Brian T. Carter wrote:
> Mostly I lurk on this list (for nearly 4 years now) and search when I
> need to find something. I've noticed that many others have had problems
> with front calipers sticking and door locks.
>
> My driver's side door lock went out within 20 months (but after I hit
> 36K miles!). Now the passenger side door lock has the same problem. The
> driver's side window motor has come ungrounded.
>
> I have replaced the rotors twice, first with PowerSlots, now with
> Raybestos slotted and cross-drilled. This last time, I replaced the
> calipers and drums also (Raybestos). Immediately afterwards, I had to
> replace the master cylinder. Less than 2500 miles later, the rotors are
> warped again. If I had the money, I would spend $3000 and get the whole
> Stillen kit with 6 piston calipers.
>
> I drove an '85 Bronco II for 10 years (150K miles and a new engine) - no
> warping. My Grand Cherokee - no warping either (140k miles). My company
> car (Ford Escape) is only at 8500 miles, but no warping.
>
> I love the Dakota. It looks great, it has awesome power...but why do all
> the little things keep breaking? What am I doing wrong with the brakes?
It sounds like you got a bum truck. These things happen. But the
rotors are really prone to warping if you overtorque the lugs. 95-100
ft-lbs is it, and you really want to use a torque wrench to be sure you
got it right.
-- -andyhttp://home.twcny.rr.com/andylevy/dakota - andy-dml@levyclan.us -------------------------------------------- "Whatever Adam does, do the opposite and you'll be fine" -Bob Tom --------------------------------------------
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