Hi John,
As Gareth was just saying it may be that mine is just seized up a bit.
Should yours be adjusted with the air helpers? I don't know, I would have thought so though.
cheers,
Matt
----- Original Message -----
From: john byrne
To: [Email address removed]
Sent: Tuesday, February 22, 2005 11:30 AM
Subject: Re: [ELCO] Snow etc
Hi matt
I was looking at the air bags for the back to fit in the springsdoes this mean that I would have to get the brake valve adjusted or is it only if you incrase the height of the springs.
Thanks Matt sorry about all the question but as they say ask a question get an answer.
John C
92 HDJ 80 1HD-T Ireland
----- Original Message -----
From: Matt Savage Land Rover
To: [Email address removed]
Sent: Tuesday, February 22, 2005 11:25 AM
Subject: Re: [ELCO] Snow etc
if it is adjusted too far then there will be too much braking on the rear which is very dangerous when you're cornering, or any time for that matter. It has to be right, but more bias on the front is better than the wrong (ie more) to the rear.
and yes, if you have taller springs than you'll need to fiddle with this anyway, as the valve will be on it's lowest (ie the valve will think there is helium blooms in the back!!)
See ya,
Matt. Derbyshire UK. HDJ80
----- Original Message -----
From: john byrne
To: [Email address removed]
Sent: Tuesday, February 22, 2005 11:15 AM
Subject: Re: [ELCO] Snow etc
Hi matt
Is this opening of the brake valve when weight is carried a safety thing that is built in to the cruisers and if you did adjust it would you get more stopping power all the time , whats the draw back , there has to be one.
John C
92HDJ 80 1HD-T Ireland
----- Original Message -----
From: Matt Savage Land Rover
To: [Email address removed]
Sent: Tuesday, February 22, 2005 11:09 AM
Subject: Re: [ELCO] Snow etc
yeah, you're right. But the more weight you put in the back the lower the back gets, the lower it gets the more it opens up the brake valve and the more bias it lets through to the back brakes.
In fact I bet this can be adjusted. And as my LC does not have a lot of weight in 90% of the time I might (when/if I ever get the time) adjust it to give more bias to the rear under normal laden conditions.
all the best,
Matt
Derbyshire UK.
1991 HDJ80
----- Original Message -----
From: Ian Packer
To: [Email address removed]
Sent: Tuesday, February 22, 2005 10:06 AM
Subject: Re: [ELCO] Snow etc
Matt Savage Land Rover wrote:
> Hi John,
>
> As for braking, yes, I find my Land Cruiser brakes way too much on the
> front and the wheel effortlessly lock up (I think this was a subject a
> short while ago). I guess with a load of weight in the back it'd be better.
Isn't that to do with bias not weight? If you have more weight in the
back and the bias is too much to the front it'll be worse surely because
you're not taking advantage of the possible additional grip on the back?
>
> Cheers,
> Matt
>
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