I don't disagree that too much torque on the wheels will cause warping, but
you're right. There are far, far, *far* too many instances of this
happening on Daks and Durangos for that to be the only cause. The Durango
plant (can't say for the Dak plant, they're different facilities) has a
$150,000 computer-controlled machine to bolt on the wheels - a considerable
number of people have broken their Durango lugs trying to do their first
tire rotation themselves, due to the lug nuts being so tight.
They're coming torqued too tight from the factory. Plus, they're probably
using "lowest bidder" parts, and yes, the brakes are probably undersized for
the amount of vehicle they're stopping. Torque isn't the only factor in
this puzzle but it certianly isn't helping.
Bob Mankin wrote:
> Sorry, have to agree with Steve on this one. Far too many reports on
> this very list of brake rotor issues to be blamed on wheel torque
> proceedures or just fluke instances. Geez, just compare the stopping
> power to any number of other vehicles will clearly show that the brakes
> on Gen III DAKs are undersized for the truck. DC blew it on this one and
> the reason I ragged about it a couple of days ago is because the dealers
> are seeing tons of these issues, but looking for an out rather than
> putting the customer first! Wonder if they handled their Mercedes
> clientel in the same manner how far it would get them?
>
> Bob
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