My experience:
Rotors started warping around 25k, and I finally had them replaced with
OEM at 40k. These are still OK at 60k. My general impression is that
these brakes need to be babied a little compared to some others. I used
to use the brakes on my Honda so hard they had smoke pouring off of
them, and the rotors still went 90k with no warping - just got too thin.
I consciously avoid abusing the Dakota brakes.
One factor for you may be the automatic transmission: With less engine
braking, I feel AT vehicles use brakes up noticeably noticeably faster
than manuals.
Driving style is another factor, though with the expert drivers on this
list, I highly doubt it applies to you: I trust that your left foot
stays firmly planted on the carpet to the left of your brake pedal at
all times, and that you use your throttle - not the brake - for speed
adjustment on the highway.
Paul Schelling
'93 Sport, 3.9L, 5spd, 2wd, regular cab
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From: mikew
To: dakota@ait.fredonia.edu
Subject: Brake rotor problems
Date: Wednesday, March 19, 1997 7:46PM
Has anyone had problems with the rotors on their Dak's. I am about to
take my '96 (28000 mi.) in for the second time to have the rotors
turned. First time it was done was at about 16000 miles. This seems
unusual to me as 90% of my mileage is highway.
Are there any TSB's out on this?
Thanks...
Mike Weiderman
'96 Dakota Sport, 3.9L, auto, 2wd, regular cab
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