Brake Rotors

tcolbyii154 · #1 10-08-2004, 01:42 PM

Is anyone having problems with brake rotors on their Dakota's from 2000-2003. I am on my 4th set ready for my 5th. They seem to warp very easily, any suggestions?

Magm16 · #2 10-10-2004, 06:43 PM

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Originally Posted by tcolbyii154

Is anyone having problems with brake rotors on their Dakota's from 2000-2003. I am on my 4th set ready for my 5th. They seem to warp very easily, any suggestions?

Have you tried getting your tires balanced, i think if your wheels are not balanced it can cause your rotors to warp.

wombat007 · #3 10-12-2004, 08:21 PM

rotor warping is caused but excessive overheating
and rapid cooling (driving through water) have you tried aftermarket rotors??? (Powerslot, Ebc or Brembo) get slotted not drilled.

Dakota_Kacey · #4 10-21-2004, 08:59 AM

I am having problems with my rotors warping also. I've learned that since it's a heavy truck, it takes a lot to stop it. The overheating of the rotor is right, but I'm not sure about having the tires balanced. I have had my rotors rotated once and I need it again, all in the one year I've had mine. I guess I'm lucky, as you are on your 5th pair. How much are they costing you to replace? =)

boats001 · #5 10-22-2004, 11:34 AM

Hey try changing your rotors to an after market pair that are slotted. The origanil rotors warp because of heat

Dakota_Kacey · #6 10-25-2004, 08:53 AM

To boats001, thanks for the tip, is there a certain brand that you recommend? =)

vortmax · #7 10-25-2004, 11:21 PM

brembos or SSBC all the way.

Also make sure the lugs are never over torqued. Any time someone other then you removes a wheel, losen the lugs and torque back to 100 to 120 ftlbs. That alone will save a lot of rotar probs

Dakota_Kacey · #8 11-04-2004, 07:50 AM

How about Raybestos BruteStop or SuperStop? Are those any good? Their website recommends using semi-metalic pads, is that right?

wombat007 · #9 11-04-2004, 12:22 PM

Kacey, if you want the best (my opion) use the brembo sport slotted rotor and hawk HPS street brake pads, this combo is awsome!!!!!
checkem out at tirerack.com and shop around.

Dakota_Kacey · #10 12-02-2004, 08:47 AM

Okay, I have the new rotors and pads. When changing them, do I need to regrease and pack the bearings and what about a seal behind the spindal? Or does the Dakotas not need that? I can't find this info anywhere. Thanks for your guy's help!

wafrederick · #11 12-09-2004, 10:16 PM

No,you do not.The wheel bearing is sealed and is not regreasable

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