[Shotimes] Re: Brake bias plugs

[Kerby Haltom]

I was actually referring to theory, rather than experience.  I do, however,
not want that experience...

Looks like it happened to Mark, but then his front brakes were not anything
near a stock set up.  Since I have no idea what Rich is running for brakes,
I stick to my "don't sue me" statements.  But also don't think he will
immediately burst into flames and die at the first brake application.
A little caution never hurt.

Kerby

-----Original Message-----
From: Ron Porter [mailto:ronporter@prodigy.net] 
Sent: Tuesday, December 27, 2005 8:20 PM
To: 'G Kerby Haltom'; 'Rich Bruso'; shotimes@autox.team.net
Subject: RE: [Shotimes] Re: Brake bias plugs

I'll refer you to my previous post.

Kerby, it ain't true. Give me a name of someone this has happened to.

The prop valve cuts flow down to almost NOTHING for a drum brake system.
Giving full flow (like virtually every other 4-wheel-disc car on the road)
will not affect the rear operation with the smaller rear pad/rotor setup.

Ron Porter

-----Original Message-----
From: shotimes-admin@autox.team.net [mailto:shotimes-admin@autox.team.net]
On Behalf Of G Kerby Haltom
Sent: Tuesday, December 27, 2005 6:22 PM
To: Rich Bruso; shotimes@autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Shotimes] Re: Brake bias plugs

You are correct.  But don't sue me for saying so, YMMV, etc.
  
  With full pressure to the rear, and no ABS, under certain  circumstances,
the tail will come around on you.  If you put in  adjustable valves, and
adjust them correctly, you can fix that  problem.  Just like the old days,
ya' know, the 1970s.
  
  But if you do it, I didn't tell you to, and you can't sue me.  I am an
LLP, a Limited Liability Person.
  
  Kerby

Rich Bruso <shoguy_89@cox.net> wrote:     Okay, from MidwestSHO:
"We only condone the use of these plugs on vehicles with fully functional
ABS systems."

   What about us '89 guys?  Since I'd be getting full braking in the rear,
won't I end up locking the rears rather easily?
  I'd think that, for us non-ABS folks, an adjustable proportioning valve
in place of the factory load valve would be better, as I'd be able to  dial
in the right balance. Am I wrong here?

-Rich Bruso
89 Black (Lola)
89 Silver (parts)
Sierra Vista, AZ
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