87ComancheMJ Posted March 13, 2021 Share Posted March 13, 2021 Beginner here. So tomorrow I am going to begin tearing into the brakes finally and bot with compression fittings. My load sensing valve is in working order just wondering if anyone suggests a good paint for the master and is it possible to freshen up the load sensing valve with a coat without impacting performance? Also are all the flare nuts the same size throughout the whole vehicle or would multiple sizes be needed? Going to try to get them ran nicely and snug in the clips so they look proper but my previous experience bending tubing was frustrating so assuming it is just practice to get good at it. Hopefully I can at least break even on remembering the flare nuts before flaring the lines Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eagle Posted March 13, 2021 Share Posted March 13, 2021 The only odd size flare nuts are the two in the front distribution block. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dzimm Posted March 13, 2021 Share Posted March 13, 2021 Yes the front dist block has different fittings otherwise it's the same throughout. Make sure to use copper/nickel lines so they never rust again, plus it's much easier to work with than steel lines. Also be sure to use your old lines as templates for bending your new ones and leave yourself just a little extra length in case you need to reach just a bit farther. Any excess can be taken care of with a slight bend but a line that's too short is a complete waste. Start with your long runs first! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
87ComancheMJ Posted March 14, 2021 Author Share Posted March 14, 2021 So autozone asked for the size of the drums and shoes. Drums are a measure of the inside diameter right? Not sure on how to measure the shoes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chad R Posted March 14, 2021 Share Posted March 14, 2021 57 minutes ago, 87ComancheMJ said: So autozone asked for the size of the drums and shoes. Drums are a measure of the inside diameter right? Not sure on how to measure the shoes. You are correct on drum measure. To measure the shoe measure across the face of the shoe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
87MJTIM Posted March 14, 2021 Share Posted March 14, 2021 D35 will have small shoes - 1.5" (?) D44 will have larger shoes - 2" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted March 14, 2021 Share Posted March 14, 2021 the 35 came in 2 flavors of drum size Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
87ComancheMJ Posted March 14, 2021 Author Share Posted March 14, 2021 Thank you all. Newbie here and greatly appreciate the help and would rather do work myself than pay someone. Plus it is fun and the kids and wife (the real surprise) love helping. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eagle Posted March 15, 2021 Share Posted March 15, 2021 On 3/14/2021 at 1:05 PM, 87MJTIM said: D35 will have small shoes - 1.5" (?) D44 will have larger shoes - 2" Actually, I believe it's 1.75" and 2.5". Both are 10" diameter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ghetdjc320 Posted March 15, 2021 Share Posted March 15, 2021 36 minutes ago, Eagle said: Actually, I believe it's 1.75" and 2.5". Both are 10" diameter. X2 90 and up D35s went to the 9” drums. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
87ComancheMJ Posted March 18, 2021 Author Share Posted March 18, 2021 So I bled all the brakes following the steps in the other forum after finding it on google. My issue is when you open the front bleeder and hold the pedal for 10 seconds I have no light to tell me when to stop and bleed the rear for the line leading to the load sensing valve. The brakes are still crap after so thinking of starting the bleeding process over again. The directions said, bleed RR, LR, RF, LF, crack a front, hold the pedal until light comes on, bleed RR, LR, close front, then re bleed them all again? Is that correct? EDIT: Also replaced the previously replaced master as it was leaking near the booster and made sure to bleed that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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