Anyone use bigger wheel cyl up front?

[nevrenufhp]

I got my drum brakes all jazzed up & new hardware. Now there's lots of pedal left to work with, so I was thinking of trying a set of bigger wheel cyls up front. Stock is 1& 1/16th", and I was thinking of jumping to 1&3/16, or 1& 1/4. Has this already been beaten down the forums?

Dale

[nevrenufhp]

I'm reviving my own thread.
I did it, and it's a wonderful (and cost effective)alternate to piecing together a disc setup. It's a direct bolt in too. My first test drive was great, even if it wasnt adjusted perfectly yet. It makes the front to rear bias a whole lot better! Whil doing it, might as well double check the brake hoses. These cylinders have a tubing thread on them, so you wont need to use the copper washers. There's a slight taper on the end of the hose that accepts either type. If you get a new hose, it will have a better flare than OEM. The new ones are 1 & 3/16", and the part #'s are from NAPA, and made by United:
37250(right), & 37251(left)
They run about $16 a piece & well worth it. I dont know what applications they fit though. Other parts stores can cross reference them.

[ICEMAN6166]

only thing i have to say is related to the drums, hope they are full thickness as if they are near the max.diameter you risk cracking them from the extra pressure.

[nevrenufhp]

I doubt the little increase in pressure will crack it. It's not power assist of any kind. Other than that, they're fairly new & only turned once to make sure they were true.