Thanks "Brake Salvation"

[Timinator]

I finally got around to installing the 1-ton rear brake cylinders in my 2500. All I can say is Wow! I can't wait to tow something. Thanks guys!

 

[BigYellowIron]

Did you just get cylinders for a 1 ton '95.

I have not heard of this.

What difference is there in the cylinders and in the feel of the braking of the truck



Adam

 

[TowPro]

I am still waiting to find out if my 98. 5, with dana 80 HB, 8800 lb option 2500 has the 2500 or 3500 wheel cylenders already in it.



I have had reliable sources give me both answers!

Originally posted by Timinator

I finally got around to installing the 1-ton rear brake cylinders in my 2500. All I can say is Wow! I can't wait to tow something. Thanks guys!

 

[Teacher]

Braking

Congratulations! You are now on your way to better and safer braking. Now, take the next step and get an exhaust brake.

Read the threads on that subject.

 

[Cooker]

Don't put an exhaust brake on an auto unless you absolutely need to. IF you do get the Smart Controller from DTT.

 

[Timinator]

Originally posted by BigYellowIron

Did you just get cylinders for a 1 ton '95.

I have not heard of this.

What difference is there in the cylinders and in the feel of the braking of the truck



Adam

Yes, I just used the cylinders for a 1-ton '95 instead. It stops with MUCH less pedal effort. The parts are a direct swap.

I got a lot of my information from an older thread enetitled "Brake Salvation" It's a must-read.

It's the best and cheapest upgrade I've ever done. Wish I had done it years ago.

 

[HEMI®Dart]

Tow Pro,



Your truck should have the big 27mm rear wheel cylinders from the factory. All 2500 HD's got the big wheel cylinders after '96.



See Specs: http://dodgeram.org/tech/specs/brakespecs.htm



I could be wrong?



I would pull a rear drum and see if you can find a p/n on the cylinder. It will be casted in. I looked for my old ones. Can't find them.

 

[glnmaurer]

Originally posted by BigYellowIron

Did you just get cylinders for a 1 ton '95.

I have not heard of this.

What difference is there in the cylinders and in the feel of the braking of the truck



Adam

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[Jetson]

GMaurer

So can you answer the question about what wheel cylinders they have, or do you just want to answer the questions in private? Jim Elliott

 

[Deezul1]

HEMI®Dart



That explains why I noticed no change on my 97 when I put the 3500 cyl on it they were already there.

 

[sam peterson]

Deezul---on your 3500 you should use the 1 3/16 bore size if you want some more rear brake----You guys that want to pep up your 2500 a little more can use tha 1 1/8 bore---The number on the outside of the wheel cylinders is just a casting number and can be the same for all sizes---you need to measure the bore size to know for sure what you have---Sam