My Power Disk Brakes are frustrating me...

Try throwing in a set of rhoades lifters. They will increase vacuum, smoother idle at lower rpm, better mpg, all without sacrificing your top end. The part Number for mopar v-8 is 2018



I used them in a 340 wit a MP 484/284 cam and it ran much better. Before Rhoades lifters it was choppy idle at 1100 RPM, with Rhoades lifters, it would idle smoother at 800 with more vacuum.


Rhoads Original hydraulic flat tappet variable duration lifters are famous for increasing low-end torque, engine vacuum, and idle quality on engines equipped with performance hydraulic cams, while maintaining maximum top-end power. Better fuel economy and improved emissions quality are often reported by customers with Rhoads lifters. The unique construction of Rhoads Original hydraulic lifters reduces lift and duration at idle by approximately .010 in. to .020 in. Duration is reduced by approximately 10 to 15 degrees. Total lift and duration are restored at approximately 3,500 rpm. Original Rhoads lifters are also anti-pump-up for higher rpm revs. Typical vacuum increases range between 1 and 3 in. Rhoads lifters can be used with either adjustable or non-adjustable valvetrains. Original Rhoads lifters, with their legendary "ticking" at idle, sound similar to solid lifters. These Rhoads Original series lifters are designed for use with high performance street, marine, or racing applications.


Go to this page and read the second article "the smart lifter" to see how they work:

http://www.rhoadslifters.com/Pages/Articles.html


You can get them here:

http://www.summitracing.com/search?...rtOrder=Ascending&keyword=rhoades lifter 2018

You can try using them with your current cam or another one, but they will help you idle smoother and get more vacuum. I've been using them for 25 years with no problems.


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I also agree as stated above to first adjust the drum brakes, then bleed them to get the firm feel in the pedal.