Newby - 2005 ZD30 DI Patrol wagon

[Timmo]

G'day and welcome to the forum, please enjoy.

[Mikees]

Looking at one of the modification guides it suggests that brakes are impacted by the stiffness and height of suspension upgrades and that the rear brake proportioning valve (BPV) control arm should be adjusted accordingly. I've got the highest rated coils for my bus plus a four inch lift at the rear. Not sure about how the load carrying capacity of the spring affects the adjustment, but going on lift alone it suggests adding four inches of bracket to the arm. I've been running a 2-inch bracket for ages. Is anyone implemented this mod with a bracket > 2 inches, assuming you have a lift > 2 inches. The lift increase was taken from the before and after measurements supplied by the suspension fitter.
How does a hard spring rate affect the adjustments?

[Gecko17]

Welcome to the forum. Great looking weapon you have there... I would've thought that the discs and pads combo would've slowed you up a bit?

[PMC]

G’day Mikees,

Welcome aboard mate! I hope you enjoy your stay with this great forum and its members!

PS, Shite-loads of info and good laughs to be had all-round!

Regards,

RLI

[Mikees]

Welcome to the forum. Great looking weapon you have there... I would've thought that the discs and pads combo would've slowed you up a bit?

Thanks HL. The brakes offer too much bite and too little feel, partic in the wet with a camper on the back. Too easy to lockup. In comparison I found the Nissan pads had no bite or feel, so maybe there's a better compromise. My bus is heavy though.

[trekster]

G'day and welcome to the best patrol forum around! Make sure to post up some pics of your beast in the members ride section


Members Rides



This thread has alot of useful threads linked



Some mechanical threads that may be of interest:


Why Diesels Smoke

Checking and cleaning MAF sensors

NADS discussion


Recovery and safety!

Recovery Bible

Towballs are not recovery points

Recovery: The Fundamentals



and lastly this should be read and passed on to anyone that is not aware of the fact

Deaths from towballs


Last but not least enjoy the forum and everything it has to offer, Don't be afraid to ask questions as we are all here to help each other out!


Cheers,
Eric.

[BigRAWesty]

Welcome mate. Heaps of great info here and top members to match.
Jump in and enjoy.

[rastaqantobasta]

Welcome Mikees