Re: Brake Problem

From: JAMES KNOX (knox.james@sympatico.ca)
Date: Wed May 24 2006 - 10:23:30 EDT


Brake Metering Valve is worth checking.

Jim, 91 Dak

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From: "Gary Hedlin" <superdak@gmail.com>
To: <dakota-truck-moderator@bent.twistedbits.net>
Sent: Wednesday, May 24, 2006 12:03 AM
Subject: DML: Brake Problem

>
> Figure I'ld throw this out and see if anyone has any input...
>
> On my 98, I've been having a brake problem. What's happening is
> sometimes when I'm stopped at a light or a sign for a minute or more,
> the truck will sometimes lurch forward... not by much though. Pedal is
> firmly pressed, but it moves forward a few inches. Engine RPM doesn't
> go up any when it does it either. It almost feels like the pads are
> loosing grip with the rotor.
>
> I put new front pads on, turned the rotors, truck stops better but it
> still happens. Checked the brake fluid, that was OK. Checked the ABS
> fuse, tip top.
>
> Right now it doesn't do it all the time, but in the past 2-3 months it's
> been happening more. I can stop, but it's just something that I would
> like to take care of now that im driving it more for shows. I'm just
> trying to fix it before it bites me..
>
> Any Ideas????
>
>
> Gary Hedlin
> 98 Dakota RC Sport 3.9
> 05 Dakota CC SLT 4.7
> www.garyhedlin.com
>
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