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    Do I need bigger brakes...?

    If I turn that valve, all the way in the rear, will it fully open? I really don't want to bleed the brakes again.
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    Do I need bigger brakes...?

    I did not bypass the rear valve, change the proportioning valve, or the master cylinder. I know at that weight they are necessary, but it seemed like I couldn't stop at all. I have towed that weight and more with other trucks, but never my cucv. Yeah, I know.
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    Do I need bigger brakes...?

    It wasn't really a kit. I just ordered the brackets and used all the front brake components from a k20. It's a popular conversion, but I am not sure if the master cylinder can keep up when towing. I have heard with people locking up the rears with out changing the stock proportioning valve, but...
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    Do I need bigger brakes...?

    I recently did a rear disk brake conversion and installed a gooseneck hitch on my M1008. While pulling a dump trailer, I tried braking with out using the trailer brakes @ 30mph and I felt like the truck was never going to stop. Without the trailer I felt like the truck stopped better with the...
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