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Old 02-11-2010, 08:17 PM   #14
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Re: Brake dilemma, need advice

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Originally Posted by tires2burn View Post
Have you broken in the pads? some times it takes quite a while for them to seat in. Four miles doesn't sound like enough. Maybe somebody else has some info on breaking pads in. good luck
I'm using the same pads I already had and there's plenty of miles and material left on them. It's not the pads.

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Originally Posted by bikertim View Post
Interesting infor no one told me before I purchased mine -- hop emine work better! I have had the same basic problem -- and setup -- was kind of hoping the new calipers would help the issue a little.....
I was hoping that too
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Originally Posted by derider View Post
Do you feel it when your booster gets vacuum with your foot on the brake and starting the truck? I thing something is up with your booster. Also really double check the brake push rod adjustment. You have some component not working, the stock disc drum stuff should lock up no problem! You don't need a more powerful mastercylinder or booster.
I do feel the vacuum, it doesn't and never has felt very strong. The only thing left is the MC or the booster I guess I'll try those next.
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