> Sorry for being so long winded,but I need to do something about this
>before I end up in the ditch. Temp. at 10:30 -11 degrees F
I honestly don't think it has anything to do with the ABS, it has something
to do with the front rotor/caliper in cold temps. Even with the carbon
fiber pads, I still have very sensitive braking when the truck is cold.
Once it warms up and I've used the brakes a few times, the problem seems to
fade. Perhaps I get rid of the trouble because of the harder pads, but I
know what you mean about front end lockup. It would drive me crazy if it
continued at that sensitivity for extended periods. I also notice that
after wet weather if I don't use the truck for a half day or so, I get the
same type of operation. I suspect that this is more a layer of rust on the
rotor, but it might be related.
What about the rest of you? Anyone else notice sensitive brakes in cold or
damp climates?
PS. I swaped to the carbon fiber brake pads and shoes because they last
longer in off-road conditions with less wear and promoting less scoring on
the drums and rotors. They are expensive, and likely not a cost effective
solution, I just don't like changing shoes every 4 months or pulling my
wheels to clean out all the silt after every trip. Its more of a lazy
solution.
Christopher Siano | "How do you control this thing?"
CSiano@Banyan.com | "Who Cares, Go FASTER!"
| -Suicide
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