2007.5 + (GMT 900) Non Powertrain--New Body Style--Discussion 07.5 + Topics Not related to the Powertrain, interior, suspensions, body, wheels, tires, ect.
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
__________________ 2008 Duramax
- 6" Tuff Country Lift
- 18" Diamo Rims
- 35" Toyo Open Country M/T
- Billet Grill
Id get out and feel the wheels. See if one is hotter than the other. Maybe a caliper is sticking?
__________________ Jason 2006 Silverado 2500HD LBZ CC SB Escalade Handles, Front windows tinted to match the rear, painted bumpers, billet grille 4 Kicker 10in Subs in 2 custom box's, Autometer Ultra lite II Pyro and Boost gauges MBRP Turbo Back Stainless Exhaust (Straight piped), w/ stainless tip! PPE Hot+2 285/75/16 Nitto Terra Grapplers on Gear Alloy wheels ****Lost Kitty Reward if found!!**** 1999 Ford F-550 PowerStroke ''Wrecker'' **Jerrdan bed, S&B Intake
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.
__________________ 2007 2500 HD Classic LBZ/Allison, standard cab, stone stock, rollup windows, manual door locks, towing and plowing packages with Western plow.
It is "possible" that you've overloaded the brakes with the larger tires but I think I'd check the calipers first also.
__________________ 2002 4X4 GMC 2500HD Duramax Crew Cab, PPE boost valve, Edge w/attitude and 285's - leveled nicely without aftermarket keys, MBRP 4" Turbo Back, Bullydog CAI ('Cause it was a good price) Bilstein 5100
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
__________________ 2004 Chevy K2500HD Ext. Cab/LB w/ LLY Dmax
-EFI LIVE TUNING!
-Silverline 4" exhaust, lost the cat and muffler
-Autometer guages (egts and boost)
-Ported Intake Elbow
-4 front ends last year from deer
-B&W 30,0000lb GN hitch
-180,000 miles
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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__________________ Jason 2006 Silverado 2500HD LBZ CC SB Escalade Handles, Front windows tinted to match the rear, painted bumpers, billet grille 4 Kicker 10in Subs in 2 custom box's, Autometer Ultra lite II Pyro and Boost gauges MBRP Turbo Back Stainless Exhaust (Straight piped), w/ stainless tip! PPE Hot+2 285/75/16 Nitto Terra Grapplers on Gear Alloy wheels ****Lost Kitty Reward if found!!**** 1999 Ford F-550 PowerStroke ''Wrecker'' **Jerrdan bed, S&B Intake
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and it should be able to hold up a lil better I would think. I usuallly drive around in tow/haul. Thanks
It does get confusing! I sent you a p.m.
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