Okay, my brakes have been acting very strange this winter, and they're finally freaking me out. My brake system is %100 OEM. I haven't replaced or upgraded anything. 33,500mi. 4x2 4.2L Reg Cab, 6'5 Bed. (Only thing I've done is paint the calipers, but that doesn't mean anything )

So, the biggest thing is that if it's cold (40-45F or below) I can actually feel a pulsation in the pedal. The truck still stops, it just freaks me out. Also, maybe 30% of the time (no matter the weather) the whole truck will shake, especially the rear end.

I don't know if this is the 'ever-popular' warped rotors, residual effects from the accident or if I'm just in need of maintenance.

Just in case it's something that can be replaced under warranty, I made an appointment with the dealer for Wednesday at 12:30. I should have posted this earlier, but having some input before I go in there would make the inner boy scout in me feel more prepared.



Hella old pictures, showing when I painted the calipers.
Just cause, everybody like pictures!









Thanks Everybody!

 

I'm going in there tomorrow.
Anyone have any thoughts?

 

Probably rotors about gone. I had the same problems a few thousand back. Took the fronts in and they needed replaced.

 

I wonder if that'll fly as a warranty thing...

 

Not sure, guess you can try.

 

Its not a warranty thing. Brakes are a wear item. Unless you can show they are faulty.

...but with over 30k on them...

 

Rotors wont be covered by warranty becuase they are a wearable item. Unless work was performed previously and within a reasonable milage the work that was done was causing a problem then I would say yes it would be cover part wise bur not labor. That's how my shop works, customer pays for labor we eat the parts cost

 

Hmm.. well I have to replace them has anyone had any luck with any aftermarket parts?
Brembo, Baer, etc.?

Also, I remember people talking about how some of our trucks have had a warping issue.
Does it sound like this could be it?
If so would that be a warranty?

I just want to go in there feeling as prepared as I can be.

Thanks guys!

 

Even if they are warped, with that many miles I doubt they will help you out. But maybe, I would say if it was my local stealership no. I went to O'Riellys and got 2 fronts for a little over 100 it seems.

 

Okay, not the answer that I was looking for :P
But being informed is a good thing.
Thanks guys!

 

Well I'm here...
We'll see what happens.
Did you know it costs $52 to install a fuel filter?
The parts is $11...

...not a good start.

 

Good luck buddy

 

Thanks..
Times like these make me wish that I had my own garage.
I'm getting tired of having to take her somewhere to get stuff done.
Oh well..

 

Yeah fuel filter is on my list, i will change it in my driveway in the rain before I pay them $52 to change it.

 

With regards to rotors, I have previously run Brembo OEM replacement rotors that are cryogenically treated at Diversified Cryogenics, making them almost as hard as stainless steel- Applied Rotor Technology in California provides the same product. Unfortunately, Brembo, Powerslot, Raybestos, Bendix, Hawk etc. are all purchasing their rotors from the same foundary in China (with the exception of the $300 each composite high end units for Ferrari, Porsche, etc). They purchase the highest grade rotors made, laser mic them for quality, scrap the ones that are out of spec and cryogenically treat the good ones which are now as strong as stainless. They will also slot and cross drill the rotors for you. Their service, price and quality is excellent as well.

For street use, slotted/drilled rotors are just “cheese-graters” for the brake pads IMHO, because unless you are involved in true racing conditions, the brake linings do not produce the gases which slotted/drilled rotors are designed to relive. In some cases, brake testing indicated reduce brake efficiency in street-based operations using slotted/drilled rotors when equal comparisons were made. The staff at carbo can speak to you as well regarding those options, but I am very satisfied with the performance & wear of these products.