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GMC K3500 Front Brake Prob.

I own a 2000 GMC 3500 4X4 with 60000 miles on it. I keep having a reoccurring problem with the front brakes. The rotors keep warping. I have had the disks resurfaced and than replaced. New pads put in place with each new resurfacing/changing of disk. This only solves the problem for a short period of time. It seams that when I let the same person use my truck, it is brought back with the front end shaking when braking at about 35-40 mph. I use the truck to pull a 33ft 5-wheel camper and have not personally had the problem until he barrows it.

Is any one else having the same problem? Other than not letting the same person barrow my truck, does any one out there have a solution? Has any one else tried putting aftermarket Heavy duty disk/pads on the 1-ton truck? Am I doing something wrong or should I let a local firestone dealer repair it for $225.

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<mforgeron
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you may be loaNing your Truck to a TWO FOOTED DRIVER ! ( Rides the BRAKES )

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no one

Ok got ask some questions here. How many times have the rear brakes been done? You are adjusting them when the fronts are replaced? And then as part of a service routine? The rear axle seals aren't leaking? How are the front shocks and springs? does it nose dive bad when the brakes are hit? Do your trailer's brakes work? Is he pulling a trailer and do his trailer's brakes work?

I had a '98 kept coming back under warranty, untill one of their "workers" brought it in, and forgot to leave the twin axle lawn service trailer that required a jack under the tongue to get it off the hitch were ever they had been leaving it before. No trailer brakes, no more warranty service ether.

Perhaps it's time for your friend to get his own truck. Heavy duty pads may or may not help you stop better, and will generate more heat, and more than likely will chew the rotors faster.

Whitelightning

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Whitelightning

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