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Forum: Transmissions and Running Gear 10-03-2009, 01:37 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 12,351
Posted By theholycow
Well, I really have to get out there with the...

Well, I really have to get out there with the caliper to try to see if they're warped.

Do I really need to replace the pads at the same time? My pads are barely worn.
Forum: Transmissions and Running Gear 09-14-2009, 09:57 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 12,351
Posted By theholycow
It does have a depth gauge. I don't understand...

It does have a depth gauge. I don't understand how I would use that for this, though.

My digital caliper is a standard cheap Chinese one like this:...
Forum: Transmissions and Running Gear 09-14-2009, 08:55 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 12,351
Posted By theholycow
Well, I didn't get to look at it much until I had...

Well, I didn't get to look at it much until I had to drive it again. It got worse, but the good news is that now I'm definitely feeling it in the brake pedal. That narrows it down; it could...
Forum: Transmissions and Running Gear 08-26-2009, 06:40 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 12,351
Posted By theholycow
What kind of carnage results from ignoring a...

What kind of carnage results from ignoring a failing bolt-in hub bearing? Wheel falls off, or bearing noise just gets worse? Edit: Or it destroys the axle...

Based on this thread, I'm going to...
Forum: Transmissions and Running Gear 08-24-2009, 10:12 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 12,351
Posted By theholycow
Some good thoughts there. Addressing each... 1....

Some good thoughts there. Addressing each...
1. Break-in: They've been on there for at least two years, possibly longer. I don't remember if I did anything special for break-in, but probably not....
Forum: Transmissions and Running Gear 08-24-2009, 06:03 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 12,351
Posted By theholycow
Tire wear is great, not uneven at all. I wouldn't...

Tire wear is great, not uneven at all. I wouldn't say that rules out shocks, but it doesn't confirm them as the cause of this symptom either...
Forum: Transmissions and Running Gear 08-24-2009, 05:25 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 12,351
Posted By theholycow
Actually, my ride is significantly stiffer than...

Actually, my ride is significantly stiffer than it used to be. I attributed that to general wear on all the suspension, and specifically to tired springs, but maybe it's shocks.

If that's the case...
Forum: Transmissions and Running Gear 08-24-2009, 02:35 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 12,351
Posted By theholycow
184,000

184,000
Forum: Transmissions and Running Gear 08-23-2009, 05:44 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 12,351
Posted By theholycow
No, and I forgot to check the inside brake pads...

No, and I forgot to check the inside brake pads too.
Forum: Transmissions and Running Gear 08-23-2009, 02:02 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 12,351
Posted By theholycow
I forgot to mention, it's matched to speed, as if...

I forgot to mention, it's matched to speed, as if it's happening once per revolution...but I'll still have to check the suspension as you said.
Forum: Transmissions and Running Gear 08-23-2009, 01:53 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 12,351
Posted By theholycow
Question Ride feels bumpy during braking

This is in Bessie, my 2002 GMC Sierra 4x4 with 4 wheel disc brakes and 184,000 miles.

When braking, I get a minor bumpy feeling. I've never felt it before. I don't feel it in the brake pedal, I...
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