Not saying YOU did it....... Maybe a previous brake job? I am also unsure if they are side specific...... (some are, some aren't, varies from manufacturer to manufacturer....... gotta keep the mechanics guessing.)

They really shouldn't do that.

 

bull****. why do you think they put them on high performance stuff. i have drilled and slotted rotors from napa and ceramic pads with no problems. they are still like new after about 10k. and there was a noticable stopping difference after i put them on. and zero brake fad. i mean i can see you having problems if you go with some cheap rotors and pads. those you have a pic of probably came from indonesia or something.

AND HAPPY BIRTHDAY LASTRIGHTS! it wont be long and you will be getting your ss check. lol

 

I adjusted them on my 2500 when I bought it. Since then I've only put like 2000 miles on it. I checked them Saturday morning and they needed adjusting. Of course I don't know what kind of quality shoes were put on it. But the fact remains that the self adjusters don't work very good, along with the ABS.

 

That pic shows some serious overheating. As in seized piston(s), slide pins etc....

 

Drilled/Dimpled rotors or for looks.

Slotted rotors do actually keep the rotors from warping under severe braking conditions.
The slot runs the entire surface of the rotor face for a reason, to relax the constant friction on the pad/rotor.

Most high performance apps don't use dimples, but if you like that look the dimples are better as they don't make the rotor weaker.

And Lastrights, if you have a 2000-2001 you can't upgrade the rear drums to 1 ton as the 1500-3500 use the same caliper in the back. The best brakes I've used are performance friction brakes, but they are noisy as hell.

 

You mean wheel cylinders? And the other good question in your post is not knowing what year it is. Almost 3800 posts and no info like that simple thing in his sig. LOL Come on bud, get with the program.

 

Happy Birthday Lastrights! Today is my second anniversary also! NOw I'm always gonna know when your damn bday is lol....

 

And btw, not to sound like a jerk to a long time DF bro. But it's, Brakes not Breaks.

 

Yes wheel cylinders Lol. I was working on the front end changing the wheel bearing this weekend and I guess that stuck in my head. I believe the dual piston caliper might be the same on the front end too but don't quote me on that one.

 

23? Getting old? Wait another 20 years when you hit my age, then talk about gettin' old, boy! LOL...

I intend to do Powerslot rotors and Hawk pads when my brakes need doing. Almost all the guys I know who pull/haul around farms and such go with slotted rotors. Must be a reason.

Data is good to a point, and yes, I've read data where slotted rotors dissipate heat better, stop better, etc.

My philosophy is just like with a good place to eat. You wanna get fed good and know the portions are big and the price ain't bad, look for where the truckers eat. You wanna know what mods are good for pickup trucks, look to see what the farmers and loggers use...