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whitedog76 · 02-21-2014, 01:41 PM

The rotor over drum setup is about as simple as it gets. The 13" rotor and dual piston caliper should provide enough braking for even the biggest rig. When I pulled the setup I have off of an 03 van I was amazed that it was basically just a standard Bendix setup that we've been using for years.

If guys have problems with them I'm will to bet it's because they aren't using them enough or servicing them.

Most folks that have automatic trannies, never or rarely ever use the parking brake. They need to be cycled every once in awhile to make sure everything stays free.

Another issue I see is that they don't ever get adjusted. the parking brake doesn't have an auto-adjuster. They need to be checked for adjustment when getting serviced. When's the last time you saw the kid at quickie-lube look at your brakes?

02-21-2014, 01:41 PM	#21
whitedog76 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Peoria, IL Posts: 1,450	Re: 14 bolt rear disc brakes with eldorado calipers The rotor over drum setup is about as simple as it gets. The 13" rotor and dual piston caliper should provide enough braking for even the biggest rig. When I pulled the setup I have off of an 03 van I was amazed that it was basically just a standard Bendix setup that we've been using for years. If guys have problems with them I'm will to bet it's because they aren't using them enough or servicing them. Most folks that have automatic trannies, never or rarely ever use the parking brake. They need to be cycled every once in awhile to make sure everything stays free. Another issue I see is that they don't ever get adjusted. the parking brake doesn't have an auto-adjuster. They need to be checked for adjustment when getting serviced. When's the last time you saw the kid at quickie-lube look at your brakes? Last edited by whitedog76; 02-21-2014 at 02:04 PM.