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Adam
Dodge Dakota
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11/03/2003
13:39:54
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I read the post about adjusting the rear brakes... I did the reverse braking and found the problem to have almost gone away. Only a little pulsating after heavy braking(high heat buildup)
Does anyone know what kind of pad disapates/reduces heat buildup? Logically ceramic would be the answer...
oh well, let me know.
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99Dak5.2L4x4
Dodge Dakota
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11/04/2003
10:35:52
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I can probably say I've gone through at least 10 sets of pads and rotors going on 100,000 miles this month. I've tried the cheapies and I've also tried the Raybestos expensive rotors and ceramic pads. They have all warped and all the pads have cracked right around 4-6k miles.
Recently (June), I had the calipers replaced, master cyclinder replaced, booster replaced, hoses replaced, etc etc.. and they still warped the rotors and cracked the pads at 3,400k. $1800 bucks later I was pissed and because I have 32 inch tires on my truck and the little sticker on the inside of my door says my truck is suppose to have 28 inch tires the brake place (Just Brakes) wouldn't fufill their warranty after the 3 month period like they were suppose too. They should have told me that before they would not warranty anything before they did all the work.
Just two weeks ago I found out AutoZone replaces pads if they crack and rotors if they warp within 3 months so I'll be checking mine every 2.5 months and replacing parts for free for now on. Pads were $26 bucks for 4 and rotors were $52 for both (2). I've spent well over 3-4k on brake crap since I've owned this truck and it SUCKs.
Two weeks ago when I changed my pads and rotors I read that post about adjusting the rear brakes (self adjuster) with a screw driver and I wanted to test it out. I've done the reverse slamming on the brakes thing for about 2 years and that barely helps. After reading the srew driver thing the first thing I did was slam on the brakes about 3 times in reverse going about 15 mph. Then I jacked up the truck and put it on stands in the rear. To my amazement I had to make that "self adjuster" click about 15 times before it locked the wheel and didn't allow me to turn it with my hands. Then listening for the pads rubbing the drum I backed it off about 3 clicks and repeated this process on the other side. OMG when I test drove the truck after adjusting those (self adjusters) it felt like my truck was actually stopping for the 1st time using all 4 wheels. I can't and still don't believe how well it's been stopping the last 2 weeks. I think I'm going to repeat the screw driver process about every 3 weeks and see if this reduces the brake rotor warpage factor. I'll keep y-all posted. And DEFINITELY go adjust your rear drum brakes and you'll be amazed at how well your truck stops again.
Bill (sorry for the long post I had to vent)
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Aggie Shawn
Dodge Dakota
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11/11/2003
00:44:47
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One set of pads of the front, 1 rotor at 50,000 miles. Just had the sytem checked at 78,000 miles and all is well and good with over 50% of the pad life remaining. All this and I tow my 2000 lb camper every other weekend 400-600 miles.
I am not sure how you all drive to kill these things every other oil change, but let me know where you live so I can stay away, LOL.
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