b61mack Posted December 13, 2011 Share Posted December 13, 2011 i was wandering if half inch air lines would be better than three eights, any one know if the bigger air line would have more stopping power than the smaller lines. what wound you guys go with. Thanks Ron Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/22088-front-brakes/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted December 13, 2011 Share Posted December 13, 2011 i was wandering if half inch air lines would be better than three eights, any one know if the bigger air line would have more stopping power than the smaller lines. what wound you guys go with. Thanks RonHi Ron, you would not realize any difference. It is air pressure reacting against the diaphram in the brake chambers that relate to breaking force applied to the shoes. A larger air line would only allow more airflow, not pressure.Rob Quote Plodding along with no job nor practical application for my existence, but still trying to fix what's broke. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/22088-front-brakes/#findComment-93885 Share on other sites More sharing options...
b61mack Posted December 18, 2011 Author Share Posted December 18, 2011 Hi Ron, you would not realize any difference. It is air pressure reacting against the diaphram in the brake chambers that relate to breaking force applied to the shoes. A larger air line would only allow more airflow, not pressure.Rob Thanks Rob i went with the bigger line i didnt know if one stoped any better than the other. i installed a limiting valve and a quickrelease valve on the raiditor mount behind the bumper. Thanks again Ron Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/22088-front-brakes/#findComment-94515 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted December 18, 2011 Share Posted December 18, 2011 Thanks Rob i went with the bigger line i didnt know if one stoped any better than the other. i installed a limiting valve and a quickrelease valve on the raiditor mount behind the bumper. Thanks again RonYou will be happy with the items you have incorporated. I don't like not having front brakes myself and have done exactly as you have in the past.Rob Quote Plodding along with no job nor practical application for my existence, but still trying to fix what's broke. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/22088-front-brakes/#findComment-94550 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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