2nd Gen Non-Engine/Transmission Brake Problems 96 3500

[RAndrae]

B-4 I snap I thought I would see if some one could help. I put the complete EGR kit on. new slotted rotors, calipers, bigger rear cylinders, new carbon whatever pads in the front, new master cylinder and braded lines. I bench bled the master cyl and system . MUSH I have pressure bleed , gravity bleed, reverse bleed, prayed to god and satin-- MUSH could some one help

 

[Midnight]

One quick thing pasted my mind. Was the master that you replaced with one for a 3500 ? You said that you installed bigger wheel cyls. Just athought.

 

[wcjp]

Did you put the calipers on the correct side? I reversed them once on my Jeep Wrangler. Never were right until I compared them with the Cherokee I was driving at the time.

 

[RAndrae]

The master cyl is used was for a 3500 and the calipers are on correct, the bleeders are UP.

Since I posted this I talked with a mechanic at the dealer he said to replace the AWAL valve which I did at $119. 00. the bleed off seemed to stopped, but the pedal is still spongey. Could this be from the bigger Cylinders in the rear??

Also I forgot to post that after driving a distance without using the brakes, the rotors are very warm. The truck stops straight, no pull ect. but I am wondering if thats normal. I have never checked the rotor temp b-4 I started chasing this.

 

[illflem]

The pads always drag slightly and will warm up the rotors, you should be able to touch them though but only if you haven't done any braking. Just a few normal stops heats up the rotors considerably, I've measured up to 200° with an IR gun after just a few easy stops.

 

[John]

RAndrae, did you get your problem rectified? If so, what exactly was it and what exactly was the correction.



TIA



John



If you are still in need of advice call Glenn of EGR at 1-800-468-2279

 

[sam peterson]

If you havn't already, you may need to put some miles on the truck and allow the pads etc to seat in. When changing to the larger rear cylinders you will experience a little mushy pedal, however it should not hinder the stopping ability. It just doesn't feel very good. Unfortunately with the braided lines you cannot clamp off the hoses to tell which end the spongy feel is coming from. I say give it some time and it will probably improve. ---Sam

 

[raychem]

Just as a thought... . Remember that pedal hight and feel is controled by the rear drums on our trucks. If you did do the rear brakes. . make sure you set them evenly, and use the rear adjuster to set pedal height and feel. A word of warning though, dont set them to tight or your brakes will drag. hopes this helps.



Richard