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2007.5 + (GMT 900) Non Powertrain--New Body Style-- Discussion 07.5 + Topics Not related to the Powertrain, interior, suspensions, body, wheels, tires, ect.

 

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Old 10-30-2009, 01:56 PM   eBay Motors  #1 (permalink)
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Hot brakes

When I'm, crusin around the city, and using my brakes a fair bit they seem to get hot enough for me to smell them. is this anything to be overly worried about, or is it normal because of the 35" tires? doesn't seem right seein as it a "HD" deisel and it should be able to hold up a lil better I would think. I usuallly drive around in tow/haul. Thanks
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Old 10-31-2009, 12:55 AM   eBay Motors  #2 (permalink)
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Id get out and feel the wheels. See if one is hotter than the other. Maybe a caliper is sticking?
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Old 10-31-2009, 02:49 AM   eBay Motors  #3 (permalink)
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Agree with Towmaster, and I would suggest giving the emergency/parking brake cables a look. If you don't use them a lot, they stick. I wouldn't think hard, normal driving should produce the kind of heat needed to make the barkes smell. Something is going on.
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It is "possible" that you've overloaded the brakes with the larger tires but I think I'd check the calipers first also.
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i had both of my rear calipers on my truck stick. hard to notice because the dmax has enough power to pull it without even grunting
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Help

This not about brakes, I can't figure out how to start a new thread about powerchip , I'm stumped.
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Old 11-18-2009, 10:51 PM   eBay Motors  #7 (permalink)
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This not about brakes, I can't figure out how to start a new thread about powerchip , I'm stumped.
It does get confusing! I sent you a p.m.

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