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Re: New brakes for '11 F350 PSD?
Grit dog wrote: Orcusomega wrote: Ok, I am going to look into OEM brakes - I don't really have any significant complaints, but dont have any complaints about the OEM pads. Dusty, yes, but i dont really care about that much... I will trade off clean for safe :) I will replace the rotors and pads (I don't know how they were treated, and for the price, better to replace them since they are basically off with the removal of 2 extra bolts). Thanks for all the help! Bob Only 75k on front pads on a truck that was used otr is not very long service life at all. Especially with the smart transmissions and OE exhaust brakes now. 100k + mi is common for haulers. Even got 80 k out of the fronts on my wife's Ram and she never downshifts to slow down. Just throws it in neutral and clamps on the binders! Why would you replace the rotors if they are not warped or not serviceable? It's not like you will get better braking just cause the rotors are new. I wouldn't even reccomend having them turned unless they are warped. You can scuff them up when installing the new pads and the the new pads will bed in fine. My purpose in replacing the rotors is this: I don't know 100% the history of the truck, since I bought it used with ~56K or so on the clock. I look in the rear view mirror at the family in the back seat: is the cost of two rotors worth the risk, if I am up to my elbows working on the brakes anyways? Call me picky - but I've always felt that an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure... in this case, likely 10 lbs of prevention is better than 18,000 lbs of hurt :( In all seriousness though, I want to know it was done, with what, by whom - I have precious cargo - not worth NOT swapping the rotors, at least this time. Next time? I know the history, and what brand, so I would be comfortable having them cut if necessary... Thanks for everyone's input! Bob438Views0likes0CommentsRe: New brakes for '11 F350 PSD?
Ok, I am going to look into OEM brakes - I don't really have any significant complaints, but dont have any complaints about the OEM pads. Dusty, yes, but i dont really care about that much... I will trade off clean for safe :) I will replace the rotors and pads (I don't know how they were treated, and for the price, better to replace them since they are basically off with the removal of 2 extra bolts). Thanks for all the help! Bob383Views0likes0CommentsRe: New brakes for '11 F350 PSD?
Garry&Gayle wrote: How many miles did you get out of the original brake pads? Right now there sis 75K on the clock, I have put about 20K on it, and the previous owner the rest. He did a lot of cross-country towing of a TT, so it has seen a lot of hard braking I would imagine... Bob383Views0likes0CommentsNew brakes for '11 F350 PSD?
Well, the TV is in need of new front brakes, so I was wondering if anyone had good experiences with aftermark pads and/rotors? I tow my 35' TT pretty regularly, and believe an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure :) Especially brakes! Anyone have good/bad experiences? Ive used ceramic pads/vented rotors in cars but I'm not sure how that translates to SD trucks... Thanks!5.8KViews0likes33CommentsRe: Forest River Surveyor 305 - Antenna??
skipnchar wrote: It's possible you're just out of range or that the antennae is not correctly AIMED to pick up a signal. I assume you have tried very slowly rotating the antennae and with each movement search of a signal from known channels in your area. Digital signals do not have the range of analog television but if you get any picture at all it should be a perfect one (no more snowy edge of reception stations). Also be sure your TV is set up receive the input from the correct source and let the TV search all available channels. Good luck / Skip Thanks! My old TT that I had just traded in got 50+ channels in this very spot, so I know I should see SOMETHING, even static. I will call the dealer tomorrow to see if there is something they can do - thanks! bob207Views0likes0CommentsForest River Surveyor 305 - Antenna??
This will likely be a FSM (forehead-slapping-moment), but for the life of me, I cannot find this. Dealer is closed, so I will have to wait till tomorrow, so hoping someone here can help me out. 2013 FR Surveyor 305, has the antenna fixed on the roof... I turn on the antenna booster, and get a reg light, not green... and I do not get a signal in the TV. Any suggestions? I am short on time, with a big trip coming up in 4 days... I just am hoping someone has that "oh yeah, do this" to save me the aggravation of climbing up on the roof to futz with it :) Thanks! Bob1.8KViews0likes3CommentsRe: New trailer first oops
Just brought my new TT home on Sat, almost did the same, only in reverse. New TT is lower than the old one, so I almost bottomed out the jacks backing into the driveway... I caught it, but instead, I blocked traffic on my road for a good 20 mins while my son and I tried to figure out how to stack wood under the wheels to get it high enough to get up over the hump. Annoyed neighbors to say the least!351Views0likes0CommentsRe: Just a "Thank You" :)
Agreed, I call them mistakes when they happen (usually a lot fewer letters, usually only 3 or 4 :) ) but in retrospect they are good lessons - so far everything has been learned before the "oh cr@p!" moment :) I will definitely keep active here and appreciate all the time everyone takes to share with us newbies :) Bob306Views0likes0CommentsWiring in an inverter?
So I have 2 inverters in my garage that I would like to add (at least one) to my TT, mostly for the TV, chargers, etc. No microwave, etc, just little stuff. How do you recommend I wire this in? I'd like it to power the 110v outlets out of convenience, but could always just run little extension cords... Thanks! Bob2.4KViews0likes10Comments
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