Attention: TDR Forum Junkies 
Hi all,
Well, just returned from a 6 month overseas jaunt and now find myself immersed in a classic Dodge brake problem. For a history, I changed out the front pads with Autozone Performance Friction last summer. A bad squeeling noise in the front end became apparent yesterday, and after driving everybody crazy at the local WalMart parking lot, I went home and pulled the wheels off.
To my surprise, the drivers side outer pad was completely worn, while the other three were fairly decent. After 18,000 miles, I knew there was something wrong. Sure enough, the caliper boot was trashed and the caliper pins were bone dry. So I bought a new caliper and put her on. Now, after some time of bleeding, the brake has the often-described spongy feeling, and the pedal drops to the floor fairly quickly, with the brake lights coming on. I suppose this is evident of a master cylinder problem. And to add insult to injury, the darn rotors are due soon for a turning because of the worn pad. Nonetheless, I would appreciate some input on this problem; I have deliberated on what step to take next.
Incidentally, with the front tires up I discovered the ball joints were shot on both axles. I am due for a tire change and the death wobble has hit twice since I left Phoenix for San Diego last week.
Man, if only I would have known of the problems facing me upon my return home!!! Thanks everybody in advance.
~Chris
Well, just returned from a 6 month overseas jaunt and now find myself immersed in a classic Dodge brake problem. For a history, I changed out the front pads with Autozone Performance Friction last summer. A bad squeeling noise in the front end became apparent yesterday, and after driving everybody crazy at the local WalMart parking lot, I went home and pulled the wheels off.
To my surprise, the drivers side outer pad was completely worn, while the other three were fairly decent. After 18,000 miles, I knew there was something wrong. Sure enough, the caliper boot was trashed and the caliper pins were bone dry. So I bought a new caliper and put her on. Now, after some time of bleeding, the brake has the often-described spongy feeling, and the pedal drops to the floor fairly quickly, with the brake lights coming on. I suppose this is evident of a master cylinder problem. And to add insult to injury, the darn rotors are due soon for a turning because of the worn pad. Nonetheless, I would appreciate some input on this problem; I have deliberated on what step to take next.
Incidentally, with the front tires up I discovered the ball joints were shot on both axles. I am due for a tire change and the death wobble has hit twice since I left Phoenix for San Diego last week.
Man, if only I would have known of the problems facing me upon my return home!!! Thanks everybody in advance.
~Chris
