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Trevor
Dodge Dakota
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6/04/2005
20:02:46
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 Subject: Brake/Suspension Issues
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Hey guys, I tried posting this earlier, but can't find the thread anymore.
I know someone here must have some experience working on these things, so I thought maybe you could help. I have posted this on a Dakota forum as well, but they aren't as friendly as you guys
The brakes on the right front corner wear out considerably faster than those on the front left corner. As well, when driving, we need to have the wheel at the 11 o'clock position to keep it going straight. I'm assuming that the cause of these two problems would be the same. The brakes were bled the last time we replaced the brake pads(and the rotors arghh), so I don't think its as simple as an air/fluid issue.
I'm thinking a faulty caliper(right one engaging easier than left, casuing dragging?)
Faulty bearings?(causing play in the wheel)
Tie rods worn(play in wheel having affect on driving and brakes)
some other option.
I don't know much about working on the truck (girlfriends vehicle) and would like to get it back to working condition. The idea of replacing the brakes again without results is frustrating me.
Any advice you can offer would be appreciated. Thanks!
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JimmyD
Dodge Dakota
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6/04/2005
22:40:12
| RE: Brake/Suspension Issues
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"I'm thinking a faulty caliper(right one engaging easier than left, casuing dragging?)
Faulty bearings?(causing play in the wheel)
Tie rods worn(play in wheel having affect on driving and brakes)"
Those are very good things to check, and I would also suspect a sticking caliper piston, causing the brake pads not to let go of the rotor, or (long shot) the pins that the caliper is supposed to slide on could be gummed up.
And there's probably a lot of brake dust on that side.
Also, a front end alignment check is in order once you fix the problem.
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