Don't know about the second one, but the first is just oxidation (rust)
on the rotors. Nothing to get worried about, all disc brakes that I've
seen do it to some degree; a few stops and it's gone. Let the truck sit
overnight tonight, in the morning take a look at the rotors. They'll
have some spots on them. Pull out of your driveway, drive up the street
a tad (maybe 30 mph), come to a stop, and take a look at them. Should
be clean, or at least cleaner.
Chris Reck wrote:
>
> I have noticed my brakes are acting strange when I first drive my truck
> after it has been sitting for about 8 hours. The first time I use them, I
> get a grinding noise (like rust on the rotor) and the brakes are extremely
> tight. It takes very little to get the wheels to lock up. Once I do this
> once or twice, the brakes are normal. I am assuming with all the saltwater
> and cold weather, there is some buildup on the brakes.
>
> Also, I have noticed that after driving at speed for a while, and I have to
> stop, my front brakes seem like they are grabbing the rotor and preventing
> me from moving forward. I have already had the brakes in for service around
> 11,500 miles and got the fronts replaced due to warpage and abnormal wear.
> Is this the same thing?
>
> Thanks!
>
> Chris
> '99 Dakota Sport + CC 4x4 Amethyst
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