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Car Forum / Chevrolet / Chevrolet Trucks / January 2006

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GMC K3500 Front Brake Prob.

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mforgeron@bellsouth.net - 10 Jan 2006 02:53 GMT
I own a 2000 GMC 3500 4X4 with 60000 miles on it. I keep having a
reoccurring problem with the front brakes. The rotors keep warping. I have
had the disks resurfaced and than replaced. New pads put in place with each
new resurfacing/changing of disk. This only solves the problem for a short
period of time. It seams that when I let the same person use my truck, it is
brought back with the front end shaking when braking at about 35-40 mph. I
use the truck to pull a 33ft 5-wheel camper and have not personally had the
problem until he barrows it.

Is any one  else having the same problem?
Other than not letting the same person barrow my truck, does any one out
there have a solution?
Has any one else tried putting aftermarket Heavy duty disk/pads on the 1-ton
truck?
Am I doing something wrong or should I let a local firestone dealer repair
it for $225.

HHHH EEEE LLLL PPPP
no one - 10 Jan 2006 03:09 GMT
> I own a 2000 GMC 3500 4X4 with 60000 miles on it. I keep having a
> reoccurring problem with the front brakes. The rotors keep warping. I have
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>
> HHHH EEEE LLLL PPPP

you may be loaNing your Truck to a TWO FOOTED DRIVER !  ( Rides the BRAKES )
Whitelightning - 10 Jan 2006 04:03 GMT
> I own a 2000 GMC 3500 4X4 with 60000 miles on it. I keep having a
> reoccurring problem with the front brakes. The rotors keep warping. I have
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>
> HHHH EEEE LLLL PPPP

Ok got ask some questions here.
How many times have the rear brakes been done?
You are adjusting them when the fronts are replaced?
And then as part of a service routine?
The rear axle seals aren't leaking?
How are the front shocks and springs? does it nose dive
bad when the brakes are hit?
Do your trailer's brakes work?
Is he pulling a trailer and do his trailer's brakes work?

I had a '98  kept coming back under warranty, untill one of their
"workers" brought it in, and forgot to leave the twin axle lawn service
trailer that required a jack under the tongue to get it off the hitch
were ever they had been leaving it before.  No trailer brakes, no
more warranty service ether.

Perhaps it's time for your friend to get his own truck.
Heavy duty pads may or may not help you stop better, and will
generate more heat, and more than likely will chew the rotors faster.

Whitelightning
 
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