98 Sierra 2500 brake issue
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98 Sierra 2500 brake issue
I just redid the front brakes on my 98 Sierra about 6 months ago and they've only got about 10,000 miles on them. Pedal feels fine.
After the truck sat for a week, I got in it yesterday morning and I've found that it pulls terrible to the right quite annoyingly. When I got to work this morning I found that the front right wheel had an odor to it almost like burning plastic or something of that liking. I'll take it apart when I get home today, but I was hoping to get some input on what I should look out for
After the truck sat for a week, I got in it yesterday morning and I've found that it pulls terrible to the right quite annoyingly. When I got to work this morning I found that the front right wheel had an odor to it almost like burning plastic or something of that liking. I'll take it apart when I get home today, but I was hoping to get some input on what I should look out for
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Jack up that side and see if the wheel turns by hand easy or hard. If the wheel bearings are going out you woulda heard a grumbling noise like an old WWII airplane. Also when jacked up, wiggle it all around to check for bad bearings. Look at the ball joints too. Hate for you to take apart the caliper and it be something else.
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That side just got the entire hub assembly replaced in the fall as well. I got her all jacked up and all the ball joints and everything are okay. It does take a lot more effort to turn the wheel and you can definitely tell that the brake pad is putting excessive force on the rotor.
As a side note... When I got the truck, the rotor on that side was worn all the way through on the inside only... the outside wasnt worn nearly as much... ideas?
As a side note... When I got the truck, the rotor on that side was worn all the way through on the inside only... the outside wasnt worn nearly as much... ideas?
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New one was $30, so I just went ahead and replaced it. Will probably have to bleed the brakes again in a few days as the pedal is pretty soft, but I'm happy.
I'm hoping this will help my fuel economy... I barely got 10mpg out of the last tank. When test driving it after getting everything back together I found that not only did the truck drive straight, but it was a lot more nimble and perky in the handling dept.
I'm hoping this will help my fuel economy... I barely got 10mpg out of the last tank. When test driving it after getting everything back together I found that not only did the truck drive straight, but it was a lot more nimble and perky in the handling dept.
