front break pads did not last
#17
Registered User
Join Date: Apr 2003
Location: Sandy,Ut
Posts: 1
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Re:front break pads did not last
30,000 on my stock pads and they are about half gone, but I think they are wearing faster now with my new tranny. It really wantsto go now. <br>Mike
#18
Re:front break pads did not last
I got 75,000 stop and go miles out of the factory pads before 1 liner jumped off the truck and left me with metal to metal. I have not gotten more than 10,000 miles out of aftermarket pads.<br><br>Thats with an auto tranny and usually with 1 to 2 tons in the bed.
#19
Registered User
Join Date: Nov 2002
Location: Bloomington IN
Posts: 282
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Re:front break pads did not last
yea my pads lasted me all of a good 4000 miles, now im working on distroying the crappy rotors... ill get some new brakes here soon
#20
Registered User
Join Date: May 2003
Location: Lake Havasu City AZ.
Posts: 28
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Re:front break pads did not last
I sold my 95 diesel dually last Oct. and got my 03. It had <br>80,000 miles on it of witch I pulled our 27' T.T FROM AZ <br>to OR. several times and where I live ilt is real hilly.The truck<br>is in the hands of a good friend now and its now over90,000<br>miles and it still has the same front and back brakes.<br> So it does depend on if you use them hard or easy. My wife<br>waits tell the last sec's to stop where I slow down alot sooner.<br> I loved my first truck and really love my 03.
#21
Registered User
Join Date: Sep 2002
Location: Elkton MD
Posts: 73
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Re:front break pads did not last
I have 24,000 miles on the Glugger and brakes are about 1/2 pad compared to my 1500 that the pads were wore out at 18,000 miles I think Dodge has improved dramatically! 8)
#22
Re:front break pads did not last
My fronts lasted 33K until there was metal to metal-rears look unused-but i did the rear p-valve mod which seems to stop better! Maybe the fronts will last a little longer now.
#23
Registered User
Join Date: Jan 2003
Location: S W Idaho
Posts: 314
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Re:front break pads did not last
At 80,000 mi., at least 50% of that was pulling a 19' TT, auto tranny - still have original front and rear. Here in the west there are many long, steep (7 mi, 8%) grades. Will put on new pads and shoes before July when I will be going about another 5,000 mi here in the west.<br><br>Spouse doesn't drive my CTD. I stop easy and use gears (even in the auto).<br><br>LOVE MY DODGE.<br><br>Stan
#24
Registered User
Join Date: Dec 2002
Location: Greenville, South Carolina
Posts: 660
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Re:front break pads did not last
I had the same problem on both my 95's. Probably your rears aren't working or just barely. Try pulling off the rear drums, you may need a puller. Take the slack adjusters off, lean and lube them, and adjust them up. THis should solve your problem.<br><br>Good luck.
#25
Registered User
Thread Starter
Join Date: May 2003
Location: Fort McMurray Alberta
Posts: 142
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Re:front break pads did not last
;D ;DGood news dealer said he will replace under warranty. This after of course I had to show the mechanic, shopforeman, and service manager where it was seperating. [undecided]
#26
Registered User
Join Date: Dec 2002
Location: Post Falls, Idaho
Posts: 783
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Re:front break pads did not last
Napa Lifetime warranty pads, I got a whole 36,000 miles out of them! Just replace them today. > And I have a exhaust brake that I use all the time!
#28
Registered User
Join Date: Nov 2002
Location: Washington, NC
Posts: 124
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Re:front break pads did not last
I replaced my pads last Friday at 60000 miles. They had a lot of miles still lef in them. I wanted to change to the Performance Friction pads from Auto Zone so I did all 4 wheels. Those pads made a big difference in my 95 1500. The new pads on my 2500 feel better but it is not as big a difference as it was on the 1500. <br>I am getting ready to pull my travel trailer through the mountains to Nashville TN, so I decided to put some better pads on befor the trip.<br><br>Bill
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
dochawken
2nd Gen. Dodge Ram - No Drivetrain
3
06-29-2012 01:04 AM
Rpainter
Performance and Accessories 2nd gen only
2
07-06-2010 06:58 AM
Chip
3rd Gen Engine and Drivetrain -> 2003-2007
14
06-21-2009 03:59 AM