Brian, make sure your front lug nuts aren't tightened
to tight, this can warp the rotors! I torque mine at
-100 lbs and have had no problems with warping. The
first thing I do if some shop replaces a tire or
removes the tire and rim is to go over their work
with a torque wrench on the lugs just to be safe.
GS -
98 5.2L 5spd
> 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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