If the rotors have already been replaced once (and this is a '99 truck),
sounds like there's another problem causing this...not cooling. I have 31K
miles on my '97 Dak (with some heavy brake usage) and i'm still on the
original pads/rotors.
At 08:19 AM 05/13/1999 -0500, you wrote:
>Howdy!
>
>I was thinking about running some air hoses to the front rotors to help
>keep them cool. Maybe I could make a home-grown plenum around the grill
>opening to collect air and feed it down to the brakes. Or maybe even tap
>into the air conditioning ducts! I'm talking about just a small air line
>(but big enough to actually help cool'em).
>
>After having my rotors replaced once already, I've noticed the brake
>shuddering coming back!
>
>I'd like your opinions. Anyone ever thought of or tried this? Would the
>brakes be as efficient running a little cooler or would this cause even
>more warpage problems?
>
>TIA!
>
>--
>Brian D.
>Deep Amethyst '99 Dakota CC SLT 4x4, 5.2L, 3.55, Auto., Loaded.
>Chrome Side Steps, Chrome Grill Guard, Gibson Stainless Steel Catback,
>Jacobs Pro-Street Energy Pak, and still going...
>Heart of Dixie! Alabama.
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