Brakes Burn Hot on Dodges?
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09-30-2008, 01:35 AM
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my front brakes still dont work
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09-30-2008, 10:02 AM
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09-30-2008, 08:08 PM
I'm actually kind of suprised you all have issues with yours, I can pretty easily lock up my 35's with stock replacement pads and rotors.
One thing to always check when you do a replacement rotor is that you clean the rotor's braking surface with brake cleaner, most rotors come coated with an anti-rust coating that needs to be removed. If you don't, your pads will glaze and not work very well.
Maybe this is the cause of some of you guys' issues?
One thing to always check when you do a replacement rotor is that you clean the rotor's braking surface with brake cleaner, most rotors come coated with an anti-rust coating that needs to be removed. If you don't, your pads will glaze and not work very well.
Maybe this is the cause of some of you guys' issues?
I have a 98 and i can lock up my fronts, but that doesnt mean they will hold up to towing or extra braking. its the prolonged friction and heat that causes brakes to fail.
Originally Posted by Aubrey
You have rear disks don't you? I was going to say adjust the rear pads but that probably isn't the issue. I'd stay away from drilled rotors though. Try Hawk pads.
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10-01-2008, 09:36 PM
I think my next set for the Ram will be Hawks.
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Have ceramic pads on my truck, dosnt eat the rotors any faster than the metalic pads, biggest benefit of ceramic is it cuts the brake dust down to almost nothing. ive got a 00 so i have the dual piston set up, ive never had any problems with my brakes i can lock up my 285/70/17's no problem, i would highly suggest ceramics, i have them on all my vehicles