97 1500 4wd front brake job
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97 1500 4wd front brake job
Any special tips about a front brake job on a 97? I have done many brake jobs on various vehicles and all worked great except on my Ram 1500. It wouldn't stop. I had to take it to the dealer 5 times before they could get decent braking. They gave me a ton of excuses each time I went back such as don't use AutoZone pads, always have to bleed after replacing pads, front and back brakes aren't synchronized, all things I had never heard of. The truck is old enough that I really don't want to continue to pay for brake jobs. Thanks!!
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Where you get the pads isn't nearly so important as what type of pads you get. The cheapy fellers will never give you the braking performance you would like. Considering how important brakes are, spend the money, get the premium pads, and I think you will be happier.
And yes, the caliper/wheel cylinder upgrades are most certainly worthwhile.
And yes, the caliper/wheel cylinder upgrades are most certainly worthwhile.
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If the rotors aren't too thin (check with a dial caliper) and not grooved then I just put a haze on them with some 220 grit sandpaper.
Duralast gold brake pads have been some pretty good ones for me, Wearever Thermoquiet and Frictionmaster (ceramic) not so much.
Last edited by Sheriff420; 06-25-2017 at 10:34 AM.
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