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I found this out this weekend after hearing a grinding noise on my 04 1500 while I was braking.
Some brake pads come with a "brake warning sensor" that will emit a squealing noise when the pads are worn to a point where they should be changed. The front pads have them, but the rear pads do not have them. I have always assumed the had them on all 4. Anyhow, after 96,000 miles, I finally wore my rear pads out. I had to remove the rotors and have them turned to get the groove fixed. It is all good now, but I was pissed at the place that did my yearly state inspection for not noticing that the pads were almost shot. Then again, I guess I should have checked them myself...  I hope others read this and don't make the same mistake. Doug Lynch Black 2004 Dodge RAM 1500. 20'' wheels.\Transgo shift kit\3.92 gears\Aero-Turbine 3030\Superchip 3815\ Taylor Shortys\Ramhammer CAI\277RWHP\330 RWTQ\Power Slider Rear Window\Chrome Upper Bumper\Dash Kit\Falken Tires     |
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Good reminder.
  "Ability is what you're capable of doing. Motivation determines what you do. Attitude determines how well you do it." - Lou Holtz Support a fellow members good cause. www.lexislamb.org      |
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"Jason" Truck of the Month May 2008  |
Current mods: Exterior: 2003 RC short bed Ram. Chrome 20" Motto wheels, 275/55/20 Bridgestone Duelers, tint, functional SRT-10 Hood, Street Scene bumper cover, de-chromed and painted rear bumper, body matched grill shell, mirrors, door handles, tailgate handle and antenna mount, billet grill and bumper inserts, Bushwhacker street fender flares, polished "Ram" 3rd brake light cover. Engine: Flowmaster 40 series dual exhaust, 3rd Strike dual filter with throttle body spacer. Audio: Alpine 9885 with IPod, Infiniti 3.5", 5.25" and 6x9's, two Kenwood DVC 12" subs with three Kenwood amps running it all through Monster Cable wiring. Optima red-top. Interior: Sueded headliner, color matched A&B pillars, overhead console, and rear light surround. Proudly serving our country with the Marine Corps for 12 years.    |
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"Jeff" |
I know in PA when they do inspection, they make a note on the sheet of what all the brakes and tires are at at the time of inspection. Rear brakes last A LOT longer than fronts because most of the stopping power is in the front. 96K is good though.
05 RC/SB 1500 2WD Mineral Gray PaceSetter LT's, Y-pipe, Flowmaster 40 Dumped, CAI, Taylor Shorties w/ NGK 5306 Plugs, Superchip Tuner, Power Wire, custom rollpan with Toyota Supra taillights... Much more to come. 14.23 @ 95 MPH *I'd rather be judged by 12 than carried by 6* |
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"Jay" President, South Carolina Chapter HTC.com Engine Specialist  |
Strange as it may sound, I've got 72K on my original pads, and rotors.
2003, Std. SWB, SLT, 20", 4:56 gear, AFE CAI, Superchip, 6.1 cam, 6.1 heads, Manley springs, retainers, pushrods, Edelbrock Hedders, 195 T-Stat, 8.2 Taylor, AEM, Power Wire, ARC-1,Amsoil Everything, and more. Veni Vidi Vici HTC.com Titan Killer Club          |
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Thanks for the heads up.
I was up around 80k on mine, and needed dancing lessons trying to bring it to a quick stop.  ~2004 Flame Red QC 2WD ST~ Flowmaster Super 40, K&N Filter, Mobil One Fluids, Napa High Performance Drilled and Slotted Rotors, Bendix Ceramic Pads, SRT Hood, Window Tint |
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I've got 89,000 on the original pads and rotors. The front need to be changed SOON. I am going with the NAPA high performance rotors and pads all the way around. Steve 04 Ram 1500 Hemi SLT, K&N CAI, Flowmaster 50 series, Billet grill, Billet gas door, Taylor shorties, NGK 4306, NAPA high Performance Rotors and pads (all 4), Extang Tonno, More to come... http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.vi...le&friendid=41540334    |
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HTC.com Sponsor 3rdStrike Performance President, Missouri Chapter Truck of the Month March 2006  |
Glad you got it fixed. Inspection stations just look for wear on the rotors, most don't pay attention to the pads.... Check out my new EBAY store!! Duane Garrett Owner - 3rd Strike Performance.com Phone: 573-258-9999   HTC SPONSOR Customer's Rides My Space My Car Domain Page! 3rdstrike@charter.net  *******We Support Our Troops!********              |
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Audio Consultant |
don't you stop at the red lights?  Black 2004 Qc 4X4, Superchips,comp 260 cam,6.1 springs and pushrods,Taylor Thundevolt 50, Edelbrock TES headers, 3.5" Moroso Spiral Flow/ , K&N C.A.I., Innovate LC1, MarkVIII E Fan, Hellwig RSB, 4 X HID,Daytona running boards and bed accents,lund rool pan, Kenwood KNX7100 nav., R camera, 80G hard drive, 9" flip down monitor, Phoenix gold Tantrum 600.4 for Diamond Audio 4.5" dash and R.F. 5" R doors, Elemental Designs 9.4 for HCCA 6S comps front door, Precision Power DCX 1500.1 for 2 X 10" RE Audio SE, Oxygen Audio 20 Farad cap, Rammat sound deadner, tons of wires |
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I bought my truck used, but at 25000 the dealership said the fronts were at 15%, backs still at 80%. I want to do the slotted rotors and some good pads, will I need to get new calipers also?
2005 Flame Red 1500 QC/SB 4x4 AFE Magnum Force Low Breather Superchips 3815 on 87 Tune Pro Comp level keys Rancho RS5000's Front and Back SuperSprings in the rear Air Ram Scoop Power Wire 33" Cooper Discovereer ATR's Undercover |
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Not sure about the new calipers....
I personally don't think you need to go with the slotted disks. I would, however, uppgrade your Pads to the ceramic, dust less type. The ones I got are Hawk and I really like them. I am sure others will disagree with me but I think the stock rotors are good enough. I have put them to the test pulling an 8,0000 pound boat. Slotted rotors do look pretty cool though.... Doug Lynch Black 2004 Dodge RAM 1500. 20'' wheels.\Transgo shift kit\3.92 gears\Aero-Turbine 3030\Superchip 3815\ Taylor Shortys\Ramhammer CAI\277RWHP\330 RWTQ\Power Slider Rear Window\Chrome Upper Bumper\Dash Kit\Falken Tires |
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