[Shotimes] rear brake questions

[Carl Prochilo]

The FAQ doesn't have a write-up on this.  Does one exist on the procedure,
parts, etc?  I like the idea of making the rear brakes actually do something
more than a token effort.  I also plan to rely on the ABS being there for me
when pressed into action (good pun, huh?).

Cheers,
Carl Prochilo
92 Ultra Red Crimson
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Ron Porter" <ronporter@prodigy.net>
To: "'Jonathan Zane'" <jonzane@kc2ena.com>; "'shotimes'"
<shotimes@autox.team.net>
Sent: Wednesday, July 23, 2003 1:27 PM
Subject: RE: [Shotimes] rear brake questions


> Yes, the pins/valves are pressed in during normal operations, and when the
> suspension rises, it pulls the lever and the pins/valves "release".
>
> Before I got the plugs, I had disconnected the arm to the frame and
strapped
> down the lever on the valves. Can't say I noticed anything. The plugs
allow
> more flow and they made a difference.
>
> Ron Porter
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: shotimes-admin@autox.team.net [mailto:shotimes-admin@autox.team.net]
> On Behalf Of Jonathan Zane
> Sent: Wednesday, July 23, 2003 1:18 PM
> To: 'shotimes'
> Subject: RE: [Shotimes] rear brake questions
>
>
> I'm glad this came up again.  I've asked about the adjustment on that
block
> before with no real answer.  Can someone at least tell me the position of
> the arm on the two "buttons" while the car is at rest?  Should the arm be
> dressing the buttons in normal position or not?
>
> Jonathan Zane
> 1988 Mustang LX
> 1995 Taurus SHO
> 1993 Taurus SHO
> 1979 F-150 4x4
> 1989 Ford Festiva
> 2001 Raptor
> www.njfourwheelers.com/jon.html
>
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: shotimes-admin@autox.team.net
> > [mailto:shotimes-admin@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Leigh Smith
> >
> > Joseph;
> > It's possible the two problems are connected. When the proportioning
> > valve arm is disconnected, it will almost close, leaving you
> > with very
> > little rear brakes.
> > It will also maintain pressure on the piston when it tries to
> > release. Test for this condition by releasing parking brake,
> > and then crack open
> > a bleed screw and see if the pressure release solves your retraction
> > problem.
> >
> > I would try to get the proportioning valve working again. There is a
> > somewhat popular mod on the list of defeating it and relying
> > on the ABS
> > to prevent  rear brake lock-up. Personally, I would not rely
> > on this. I
> > would not put my life in the hands of a (old, & reliable?) Ford
> > electrical system. The mechanical / hydraulic system is there
> > (in part)
> > to keep you from spinning the car in a sudden stop. Ever had a car go
> > backwards on you at 70mph? BTDT.
> > Lee
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