2nd Gen Non-Engine/Transmission Uneven Front Pad wear

[rickybobby]

I've have noticed that the pads on the right front side of my truck are wearing out faster than left side. Now the truck has a pull to the right side when the brakes are applied. Also when I come to a hard stop and go to accelerate the rear tire brakes loose as though the brakes are still holding. Anyone have any ideas what the problem could be. Thanks

 

[GAmes]

I'd check the flexible hoses. Lift the front off the ground and spin the tires by hand. Have a helper apply the brakes & release. Immediately check to see if the brakes stay applied.

 

[SAndreasen]

Stuck or frozen caliper .. sometimes I spray a little penetrating oil on the sliding surfaces off the caliper and it frees em up

 

[rickybobby]

I replaced brakes and calipers. Replaced the glides and lubed them well. I'm going to check the flex hoses as GAmes suggested. My mechanic said it might be proportioning valve. He has a 97 ram gasser. He has a different brake setup than mine but he purchased a adjustable proportioning valve for his truck but hasn't installed it yet. If the flex lines don't pan out should I consider replacing the P-valve?

 

[GAmes]

The p-valve is front to rear, not side to side. You need a new mechanic.

 

[rickybobby]

OK Ill tell him that

 

[MLee]

9 time out of 10 its the guide pins that are hanging up and not sliding as they should. My parts store told me that was my problem when I went in to get them replaced. And its just logical. Also it could be a hanging piston in the Caliper. Just replace the whole thing and be done.

 

[rickybobby]

I have replaced the calipers and the cradles. I thought the cradle was the problem because they look different from on side to the next. Where the caliper slides on the cradle, one has more surface area on the top and the other side has more on the bottom if you can visualize what I'm saying. It didn't look right to me but when I order new cradles for both sides the came the same as the old ones I put them on anyway with new calipers. The flex hoses are my next investigation. I got S/S brake line set too. Had a couple of those pop on me already. FUN FUN FUN! Might as well replace the flex lines. Any suggestions on what brand?

 

[JMcCoy]

If I were in your situation and spending all that $, I would have swapped in 3rd Gen parts and be done with it.