Ram Man

[GUMM B]

Does anyone know if he's still operating? I've heard for years that he's unresponsive and that he never ships what you order from him. I've heard from a few people that he's been unresponsive for months and still has their brake parts. I have to order some brake parts, but I'm worried nobody's home. Can anyone confirm that he's still alive and kickin'? Is he shipping out orders? I can't find residual pressure valves from anyone else. They're also called check valves. They go in the exit ports of the master cylinder.

 

[cosgig]

Don’t do it, the rumors are true. And he’s rude, if you call there’s a pretty good chance he’ll hang up on you after he cusses you out for asking any kind of questions. I would contact member “Mobileparts” Craig Studnick, he knows more about brakes and stuff than anyone I know.

 

[dadsbee]

https://www.bbb.org/us/tx/fort-worth/profile/brake-service/the-ram-man-0825-235980452/complaints

 

[moparedtn]

You're asking others about the fella. Have you actually tried contacting him yourself?

 

[cosgig]

You're asking others about the fella. Have you actually tried contacting him yourself?

I met and talked to him personally, he’s a jerk! I’m surprised he’s still in business.

 

[Mopar Hunter]

He’s an arrogant prick.

 

[gtxdana]

Just by reading the BBB complaints, it's pretty obvious the guy is a POS.

 

[hunt2elk]

Yep, he is a class A asshole. I'll pile on the warnings to not attempt to buy anything from him.

 

[Demonic]

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https://www.speedwaymotors.com/Residual-Pressure-Valves-for-Disc-Drum-Brakes-Kit-10-PSI-2-PSI,386185.html?utm_medium=CSEGoogle&utm_source=CSE&utm_campaign=CSEGOOGLE&gQT=1

Tons of external ones out there.

 

[moparedtn]

I met and talked to him personally, he’s a jerk! I’m surprised he’s still in business.

He’s an arrogant prick.

Just by reading the BBB complaints, it's pretty obvious the guy is a POS.

Yep, he is a class A asshole. I'll pile on the warnings to not attempt to buy anything from him.

The OP specifically asked if the guy was still in business. I know of no better source for an accurate answer to that question
than the dude himself.

 

[R/T Boy 67]

I know I am not answering your question, but I would leave the valves out, they are not needed with any wheel cyl. that were made in the last 30 years, unless the master is below the wheel cylinders.

 

[Cranky]

Strange Engineering B3366 Strange Residual Pressure Valves | Summit Racing

Free Shipping - Strange Residual Pressure Valves with qualifying orders of $109. Shop Residual Pressure Valves at Summit Racing.

www.summitracing.com

https://www.speedwaymotors.com/Residual-Pressure-Valves-for-Disc-Drum-Brakes-Kit-10-PSI-2-PSI,386185.html?utm_medium=CSEGoogle&utm_source=CSE&utm_campaign=CSEGOOGLE&gQT=1

Tons of external ones out there.

Never had a problem with Summit or Speedway but for some reason, I like Speedway better. Thinking they had stuff that Summit didn't but it's been a long time since ordering anything from anyone.

 

[GUMM B]

I have to keep it originally styled. I sold a rebuild kit and the little pieces got lost in transport when the package got damaged.

 

[MarPar]

@mobileparts

 

[GUMM B]

@mobileparts

Thanks, but he already told me that he doesn’t know where to find them.

 

[XS22J8R]

It’s true that wheel cylinder designs were changed ages ago to incorporate “cup expanders” to prevent seepage at rest, and residual pressure no longer was required in the lines after that design change. That’s why those duckbill valves are largely obsolete now.
That being said, I just checked a box of various Mopar brake kits and odds and ends I gathered back in the day when I worked at Raybestos and found a few. Someday I need to take pics of all the MC kits and lids and such I have, to sell here. But in the meantime feel free to message me about the duckbill valves.

 

[Mopar Hunter]

I know of no better source for an accurate answer to that question
than the dude himself.

He won’t answer emails or calls. He expects you to pay online and then he won’t send you the parts. Years ago when you did talk to him, he acted like he was better than any of us.

 

[hunt2elk]

Does anyone know if he's still operating? I've heard for years that he's unresponsive and that he never ships what you order from him. I've heard from a few people that he's been unresponsive for months and still has their brake parts. I have to order some brake parts, but I'm worried nobody's home. Can anyone confirm that he's still alive and kickin'? Is he shipping out orders? I can't find residual pressure valves from anyone else. They're also called check valves. They go in the exit ports of the master cylinder.

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Are these what you are looking for?

 

[GUMM B]

It’s true that wheel cylinder designs were changed ages ago to incorporate “cup expanders” to prevent seepage at rest, and residual pressure no longer was required in the lines after that design change. That’s why those duckbill valves are largely obsolete now.
That being said, I just checked a box of various Mopar brake kits and odds and ends I gathered back in the day when I worked at Raybestos and found a few. Someday I need to take pics of all the MC kits and lids and such I have, to sell here. But in the meantime feel free to message me about the duckbill valves.

This is so great to hear.

 

[GUMM B]

Are these what you are looking for?

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I was actually, thank you. But I found a good source for new ones at $5/piece. I’m now just looking for the little spring and rubber boot that makes up the rest of the residual pressure valve.