I have a 92 V6 pickup, completely stock minus 3.4 swap. My brakes feel almost like an on/off switch, especially when it's slick out. There is almost no modulation to them. As far as I know it has the stock 1" master, what I'm curious about is if I put a 7/8" master in if it would make it easier to modulate? Did the pads about 10,000 miles ago with factory pads And has brand new BFG all terrains. The new tires help but I still think it could be better.

Thanks
Joe

 

Sounds like your confused from driving ABS brakes .

That is why I hate ABS brakes completely different braking technique

You learn to control the brake application yourself.

Now the LSPV ( load sensing proportioning valve) should limit brake application to the rear brakes if it is working correct. When you have no weight back there

I really don`t think changing Master Cylinder bores will give you what your looking for.

The only way is to get a newer vehicle

If I missed what you were saying I am sorry!!!

 

Maybe modulation is a bad word to explain it. It's not the abs pulsating but it's like there is no in between. The brakes are either on or off. Not quite that drastic but that's the best was to explain it. When it's dry out it doesn't really bother me, but when it's icey out I either don't have any brakes or they lock up. I've also thought about switching out the booster and MC for a Tacoma setup.

 

Auto or manual Trans??

No leaky wheel seals getting gear oil on the brakes??

Are you trying to say the the brakes lock with just a touch of the pedal??

 

Manual. No they don't lock up when it's dry. Just icy like you would expect. The threshold is very small between control and locked up when icy. I'd like a little more pedal travel where I can control it better. Maybe I am used to some of the newer cars I drive.

 

Just what are you comparing it with.?

I have problems with the newer cars .

Ice is ice only studs seem to make any difference in stopping then the temperature makes a big difference.

 

My wife's mk6 gti and my work truck. 13' f-250. Ya I get it I live in Colorado I've driven on ice for the last 15 years. I just wan to achieve more of what the newer cars feel like.

 

My stock 88 was just the opposite. I upgraded to T100 calipers and rotors and went to a 1" master cylinder. It was better but took a lot of pedal effort.


My son's stock 91 about put you through the windshield just barely touching the brakes. His truck had a dual chamber booster compared to my single.


I swapped in a dual reservoir booster and now my brakes are super responsive.


Maybe a booster change will help you get what you want? Kind of backward from what most of us do though.


Is there any way to change your pedal linkage or adjust it?


I also drive a 2006 Tacoma and have to adjust my driving when I get in the wife's 08 FJ. I barely touch the pedal and it's like I slammed on the brakes.


You may just have to get used to it.

 

Just how much money do you want to spend.

I am sure it could be done but be a major pain*** in the butt to swap a complete ABS brake system out of a newer vehicle.

Sell this one buy something with brakes you like better.

I have a 2015 Ford F350 6.7 That I hate the Brakes on slippery roads given the option it gets parked to the roads are dry.

Give me the brakes in my 87 4Runner any time for slippery roads

I think the difference in boosters just changes the pedal feel for a given brake pedal application . I could be wrong on this.

 

I love my work truck in the snow, its even a 2wd. Probably because of the utility bed and added weight in the back. I pretty used to my truck, had it for 8 years now. Just curious if it was possible to achieve a better braking feel, but I guess that's also a matter of personal preference.