I have a D44/12bolt set up on my '72 and I really want to get the brakes in better shape. I'm only running 35's, but I can't lock them up at all. it really feels like I should be getting better performance out of them.
also, during heavy braking it pulls to the left a bit, but only initially. after the first hard stab at the brakes, it seems to even back out. I'm assuming this is a caliper going bad. (?)
everything is pretty much stock wrt the brake system, although several years back I did swap on the wider rear brakes (2 1/2" ?).
this is a truck I've had for close to 15 years and I don't plan on ever getting rid of it, so spending some cash to do this right is fine. also, my heavy wheelin' days are behind me (probably) so I don't plan on upgrading the axles.
so, whats my best bet? replace stock calipers? get aftermarket upgrades? rear disks? bigger master cylinder?
also, during heavy braking it pulls to the left a bit, but only initially. after the first hard stab at the brakes, it seems to even back out. I'm assuming this is a caliper going bad. (?)
everything is pretty much stock wrt the brake system, although several years back I did swap on the wider rear brakes (2 1/2" ?).
this is a truck I've had for close to 15 years and I don't plan on ever getting rid of it, so spending some cash to do this right is fine. also, my heavy wheelin' days are behind me (probably) so I don't plan on upgrading the axles.
so, whats my best bet? replace stock calipers? get aftermarket upgrades? rear disks? bigger master cylinder?
