The good news is Huck brakes work and properly stop stock or mostly stock AD trucks.
The bad news is that they require regularly scheduled maintenance which entails jacking it up to adjust the brake shoes as they don't self adjust and regular inspections.
Regular schedule maintenance also includes keeping a constant eye on the brake fluid level in the master cylinder. It's not that the brake systems have a propensity to leak as they don't, it's because the master cylinder only has a single reservoir so theres no backup should it leak down due to it leaking, or a wheel cylinder leaking or a line leaking etc.
Since the M/S is under the floor board some may think it's a pain to check as they've got carpeting etc., covering the access hole. Best bet is to keep access to it easy.
I have an AD with Hucks and another with power disc's in the front and theres no comparison in stopping power.
I drive the Huck equipped AD in traffic and haven't had any problems stopping when needed. I even locked them up before.
I totally rebuilt the Huck system so I have confidence in it but like I said it needs regular scheduled maintenance and based on it's driving avg it's up on jack stands a minimum of twice a year, which I don't mind. It's going to stay as stock as I can safely keep it.
The power brake AD stops shorter and with alot less effort. It's entire drive train is upgraded to late model as was the brake system. Neither of those systems require the regular scheduled maintenance that the stock AD does, which I also don't mind LOL.
If you're a purest and want the full AD experience I'd recommend to totally rebuild the Huck brakes and enjoy.
If you want to modernize the functionality and safety of your AD upgrade the brakes to a dual master cylinder with disc's in the front and Bendix style in the rear. Add power and disc's to the rear to fully modernize.
Like everything involved with this AD affliction, it ain't cheap and never a piece of cake LOL.
Good luck
Dave
