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Bigds02Dak
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9/14/2002
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Hey,
I was just wondering how long the front brakes lasted for everyone before they needed to change them. I have a little over 10,000 miles on my Dak now and it sounds like they need to be changed, I am going to check this when I get a chance.
Thanks in advance for any replies.
Big D
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Alex
Dodge Dakota
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9/14/2002
20:36:59
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Be careful with these brakes! Mine were making the squeaking noise around 10,000 miles, and when I went to the dealership about it, they gave me a bullitin letting me know it was "normal" for them to squeak due to the lining no longer containing asbestos in them. I went about 4 years on them, when suddenly the rotors started crunching, and it was already too late (rotors were shot). I had assumed that the brake squeaking going on was normal as usual, but they had gone from the "normal" squeaking to one indicating they were worn out. When in doubt, check them out because the rotors cost a fortune.
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Bill
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9/15/2002
08:06:55
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I had to get my rotors and drums turned at around 23,000 miles. From what I have read, these discs usually only get one turn out of them before you need to replace them. Next time I will probably go with some cross drilled.
Bill
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FlameRed01
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9/15/2002
08:16:16
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yeah i've heard quite a controversy on dakota brakes, unfortunatly i can only contribute to the negative
2001 dakota front discs totally shot at about 20,000 miles. thanks to midas i now get free disc brakes for life, woo hoo!
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Graphite
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9/15/2002
11:54:49
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44,000 miles then traded the truck in for a new one.
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Fillup
Dodge Dakota
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9/15/2002
12:44:59
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11,000 miles my rotors were grooved, Dealer took care of it.
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Todd W
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9/15/2002
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28000 miles and still haven't changed them.
"I think I hit my excitement threshold about ten minutes ago..."
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AZ_Purple
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9/15/2002
15:16:48
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mine lasted 36,000. Put slotted and drilled rotors on. major diff in stopping and feel.
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D
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9/15/2002
15:46:04
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my rotors needed turning at 16,000, the
dealership told me its normal at 15,000??? I
guess they realize their rotors suck. pads
were fine. Slotted rotors will be next.
01 4.7 CC auto 3.92 LS
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HO cams, HO intake manifold
ported-polished 68mm TB
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airaid intake, DJMdrop 3-6
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Bill
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9/15/2002
15:59:44
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AZ, what kind of rotors did you get? Would you get them again? Price? Thanks!
Bill
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dbbaker
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9/15/2002
22:18:23
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at about 20,000 mine started vibrating under braking- sure enough rotors were warped already. got a set of powerslots from group buy and used raybestos quiet stops pads, no problems scince. 27,000 now.
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Big Blue QC
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9/16/2002
08:01:45
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Coming up on 35,000 miles, brakes still look new and no pulsating. I don't baby the trick either. Repeating a question someone else recently asked on one of these brake questions "what are you guy's doing to your trucks to cause the brakes to wear so fast." My only guess is driving with two feet has become very popular.
2002 QC 4x4 Sport Plus, 4.7L, auto, Patriot Blue, Tire & Handling group,
Heavy Duty Service group, Leer cap w/out windows, Mopar Step bars and roof rack, Rhino liner in bed and on step bars, Pace Edwards Power Tailgate lock
3.55 rear, 4-wheel anti-lock brakes, all possible fluids are AMSOIL
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Bill
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9/16/2002
08:27:54
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I have never driven my truck with two feet and like I said earlier, mine needed turned at 23,000 miles. I always get out the torque wrench when I rotate tires so I know that isn't the problem. Just cheap brakes I guess.
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Dave Hall
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9/16/2002
08:48:16
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I bought my 2000 QC used with 27,000 miles. The dealer changed the front pads and roters on his own before delivering the vehicle to me. For a used car dealer to incur this expense, I have to assume that the brakes were shot - possibly wouldn't pass the state inspection.
Dave Hall
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CW
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9/16/2002
09:18:06
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It must be a misconception because you can turn the rotors and not replace the pads. My last truck had 30,000 on it and they were maybe worn half down on the pads. Had to turn the rotors and drums though.
2001 4.7 5sp 3.92 LSD
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Bill
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9/16/2002
09:27:50
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I agree CW, I only had the rotors and drums turned, kept the pads on, they were still looking pretty good.
Bill
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BigDs02Dak
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9/16/2002
10:27:00
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Thanks for all the replies, I think that I may have them checked out, or may even do it my self. But thanks again for the replies.
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99blkdak
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9/16/2002
13:41:44
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I went 45,000 miles before I changed the front brakes.
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Fubar512
Dodge Dakota
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9/16/2002
13:46:13
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34000 miles and still looking good. I pull the wheels and drums every three months, and check everything out.
I guesstimate that I'll get between 45 and 50K out of them.
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Keith
Dodge Dakota
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9/16/2002
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Got about 17K hiway miles before the rotors started pulsing. Put a set of Powerslots with Hawk pads and at 42K, no problems.
I didn't even bother the dealer as even if they were to replace the parts, why would I put crap back on?
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Christophe
Dodge Dakota
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9/17/2002
05:40:56
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A recent long term road test concerning 3
BMW (3, 5, 7 series I think) here in
switzerland showed that all three cars had
their rotors changed during the first 25-28000
miles and one had them changed twice in
less than 6000 miles. So this might be not
only a dodge problem. What the story didn't
say is if the dealers told their customers that
was "normal" :)
Another think to consider with brake warping
is the trans. meaning that auto put more
stress on the brakes than manual (no motor
braking).
Christophe
'01 Quadcab, black, AWD sport
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Neil
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9/17/2002
06:46:05
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51k on my Durango. Nothing left for pads.
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foleyr
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9/17/2002
14:27:48
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I got 100,000 km before i had to replace them .. pads and rotors .. on mine ..
No problems they just went right at 100,000km ..
2000 4.7 v8 man
Ryan
foleyr .. ..........
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Tim98Durango
Dodge Dakota
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1/25/2003
21:44:33
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I bought a '98 Durango at 90,000 and the dealership I bought it from put new pads and rotors on at my request because they pulsated on the test drive. At 95,000 the brakes pulsated again and I had the rotors and drums turned and kept the pads and shoes on because they looked really good. They were great after that. At 100,000 miles they are starting to pulsate again and I don't ride my brakes or brake hard. I'm guessing cheap front brake pads are warping the rotors.
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scusemez28
Dodge Dakota
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1/25/2003
22:07:17
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33,000 miles so far.
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swampdak
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1/25/2003
23:05:50
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Ihave 90,000 mi. on the original brakes,mostly highway driving.I get a little pulsation now and then not to serious.I keep my foot off the brake and keep a lot of space in front and let the truck slow down on its own.
Y2K CC 4.7 AUTO 4X4 3.55 TRAC-LOK SLT K&N 16.35/82.41
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figitdotcom
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1/26/2003
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oh man I'm so pissed about my setup right now, I'm on all stock rotors/pads.. the trucks seen a few sets of pads but she started squeeling like a pig on fresh pads a few weeks ago so I had the rotors turned ... 72 hours later it's sqeeling like a pig again! I was thinking about going w/ powerslots and some decent pads but I'm reading that the powerslots cracked on a bunch of people and they weren't replaced so I'm not sure what I'm going to do. I hate it to because I have a 00' R/T and when I pull up to a stoplight or sign and it SQUEEEELS so loud that people look at me like "what an idiot, he's got exhaust work done and who knows what else but he's so dumb he's letting his feelers chew right into his rotors" when in all reality I'm sitting on new pads and crap chrysler rotors. Any advice???
-m
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Steve
Dodge Dakota
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1/26/2003
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Tim98Durango, one of the main reasons that the brake pedal pulsates is because the "mechanic", that works on your truck, overtightens the lug nuts when reinstalling the tires. This distorts the rotors and you will get the pulsation. Always ask them to use a torque wrench (preferred) or torque stick on the impact wrench. When you get it home check it yourself. 100 ft. lbs. is in the middle of the recommended range.
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sandman
Dodge Dakota
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1/26/2003
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The American name plates are all haveing this issue. They all shut down their own foudrys to save money. They all outsource to the same crappy dirt floor fooundry down south. I would not let thim cast me a cannon ball. They are pouring organge metal(wrong temp) not letting them cool properly and useing cheaper iron then spec.......... THe chinesse are makeing a better rotor which is sad!! All you have to do is check the quality of iron which is easy to do and check the temp at the pour station not at the cupola. It cools on the way from the cupola to the pouring stations. If it is not at right temp then the rotors will be worthless!
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Highlander
Dodge Dakota
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1/26/2003
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Just to say, 98 CC w/ auto. Replaced pads at 20K then pads and rotors at 45K. Rotors replaced with higher nickle content. Now have 199K on truck and still same rotors, with one pad change. New Dakota CC to be delivered by Feb. 1st , Wah-Hoo.
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Jer
Dodge Dakota
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1/26/2003
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I got almost 90,000 km on the front pads, but had to have the rotors (and rear drums) turned at about 55,000 km. New rotors and pads at 90, still on the original rear shoes at almost 100,000 km.
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