I had exactly the same thing happen to my 98 R/T. The inside pasenger side
scored the rotor to the point I had to replace it. This less than 3000
miles after the rotors were turned by the dealer. I raised a fuss but to no
avail. Maybe this is a defect!
GV 98 CC BL R/T
-----Original Message-----
From: Alberto Aguirre <bluedoberman@yahoo.com>
To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net <dakota-truck@buffnet.net>
Date: Tuesday, June 22, 1999 10:28 AM
Subject: Re: DML: drilled/slotted rotors
>
>brian,
> what exactly happened to yours? My inside passenger side pad looked
>like the pad snapped off all of a sudden and it was bare metal against
>metal. Needless to say the rotor was badly scored by the time I got it
>to a brakecheck. Since then my brakes are screwy. Is this a possible
>defect? Do more people have similar brake problems? I would imagine
>that with only 25k miles and never having towed or carried anything,
>the brakes should have lasted longer. The other three pads still had
>life in them!!
> --- Brian Duncan <brian@efogm.msd.ray.com> wrote:
>> Patrick,
>>
>> I may be interested. My Dak is at the Dealer's right
>> now for the second
>> time to get the front rotors and pads replaced!
>>
>> If this keeps happening, I will be seriously looking
>> for aftermarket
>> pads and rotors. (After the warranty runs out or if
>> I have to start
>> paying for the replacements)
>>
>> --
>> Brian D.
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>> --------------------------------------------------------------
>> 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, Echlin Brass Cap and
>> Rotor, Soft Tonneau,
>> K&N Gen. II FIPK (almost here), and still going...
>> Heart of Dixie! Alabama.
>>
>> Patrick and Kelly Engram wrote:
>> >
>> > I'm wondering what the interest would be on
>> drilled and slotted rotors
>> > (AKA Stillen Sport rotor-type) at a lower price
>> and maybe a set of
>> > carbon metallic pads?
>> > I'm working on details but need to know how much
>> interest there is and
>> > if it would be worth the time and hassles.
>> > Patrick
>>
>
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