2nd Gen Non-Engine/Transmission Front brake pads wearing out too soon, any ideas?

[RKoeppel]

I replaced the front brake pads on my 2001 2500 19K ago and the pads are almost gone



I looked at the rear pads and they have plenty of thickness to them, Jacked up the rear, put it in gear and the brakes stop the tires.



the truck has 98K on it. Is there anything else that I can check besides changing fluid and cleaning and re-greasing the caliper slids and pins when I put on new front pads again?



The front pads are wagner pads from checker auto

 

[Road Dog]

Assuming you have rear drums they're not adjusted properly and the front brakes are doing 99% of the work.

 

[RKoeppel]

I wish it was that easy. The Rear brakes are Disk, the parking brake part is drum

 

[JLandry]

RKoeppel,



What you need is some high-quality, long-lasting, low-dust brake pads... and be prepared to pay a little more.



For your front axle, check out the 7000 series "Greenstuff" pads from EBC. You can buy a set for about $85 with free shipping from Super Brake Warehouse. This series of pad is specifically designed for trucks and SUV's and features good life, excellent stopping power, zero dust, and no noise.



The 6000 series Greenstuff from EBC has a slightly higher wear rate and is appropriate for the rear axle on your truck.



Best regards,



John L.

 

[HBarlow]

Your signature doesn't list your truck so we can only guess about details. Add an exhaust brake if your truck has a manual transmission.

 

[ESwartzer]

Brake wear

I would do a complete system bleed. Any air in the caliper or lines compresses during braking and can cause a slight drag on the brake pads even when brakes are released. That would cause premature wear!

 

[RByrum]

I have problems with my brakes dragging. Right rear got steaming hot twice. Did the lubricating pin thing twice and still have problems. Bought new tires and could only turn 1 hub.

I am going to replace calipers.

 

[AWallace]

I have had good luck with Wagner Thermo Quiet pads. Replaced orginals with them at 38K and replaced again at 97K no dust and super quiet. This truck is used mostly for pulling a 10K 5th wheel.

 

[wcjp]

I'm at 105k miles on my factory brakes. Only going 19k seems bad. Factory brake pads tend to be better than aftermarket. Don't go cheap on the pads. If you have any doubt replace the calipers and rotors. Also do a complete flush of the brake fluid. It absorbs contaminants that compress.

 

[RKoeppel]

Thanks for the Ideas, I plan on doing a complete Brake fluid flush, and clean and regrease all the caliper slides and pins.