| [GMCnet] Disc/Drum rear wheel tryouts at [message #237916] |
Wed, 29 January 2014 07:47  |
Thomas Pryor
Messages: 143
Registered: January 2011
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Just got back from Sunny & Warm California visiting Applied GMC. I returned
to a much Colder Florida!
Jim K and the Gang were very gracious hosts. His GMC Mechanics were very
knowledgeable and took direction well. If your in the area of Northern CA
area with your coach its a MUST STOP HERE! His inventory of parts can only
be be described as "what a repository" that keeps our coaches and other
Vendors alive! Jim K's operation and his workforce operate on a cost
conscience basis. No frills here or extra cash for give aways as has been
touted by some.
WE INSTALLED THE FIRST REAR DISK/DRUM REACTION ARM BRAKE KIT ON THE APPLIED
GMC TEST COACH.
- The intermediate disc /wheel could always be made to stop rotation
while the rear drum/ wheel never skidded. The recipe: GMIII 80mm
calipers, aggressive yellow pads, stock MC and stock booster, rear drums
used "sticky shoes" not metallic.
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- A modified rear wheel drum parking brake CABLE was installed to
actuate only the TWO REAR PB'S. The parking brake lever adjustment was
then"optimized". The PB was then engaged while depressing the service
brake pedal. The coach was then put in Drive and accelerated. The coach
did move until the tach exceeded 2500 RPM.
BOTH JIM K AND HIS MECHANICS WERE IMPRESSED WITH THE PERFORMANCE.
More fine tuning on the intermediate disc recipe may be required, but just
think of it, a stable reaction arm suspension, 4 wheel disc brakes and a
legal mechanical parking brake! Just like all of the SUV's and Large
P/U's currently
manufactured today.
WATCH THE APPLIED GMC BRAKE PAGE FOR MORE info and timing.
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Regards,
Tom Pryor
4188 Limerick Dr
Lake Wales, Fl 33859
Cell 248 470 9186
Living on a waterfront is not a matter of life or death. Its more
important than that.
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