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    Thinking of Going BACK to Front Drums

    I took your advice: Install a Brake Proportioning Valve - Tech Article - Chevy High Performance Magazine As stated in the article, rear brakes locking before the fronts creates a DANGEROUS SITUATION. IT IS NOT NORMAL! YOU DO NOT HAVE STEERING CONTROL WITH THE REAR BRAKES LOCKED! Proportioning...
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    Thinking of Going BACK to Front Drums

    If you want steering control in a panic stop learn to modulate the brake pedal so the tires won't lock up. In either situation of tires locking up you WILL lose steering control, but the manner of loss will be different. Fronts lock up, the rear tires will still provide control in that the car...
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    Thinking of Going BACK to Front Drums

    It is absolutely NOT NORMAL for the rear brakes to lock first!!! If the rears lock first, your *** end is gonna swing around and you won't have any directional control. Fronts should ALWAYS lock first!
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    Upper Control Arm Ball Joint Dust Boot Install

    I've heard of putting them in boiling water for a few minutes to get them more pliable but have not personally done this.
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