82NDSNPR

hey guys got a quick one my boy is going threw front pads at a rate of 8000 miles and changing them its a 2000 dodge 2500 gasser sorry for a gasser question but im stumped and need some knowledge laid down

GAmes

Try checking the flex hoses. When they fail they act as a one way check valve and don't allow the fluid pressure to release from the calipers. Real easy, jack wheel off the ground, spin it, have some one step on the brake momentarily to stop it, try spinning it again. It should turn without a delay. If that isn't it I'd say check his driving style.

infidel

Dodge self adjusters on the rears are notorious for not working.
Adjust them manually at least every 5k so they do their fair share of the work.
To make it even better replace the stock rear brake cylinders with bigger ones, part number 37337 at any autoparts for about $15 each.
Direct, no hassle swap that improves rear braking force about 43%.

dozer12216

Some thoughts on mechancial issues!
Calipers hanging and need replaced. Extremelly probable.
Brake hoses internally colapsed. Generally one only failed and will produce pull.
MC failed internally and holding pressure. Will smell brakes overheated and rotors will be toasted.Possible
ABS internal failure. Not very likely.
Brake pedal malfunction with brake switch out of adjustment. Possible
Incrediblly cheap pads made of cardboard. Possible
Non mechancial issues to consider:
Significant time demonstrating operation of brake lights while going down highway.
Overlly cautious use of brakes to reduce excessive speed.
Experience decrees 95% of premature brake wear issues are operator induced, when no mechancial malfunctions are discovered during through brake inspection. JMHO

madhat

Usually, like Bill said (cause he knows everything )when you are eating front pads, the rears are not working.

nickg

I found the same thing keep the rears adjusted properly, I've eaten a set of front pads every two months when I first got my truck (before rear cyl mod and lengthening the proportioning rod) I found the best pad for stopping without brake fade was Bendix Metalux (commercial application) they are not cheap at 135$ Canadian, its a shame cause Bendix had a card in the box that you fill out and they would give you a free set if you registered them....but alas they dont honor it in Canada, the next best pads were Raybestos,(in the 125$ range) cant remember the specific ones but ask for their most expensive set, they last as long as the Bendix did but did not resist fading as well, although they did not "squeal" as the bendix do. But for me the I'll take braking over noise any day.
After that the OEM's were OK and anything else in the cheap brands I could burn off in a week.

If you got cheap pads, they wont last unless you drive the truck very little

82NDSNPR

sweet thanks guys