Re: Re: Truck shakes when brakeing

From: Andy Levy (andylevy@bigfoot.com)
Date: Wed Mar 28 2001 - 16:45:01 EST


Are Powerslots OK for offroaders? I know last summer my rotors packed up
something terrible with Jon's mud. What effect would that have on these slotted
rotors?

WOT or waiting at a Red wrote:

> Prashant
>
> Your rotors are warped. It's an easy fix. Get powerslot rotors and new pads.
> You can get them for a little as $250.00 or even cheaper delivered. Take
> about an hour to install. No special tools required. If you get your rotors
> turned down, they are thinner and will likely warp even easier.
>
> Lot's of folks that have Daks had this problem. Don't bother with the Rotors
> from Mopar. It will just do it again.
>
> Also spray water on your rotors (front) wheels when you have just driven the
> truck. Let them cool for 20 min or so. I know you are going to say "What
> about rain and mud puddles?" .
>
> The rotors are spinning and get wet on all sides at the same time. No
> warping.
>
> Patrick O'Day
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Prashant Waghela" <pedrodon@hotmail.com>
> To: <dakota-truck@BUFFNET.NET>
> Sent: Wednesday, March 28, 2001 8:53 PM
> Subject: DML: Truck shakes when brakeing
>
> > Hey all,
> >
> > I have a problem with my brakes( i think). Whenever I hot my brakes
> the
> > front section of my truck shakes real bad. I notice this the most when I
> am
> > On the highway slowing down to enter the Off ramp. I using going bout
> > 75-80 when i first hit my brakes. But it happens al the time even when im
> > going 45mph. I really dont know much bout brakes and stuff. Anyone wanna
> > help me figure this thing out?
> >
> >
> >
> > Thanks
> >
> > Prashant Waghela
> >
> > 98 V6 RC Dak
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