2nd Gen Non-Engine/Transmission Excellent Brake wear!

[WestTN]

I just inspected my brakes and rotated the tires. The original brakes look like they will last to 200,000 miles on the front, thanks to the liberal use of my Jacobs exhaust brake. The rears should probably go 300,000. The exhaust brake has never given any trouble at all. There are no signs of corrosion under the truck or in the brakes. I am on my second set of tires and they are wearing perfectly even. Got 87,000+ on the originals. I always keep the tires at 60 psi minimum and higher when loaded. There is no wear apparent in the ball joints or tie rods or steering box. The truck has never seen an alignment rack! It also has never seen snow or ice, so no salt or calcium chloride either. The only thing I did find was an indication the left rear axle seal is just beginning to seep. I will replace that shortly. All in all, this is the best vehicle I have ever owned. Or even heard of for that matter. One lift pump, one fuse and one bulb are the only repairs!

 

[litespeed]

I just inspected my brakes and rotated the tires. The original brakes look like they will last to 200,000 miles on the front, thanks to the liberal use of my Jacobs exhaust brake. The rears should probably go 300,000. The exhaust brake has never given any trouble at all. There are no signs of corrosion under the truck or in the brakes. I am on my second set of tires and they are wearing perfectly even. Got 87,000+ on the originals. I always keep the tires at 60 psi minimum and higher when loaded. There is no wear apparent in the ball joints or tie rods or steering box. The truck has never seen an alignment rack! It also has never seen snow or ice, so no salt or calcium chloride either. The only thing I did find was an indication the left rear axle seal is just beginning to seep. I will replace that shortly. All in all, this is the best vehicle I have ever owned. Or even heard of for that matter. One lift pump, one fuse and one bulb are the only repairs!

Be sure to check carefully between the pad base and the pad material. Corrosion happens here and causes the pad to separate from the backer (Very Bad). Mine would have made it to 180,000 or so if the pads were'nt falling apart. The ones on the inside were real bad. Outers not as bad. Hard to see until I actually took them off.



Here are some pics of what it looks like:



https://www.turbodieselregister.com/user_gallery/displayimage.php?&photoid=23720&width=0



https://www.turbodieselregister.com/user_gallery/displayimage.php?&photoid=23721&width=0



Sounds like you are staying on top of the repairs. That truck should last you a long time at that rate.



Regards,



AJ

 

[JKinney]

Ditto On what litespeed said. Take the rears apart and most likely the pads are seperated and I pulled mine off at 50,000 they were shot, with all kinds of pad left.

 

[GAmes]

Rear brakes may last longer than you think. I have nearly 447k miles on mine so far.

 

[litespeed]

Rear brakes may last longer than you think. I have nearly 447k miles on mine so far.

You have drums.



With a 2001 it is more that like likely discs.



Mid year 2001 DC switched from drums to rotors on the rear.



See above photos and my gallery for a 2001 rear brake setup.



And they will not make it any where close to that figure.

 

[WestTN]

I have disks on the rear. And, you are right. They won't last as long as drum brakes because they are actually doing their share of the work.

 

[Michael Hughes]

I have 160,000+ miles on my brake pads and shoes. You should never leave home without your Jake brake

 

[Boondocker]

I only use my Jacobs exhaust brake every day

 

[XJJoe01]

I replaced my front brake pads a little bit ago due to the pad material starting to seperate from the pad frame. If the pads were not falling apart, they would have lasted another 40,000 miles maybe. I have about 58,000 miles on the rig. Pull your brakes off and take a look!!!



Joe

 

[mhenon]

Is there any indication in the pedel that the pad is seperating? I mean can you feel it?

I look at the brakes whenever the tires are rotated and they look great... . or so I thought.

Mike

 

[jgillott]

I only use my Jacobs exhaust brake every day

Same here. Oo.

 

[BarryG]

On my 01 4 wheel disc. I changed the fronts at 115k. I just changed the rears earlier this summer at 180k.

 

[XJJoe01]

Is there any indication in the pedel that the pad is seperating? I mean can you feel it?

I look at the brakes whenever the tires are rotated and they look great... . or so I thought.

Mike

I could not tell. I took it apart because I had over 55k miles on it and we were getting ready to go camping. I was worried about the brakes being worn out. I also read on here or on DTR about the brake pad issues. I am glad I replaced the pads. I will change the rear brake pads soon. I just have to find time.



Joe

 

[BlakeDavis]

i need an exhaust brake, 103k and the front is on its 4th set of pads but still on original disks but i think they will have to be replaced soon. Maybe i need to find a better source for pads

 

[litespeed]

Is there any indication in the pedel that the pad is seperating? I mean can you feel it?

I look at the brakes whenever the tires are rotated and they look great... . or so I thought.

Mike

The noise will be obvious. It drove me mad...



See the above links or look at the photos in my "readers rig gallery" to see the problem and the cure.



You actually have to pull the calipers and clean the pads to see the problem. All the cracks in my pads were not visible because the "voids" were full of brake dust, dirt and road grime.



If in doubt... ... Check them!!! Especially if you pull a lot.



AJ

 

[mhenon]

The noise will be obvious. It drove me mad...



See the above links or look at the photos in my "readers rig gallery" to see the problem and the cure.



You actually have to pull the calipers and clean the pads to see the problem. All the cracks in my pads were not visible because the "voids" were full of brake dust, dirt and road grime.



If in doubt... ... Check them!!! Especially if you pull a lot.



AJ

I'm going to stop checking into TDR!!! My pre-winter project list grows by the day.

Really though. . thanks for the heads-up. I would have missed this one as the pads look good from the outside. Might as well buy the pads in case they need to be swapped out

Any recommendations. I do tow part time (10K lbs TT).

Mike