| [GMCnet] Reaction Arm for Drum Brakes? [message #172616] |
Fri, 08 June 2012 16:27  |
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ljdavick
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Did I read that Jim K will soon have the reaction arm for drum brakes?
This might bring it into my price range and then I won’t feel bad about installing the Branscome parking brake kit.
Of course I first have to do the exhaust pipe, air conditioning mod, interior ceiling, clearance lights, window rubbers...
Larry Davick
The Mystery Machine
1976(ish) Palm Beach
Fremont, CA
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A Mystery Machine
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| Re: [GMCnet] Reaction Arm for Drum Brakes? [message #172680 is a reply to message #172616] |
Sat, 09 June 2012 02:05  |
jimk
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Larry,
This unit was done by a person that has experience in designing
various mechanical devices.
I'm sure we can see others copying it .
On Fri, Jun 8, 2012 at 2:27 PM, Larry Davick <ljdavick@comcast.net> wrote:
> Did I read that Jim K will soon have the reaction arm for drum brakes?
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> This might bring it into my price range and then I won’t feel bad about installing the Branscome parking brake kit.
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> Of course I first have to do the exhaust pipe, air conditioning mod, interior ceiling, clearance lights, window rubbers...
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> Larry Davick
> The Mystery Machine
> 1976(ish) Palm Beach
> Fremont, CA
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| Re: [GMCnet] Reaction Arm for Drum Brakes? [message #172706 is a reply to message #172680] |
Sat, 09 June 2012 12:33 |
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WD0AFQ
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Larry, once upon a time I too was interested in having a reaction arm for the rear drum brakes. Let me suggest something: Save your money and put discs on the rear. This is an unbelievable improvement in braking power for the GMC. Once I thought I had some really great brakes, WRONG. Adding discs to the rear is one great improvment in stopping power. Then, if you feel the need, add the reaction arm like we have, and Jim sells. I got so sick of trying to keep the rear drums adjusted. Now, Teri and I can pull the wheels ourselves and swap out the pads, in a short time. No more leaking wheel cylinders to worry with or backing up, just hoping the adjusters will work. I realize many folks like the drums but as you can see, I ain't one of them. I recently installed discs on the vdub too.
The one ton frontend, with the larger diameter discs, don't hurt one bit either. No more anticipating my stops from a quarter mile back.
Dan
weekending in the GMC
3 In Stainless Exhaust Headers
One Ton All Discs/Reaction Arm
355 FD/Quad Bag/Alum Radiator Manny Tran/New eng.
Holley EFI/10 Tire Air Monitoring System
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