Brake Pads

A "proper" brake job includes turning the rotors.

If they didn't turn the rotors, a mostly unnecessary practice IMO, then you may have some vibration until the new pads wear to the surface of the old rotors.

I've never noticed it on any of my vehicles though, so you may want to talk to the installers and make sure everything is up to snuff. Brakes are something you don't want to take chances with. Especially if you're towing something.

maxwell11 wrote:
new problem: 2005 dodge 2500

I had the new brake pads installed:
Wagner Thermo Quiet
Made by Federal Mogul

the mechanic did not dress the rotors because the old brakes stopped smooth, no problem other than the pads were just worn down after 80K miles.

now after a few days I have noticed I am having some vibration as I stop, like you would have, if the rotors were slightly warped.

is that possible, normally you have warped rotors before you change the pads and have them dressed before you install new pads?
I do not want to have my rotors dressed, if they do not need it.


any advice: why would this happen, truck does stop much better with the new pads, just this new vibration issue.

am planning a 600 mile trip pulling my trailer this week, do you think after pulling the trailer and stopping
possible the brake pads will work in, or should I have the rotors turned??????????

Have the rotors turned and make sure they can remove the tool marks on both sides. All rotors MUST have an non directional finish otherwise the brake pads will be damaged.

Don

new problem: 2005 dodge 2500

I had the new brake pads installed:
Wagner Thermo Quiet
Made by Federal Mogul

the mechanic did not dress the rotors because the old brakes stopped smooth, no problem other than the pads were just worn down after 80K miles.

now after a few days I have noticed I am having some vibration as I stop, like you would have, if the rotors were slightly warped.

is that possible, normally you have warped rotors before you change the pads and have them dressed before you install new pads?
I do not want to have my rotors dressed, if they do not need it.


any advice: why would this happen, truck does stop much better with the new pads, just this new vibration issue.

am planning a 600 mile trip pulling my trailer this week, do you think after pulling the trailer and stopping
possible the brake pads will work in, or should I have the rotors turned??????????

Just wondering why ask how a product has performed AFTER you purchase an item?

I bought it from NAPA it's their DOT 5.1 Non-Silicone Brake Fluid . I have flushed the system 3 times since I bought the truck. The guy at NAPA said the DOT 5.1 has a higher boiling point then the DOT 4.

Don

ABS system valves are VERY good, so unless you have initiated ABS, the brake fluid
in the ABS module is still isolated from the DOT5

Silicone brake fluid is NOT tolerant of moisture and will leave it to
pool at low spots. That then will have a high potential of corrosion 'there'

Silicone brake fluid will also aerate easily and will then be held
in suspension if jostled in any way. Why most DOT5 bottles will say to
leave the bottle to sit for an hour or so before pouring into your
vehicle brake system

It used to be a DOT4 vs DOT5 discussion, but now that DOT5 comes in
glycol, it now a glycol versus silicone discussion. There is also a
DOT5.1 (glycol and for ABS systems having mechanically cycling
proportion valves)

Glycol based brake fluids are some of the best paint removers known
and silicone is safe on 'most' painted surfaces

So Don, check the bottle and if no longer have them, the brand and
spec of the DOT5 you used. Am hoping it is glycol DOT5

Well I have to say no, I only flushed the main lines. Opened the RR bleeder until clear fluid came out then the same for the LR, RF and LF.

Don

Careful on DOT5 on vehicles not designed for it

Changing *ALL* of the seals and soft materials is a must....along with a complete flushing

Then the issue with the ABS system seals and soft seals and materials must also be changed


It would be easier to get an ABS system made for DOT5 than try to change those seals

Not all Track stuff are a good thing for street

Don, did you also flush your ABS system ?

maxwell11 wrote:
it was for all four corners
may be a little high but I wanted a good set of pads,

in the pass I have had the long last super hard pads, but they made noise, I did not want that.

when pulling that travel trailer, I just wanted brakes in good shape.
just thought it best to ask before I had them installed.

do any of you change out the brake fluid? truck is 14 years old!!!!

NAPA's top pads, rotors and calipers are what I'm running and I'm very happy with them and how they stop.

Yes change the fluid out with DOT 5 brake fluid. But you MUST change or remove ALL of the old fluid first! You can pick up a brake vacuum pump from Harbor Freight. Click me this is what I use works great.

Being it is a 05 you might want to replace the soft lines. I rebuilt my brake system last year including all the soft lines and the pedal is rock hard. If you change them you won't believe the difference it will make!

Don

Oh well should have read the whole thread before I posted. :o