OneQuikSix
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- Jun 7, 2001
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I just wanted to post my experience with the larger s10 wheel cylinders. I finally got everything back together this evening and went for a drive. With the current adjustment of the rear shoes, I can only hold 2-3psi boost before the driver's side starts to break loose (slightly before the passenger side). I think I have some adjustment to do since I repeated the test with the emergency brake engaged with the same results. I will say that with my setup and the current drum/shoe adjustment, the car still noses over a bit when braking at highway speeds. The pedal has the same feel as before the swap and seems to stop equally well. There is absolutely no danger of the back brakes locking up before the front in rain, sleet, or snow! Maybe that will change as I adjust them. I'll update this thread accordingly. Here's my setup:
Vacuum master cylinder - I don't know what model
LS1 front brakes w/dual piston calipers
Factory brass proportioning valve
Factory rear drums
Larger wheel cylinders off s10 w/manual brakes 7/8" bore
4 long brake shoes of the softest compound I could find
Vacuum master cylinder - I don't know what model
LS1 front brakes w/dual piston calipers
Factory brass proportioning valve
Factory rear drums
Larger wheel cylinders off s10 w/manual brakes 7/8" bore
4 long brake shoes of the softest compound I could find