You wrote:
>
>I ran into a similar problem with my '94 Dakota V6 clubcab. The warped
>rotor for mine was covered under warranty (seems the warped rotors
>are a known defect...at least for the 94s). The dealer replaced the front
>rotor, but gave me a song 'n dance about it not being covered unless they
>also replace the brake pads with "genuine Chrysler" pads (at $60 each!). I
>even told them to just give me the rotor and I would replace the pads
>myself, but nothing doing.
>
>I was also told to come in "regularly" so they can remove the "brake
>dust." The service guy said it was a regular maintenance item, and that
>my warranty "could be voided" IF I DiDN"T!
>
>(Puh-LEESE)!
>
>Kevin Duncan
>94 Dakota V6 Clubcab
My '91 Dakota ATE brake pads, and 2 sets of rotors... I know what you mean. I
have been VERY lucky with my '95 Dakota...46000 miles and STILL on original
pads/shoes/socks, etc.!! The front end is probably due, but no grooves in
rotors... I plan on just replacing the rotors/pads, because in the past with my '91
once the rotors are turned, they seem to warp VERY quickly...
Here's something to think about: All of my standard transmission vehicles have
gotten 3-4 times the mileage out of brakes/brake components than my automatic
transmission vehicles... If you think about it, when you are using the brakes on
an automatic, you are also fighting the engine/torque converter (a LITTLE I
know..), but with a standard transmission you are either using the trans. as a
brake 'aide', or simply stopping the momentum of the vehicle.... Heck, I just pitch
it sideways in the turns anyway!!! :)
UPDATE: I picked up my truck from the local dealer after the wiper problem was
'fixed'... 2 miles from the dealer I tried the wipers...
"Same PROBLEM!" So once again I must leave my truck at the dealer for
another day...
In my OPINION the local Dodge Dealer (name withheld) is simply a
parts swapper... without REALLY troubleshooting the actually cause
of the problem.
As I have learned from a story my Dad told me about his Alliance
(plymouth)... The A/C wouldn't get cold... The dealer replaced:
A/C compressor, regulator, dash control unit, SBEC (or whatever it
is in a 4 cyl car!), evaporator canister, etc... No change...
It was a FUSE!!!
Best of all, the dealer tried to take back all of the new components!!
HA HA HA.... I don't THINK so!
(I feel better now!)
....Sam '95 SLT Back to the Dealer AGAIN!
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