right side vs left side
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right side vs left side
I've got a 99 350 dually 4x4 with 117k miles. Today I took apart the front brakes as I heard the 'horrible' noise. The driver's side was fair, about what I expected for the mileage. The passenger side was absolutely destroyed and the cause of all the horrible sounds.
What would cause such a difference between the two sides? When I put it all back together tomorrow morning, do I need to do anything particular to adjust for the wear difference? Any little secrets or advice?
Thanks in advance.
What would cause such a difference between the two sides? When I put it all back together tomorrow morning, do I need to do anything particular to adjust for the wear difference? Any little secrets or advice?
Thanks in advance.
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Originally Posted by polar88
I've got a 99 350 dually 4x4 with 117k miles. Today I took apart the front brakes as I heard the 'horrible' noise. The driver's side was fair, about what I expected for the mileage. The passenger side was absolutely destroyed and the cause of all the horrible sounds.
What would cause such a difference between the two sides? When I put it all back together tomorrow morning, do I need to do anything particular to adjust for the wear difference? Any little secrets or advice?
Thanks in advance.
What would cause such a difference between the two sides? When I put it all back together tomorrow morning, do I need to do anything particular to adjust for the wear difference? Any little secrets or advice?
Thanks in advance.
Of the next Riffraff East
Joined: Oct 2004
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From: Concord NC
The slide pins were probably sticking on the bad side. Common problem on our trucks. This would keep the pads from retracting fully and would cause extra wear. There are several good post about slide pin upgrades and repairs on the site. You probably need to do something about your rotors as well. Do some searching and you will get some good info. Good luck.
