valve or different calipers. I am accepting ideas.

 

[tgbol]

Once again to the TOP- someone knows.

 

[Beast2B]

I will ask a buddy of mine that works for Chrysler by day, fabs by night. I was under the impression that because of the 4-wheel ABS, there is no need for a proportioning valve. Pending lockup is controlled by the ABS sensors (obviously not very well!).

 

[jelag]

My boy is a mechanical engineer... ... his thoughts are """ better people than us designed them, and maybe with your life at stake we shouldn't **** with them"""" I'm with Dane above..... don't mess with them... ... this is more liability than I would want to take on... .



Jim