Brake pad smell after long downhills
Checked pads maybe 5,000 miles ago and pads were about 1/2 left. I leave driveway at 10,380 pds in 2003 Ford f 350 frame. Within spec's but sort of close to max on axles. I warmed up brakes pretty ...
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pauldub wrote:
You really need to use the transmission for most of your downhill speed control. It works very well with my 4R100.
X2 + infinity! That's how you control your downhill speed without burning up your brakes!
My rule of thumb after driving heavy vehicles in the mountains for the past 45+ yearsis to start down one gear lower than I'd need coming up, and control my speed with a little gas pedal pressure.
You probably also 'blued' the front rotors. They should be at least turned if they have enough meat left, or replaced if not.
If your unit is older and has rear self-adjusting drum brakes, you likely need to take it to an empty parking lot and do some hard stops while reversing at a brisk pace.
(on edit) Also change the brake fluid.
Jim, "Mo' coffee!"
