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From: jdharmon@earthlink.net [mailto:jdharmon@earthlink.net]
Subject: Aftermarket Rear Brakes Kit
Just a short note. Pass this on to the DML and the DOC forum!
We attempted to install the new Stainless Steel Brakes Corp. rear disc
conversion kit on my 97 Dakota today. While the kit looked very well
thought out and put together, the installation was a mess! First, the
bleeder valves were duplicated on each caliper. Problem with the
original bleeder valves being placed incorrectly on the bottom of the
caliper. Next was the brake lines. They sent the wrong ones. We had
to custom our own. The directions were very bad and descriptions
vague. The changing of the proportioning valve spring was very vague.
Now here is the real problem! The new rotors fit over the stock axle,
but the studs were not supposed to be replaced. This took 1/2" off the
available length of the studs. in other words - the stock studs were
too short!!! This was never mentioned in the instructions. This could
be a very dangerous combination!
i would not recommend this kit to anyone and warn you against purchasing
it! I am not sure who used their Dakota for a test mule, but obviously
they forgot to mention or include a few things! Very poor kit!!!
Jim Harmon
Dakota-less in Los Angeles
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