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Re: [oletrucks] Downshifting - Master Cy. setup

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Subject: Re: [oletrucks] Downshifting - Master Cy. setup
From: New Mexico Jim <ADvent@thuntek.net>
Date: Fri, 27 Oct 2000 17:20:36 -0600
You should be able to lock all the tires up at any speed.

Jim House wrote:

> SHIFTING - I was about to ask this question, that was just answered - now I
> get to go out and try the new shifting - BTW - how to shift is not in the
> owners manual. THANKS AGAIN Whitney!
>
> My question.  I know I DO NOT have my breaks adjusted correctly.
>
> Originally, I could not get a pedal no mater what I did.  If I would pump
> 3-5 times than I could apply break pressure and stop.  I bleed the breaks
> 4/5 times and got others to do this as well with the same results.  I
> finally adjusted the Y on the front side of the Master and now I have a
> pedal and the brake stop the truck.
>
> I still need to think before I press the pedal since I do not have a great
> gripping force on the breaks.  If I jack up the truck three of the 4 wheels
> will have a rubbing spot against one of the pads.  Do I need to back off
> these 3 settings before the brakes will work with a great grip?
>
> Should I be able to skid if I slam on the brakes?  I can not skid now.
>
> Any ideas???
>
> Thanks,
> Jim House
> 46 Chevy 3104
> Hollis, NH
>
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