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has anyone ever locked them up ?
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lock up deuce brakes
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As in skidded tires on pavement? YES.... damp pavement, empty truck
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Re: RE: lock up deuce brakes
yes that is what I mean. anyone else?mangus580 said:
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RE: Re: RE: lock up deuce brakes
Lemme tell ya... its a scary feeling, when the light changes to red, and you are just sliding on 10 tires!!!
Lemme tell ya... its a scary feeling, when the light changes to red, and you are just sliding on 10 tires!!!
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RE: Re: RE: lock up deuce brakes
I did one night coming back from the field late. I had it would out to about 60 when I woke up and remembered I was coming to a T intersection. I locked them up and at the last minute cut the wheel hard right. I thought it was on only the left wheels for a second. It woke up the SGT and we continued on wide awake.
I did one night coming back from the field late. I had it would out to about 60 when I woke up and remembered I was coming to a T intersection. I locked them up and at the last minute cut the wheel hard right. I thought it was on only the left wheels for a second. It woke up the SGT and we continued on wide awake.
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Yes, on dry pavement as a test. Locked up all wheels tighter that a bull's ass in fly time! Scary feeling, truck started sliding sideways, let up on the brakes and she straightened out, but not a comfortable feeling. This was with stock 9:00-20s, a more roadworthy tire might have performed better.
Yes, on dry pavement as a test. Locked up all wheels tighter that a bull's ass in fly time! Scary feeling, truck started sliding sideways, let up on the brakes and she straightened out, but not a comfortable feeling. This was with stock 9:00-20s, a more roadworthy tire might have performed better.
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RE: Re: RE: lock up deuce brakes
YES I know the feeling I've had a idot pullout in front of me and stop.Lockem up on dry pavement. Also did the same thing in a % ton tractor w/trailer locked up all 14 (trator had super singels ) never forget that sound!
YES I know the feeling I've had a idot pullout in front of me and stop.Lockem up on dry pavement. Also did the same thing in a % ton tractor w/trailer locked up all 14 (trator had super singels ) never forget that sound!
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RE: Re: RE: lock up deuce brakes
I've locked them up a few times just to test the brakes in as a sanity check at empty intersections. There's usually a car or someone behind me that looks up in fear as they pull up next to me.
I've locked them up a few times just to test the brakes in as a sanity check at empty intersections. There's usually a car or someone behind me that looks up in fear as they pull up next to me.
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RE: Re: RE: lock up deuce brakes
I placed an adjustable proportioning valve on a 2.5T I used to own. I mounted it where the front flex line attached to the frame. It really made a difference in handling during hard brake application. I was able to prevent front wheel lock up and maintained front brake capability. And being adjustable you can make changes in front brake power for different loads or weather conditions. I bought it at an online hot rod shop for around $30.You need no tools to make adjustments, just turn a little wheel on the valve.
I placed an adjustable proportioning valve on a 2.5T I used to own. I mounted it where the front flex line attached to the frame. It really made a difference in handling during hard brake application. I was able to prevent front wheel lock up and maintained front brake capability. And being adjustable you can make changes in front brake power for different loads or weather conditions. I bought it at an online hot rod shop for around $30.You need no tools to make adjustments, just turn a little wheel on the valve.