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Brake Upgrades

01-01-2001, 05:17 PM

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Brake Upgrades

What front brake upgrades are available that are not going to equal the cost of buying a new truck? In the last issue, Second time around, mentioned of some expensive sounding pads, rotors, and calibers, are these worth looking into? The 2000 and newer models have from what I understand, two piston calibers. If so, is it possible to adapt them to my '96? I am tired of chewing u7p pads, lubing the pins, replacing calibers, and unpredictable brake pull. This is the only real problem I have had since new and have had little help from the dealership in finding a cure, need help, thanks. Additionally, what causes road feel/wander to be transmitted to the steering wheel (no real play in the steering just the wheel is moved by the road imperfections. I am leaning towards the stabilizer being worn but not certain. Truck has just been lined up, properly, and reshoed with Michelin 265 75 16 LTX A/S.

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david b kriebel, 1996 Ext. Cab 4x4, 2500, SLT, Cummins, Garnet red, Loaded, now I am not.

1970 Hemi Cuda
1970 440+6 GTX
1967 440 GTX
1966 Hemi Satellite
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