4910 Maxx brakes [actually it DOESNT brake]
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4910 Maxx brakes [actually it DOESNT brake]
I've been problems stopping my maxx, the trucks probably 5 years old, I've never messed with the brakes it used to do nose wheelies when i would hit the brakes hard, I just tried to adjust the linkage a little bit an I'm going to test it now. Should I take the rotor off an hit it with sand paper or a scotchbrite pad to rough up the surface, or is this the perfect excuse to get a SS brake disc.. any input is welcome,thanks for reading.
-Greg
-Greg
#3
the servo is a JR Z590M, It was installed maybe a year ago max, But the truck wasnt being run often during that time. I also had to go to 2WD because of the fact that I tore up the rear diff, so I used the front diff in its place an took out the 4wd components, could that be why I'm expieriencing such crappy braking because I only have the rear wheels braking? I know I should expect some loss but this doesn't seem right.
-Greg
-Greg
#4
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Yeah. That is most likely your problem (only RWD). Are the rear wheels locking up when you hit the brakes? Its been a while since I worked on a maxx but the braking mechanism is on the center driveshaft that leads to the front diff right? Did you take too much of the front driveline out?
#6
thats enough to hold the brake rotor and since the front diff is out that takes about 80% of the brakeing away from the stock set up i would suggest upgrading the brakes if the back is not locking up on you but if the back is locking up there is not a whole lot than can change this that i know of
#7
I'm going to probably end up putting the 4wd back in, and just drive it in 2wd since its already together an the diff is already on the bench, I didn't realize it would have this drastic of a effect on the trucks performance, an with limited slip if one wheel even begins to lift in a turn, its just wasting power an tire tread, does anyone remember whats required for the dual disc setups that were popular a few years ago?