thanks for the input, i have seen those pads. I also don't want performance ones on my truck. Unfortunately, sometimes, those stops can't be avoided sometimes.

 

I don't think the dealer will cover it under warrenty, its a normal wear and tear item.

 

Update.

I put new rotors and pads on the truck, and it is smooooooth as silk. I know its been a while, but i'm just so happy to have smooth brakes for once. Does anybody know a break-in procedure for new rotors and pads? I know that you have to go light on them for a little while, but for how many miles?

 

Actually as far as break-in proceedure, I have gone by one that I remember from way back until recently. With the newer pad materials and rotor finishes, you really don't have to bed them in. Just don't go auto-crossing it and you should be fine.

The old proceedure involved 5-6 stops from 30mph with enough time to cool the brakes between stops, then 5-6 from 45 with time to cool between, finally 5-6 from 60 with time to cool. That was all. Now the stops weren't panic stops by any means, but normal stops. Not too light, but don't slam on them. And this should have been done right after installing the brakes, no time in-between.

 

probably not since it's wear-and-tear... But if you do buy a set, they usually come with a lifetime warranty, or a few years... and then you're covered for future events.

It's so much cheaper to replace break pads too early, then to wait longer and have to swap rotors too. Rotors are $50+ a piece, pads are what, $20 for your whole front end?

that's what brakes are for... it wont lessen the normal life. maybe you're a "dumb *** drivers" after all for following too close?

 

Such intelligence... Would have thought maybe you'd look at the age of the thread and decided better... Oh well... Last comment shows some class though... Geez.

 

i have a 2002 blazer extreme and i replaced the rotors and pads and i still have that problem of pulsating brakes and it has to be the VSS sensor or ABS computer...

walt

 

I moved your thread into a new topic instead of dragging up this ancient topic!

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