Multiple brake problems.....
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okay, I have done rotors on these trucks before and they involved pounding t he studs out, so no big deal, I was just wondering if this truck also used this system. I will try to bleed the MC and also replace the rotors. I was also wondering if brake pads could "go bad" even with a decent amount of material left on them. They just dont seem to grab.
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I was also wondering if brake pads could "go bad" even with a decent amount of material left on them. They just dont seem to grab.
Yea previous owner could have used cheaper non metallic pads on it that have long since glazed over the rotors, drums as well as the pads/shoes.
Could also have less or nothing to do with pad type, just driving habits of the PO.
I use premium metallic pads, tends to tear up the rotors/drums faster but I tow a lot and want the extra bite they afford.
Yea previous owner could have used cheaper non metallic pads on it that have long since glazed over the rotors, drums as well as the pads/shoes.
Could also have less or nothing to do with pad type, just driving habits of the PO.
I use premium metallic pads, tends to tear up the rotors/drums faster but I tow a lot and want the extra bite they afford.
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Dam, yea if the op asks for a rotor/hub assembly that is what he'll get. The assembly includes new bearings, races come already installed in the hub.
If the OP asks for rotors that is all that will come in the box, why spend the extra on hubs if they're not needed. Two rotors for 35 bucks each or two hub/rotor/bearing assembles for 100 to 160 bucks each depending on exact application. The rotors he has may just need turned for 12-15 bucks each.
If the OP asks for rotors that is all that will come in the box, why spend the extra on hubs if they're not needed. Two rotors for 35 bucks each or two hub/rotor/bearing assembles for 100 to 160 bucks each depending on exact application. The rotors he has may just need turned for 12-15 bucks each.
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