The brakes on my 97 used to do the same exact thing. However, they dont
anymore. Not sure if it is because the pads are more worn down now or if it
is because I park it in a garage now??
Alex
97 CC Sport V8 5spd
----- Original Message -----
From: Greig, Doug <douggr@hazelett.com>
To: <dakota-truck@buffnet.net>
Sent: Tuesday, August 22, 2000 11:26 AM
Subject: DML: To ping, or not to ping and rear brakes......
> I've finally joined the club. After reading numerous discussions about
other
> trucks pinging, only to ignore them because mine didn't ping, I'm finally
> looking back in the archives for the fix's. Coming back from Canada last
> night, doing 75 with cruise and no Air Cond, I was cruising up some hills
> when I heard a strange rattling noise as I progressed up some of the steep
> hills around here. I thought it was a loose heat shroud or something. My
> passenger(an old race car driver from around here) asks me "hey how long
she
> been pinging like that?" He than went on to explain what was going on
,etc.
> with pinging and what I should check out to correct it. So now I can be
> added to the list.........
>
> Also, does anyone elses rear brakes lock up the first time you step on
them
> in the morning? Mine lock up on mornings where it was either really humid
or
> had rained the previous night. Along with locking up, it makes a terrible
> screaching sound too. Goes away as soon as I start going down the road.
Just
> curious. Wondering if it's time for new pads or to have the ABS checked
out.
> Thanks
>
> Doug Greig
> 98 CC 4X4 V6 Sport
> Quick D Intake
> Mod'd V8 TB
> Accel Coil/Wires
> IAS Mod
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