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Really tight front brakes!
Well everyone, thanks for all the help. I found the problem. I have my dash pulled apart for a new circuit board and LED lights so my park brake light wasn't on. That simple. I had the park brake on all the time. I hardly ever have my park brake on but since I had the front of the truck up I... -
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Really tight front brakes!
I took about a 15 minute drive with a few normal stops and maybe 4-5 hard stops. got out and felt the brakes with my hands. (Couldn't find my temp gun. I never can find stuff when I need it) The front discs were warm... that's it. Not heat warm, just not cold. The rear drums? HOT, HOT, HOT! I... -
Really tight front brakes!
Not the heat gun I was thinking :rotflmao: I have both so ok! -
Really tight front brakes!
What do you mean side to side? The wheel turned? -
Really tight front brakes!
Just a normal heat gun? I got one of those in the garage -
Really tight front brakes!
Ok so the brakes last week felt good. The pedal was a little firm but had great response. The little bumps in the pedal eventually evened out to where I hardly noticed them. Brakes worked like they should. Now they’re tight. The pedal feels fine but it feels like the pads don’t back off when I... -
Really tight front brakes!
Sorry I meant what GVW did they put them on? I have a 8,600 GVW that was a 6.2 diesel truck -
Really tight front brakes!
Brakes are optional. :roflbow:I can build an engine and drive but who needs to stop? :33: -
Really tight front brakes!
Didn’t mean to seem like I was giving attitude with rolling eyes. More of an embarrassment look from me because I didn’t know. Yes I know I’m inexperienced and I really do appreciate all the help you guys have given me. Fixing things is what I do best but diagnosing the problem isn’t my strong... -
Really tight front brakes!
This is what I’m looking about doing. I should be able to get everything from Napa or O’Reilly -
Really tight front brakes!
My lines are really cracked up. I’m for sure replacing them -
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Really tight front brakes!
Yup, got everything lubed up. I used high temp brake lube. JB8 brakes? Like what’s on the diesel? If so then yes I do. The local auto store has calipers for $33-45 -
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Really tight front brakes!
I love my 80s truck! Won’t buy anything new EVER! (Doesn’t mean the dinos weren’t cool but 80s trucks rule) -
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Really tight front brakes!
I tried it the first time they came off for brake pads -
Really tight front brakes!
Yes I compared the new bearings with old ones. They’re the same. They turned over great and really smooth without the caliper on. I put the nut on and ran it down until just snug. Backed it out and then put on hand tight. That’s how my manual says to do it -
Really tight front brakes!
Back in the 80s?!? You probably had to watch for dinosaur crossing signs back then… :roflbow: -
Really tight front brakes!
The brakes were OK before I did the bearings. There was a little bump/pulsing but very minor. The pistons on the calipers are very stiff -
Really tight front brakes!
Have you ever had O’Reilly do your rotors? It’s $25 a rotor. That doesn’t seem too bad or is that expensive? -
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Really tight front brakes!
Should I replace the rotor also? I don’t know at state it is “worn down” at. -
Really tight front brakes!
I didn't replace the pads. Just the wheel bearings, races, and grease seal. I didn't have to push the caliper piston in to instal the pads. Should I have done this and will it change anything?
