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Walts_restoration · 03-05-2009, 02:55 AM

Turns out the correct answer was brakes. For the last couple of days ive been driving home, truck has been pulling to the right. Yesterday, she got a little topsy turvy, but nothing bad. Today on the way to my buddies it felt like the wind was going a hundred miles an hour, turns out the wind was blowing pretty good at my side, so i ignored it, then my steering got loose one way and tight the other, so i thought maybe my tie rods were going bad. When i got to my buddies house, grabbed the flashlight, crawled underneath, and was greeted with smoke. First thing i do, pop the hood, coming from drivers side, looked for wires against exhaust manifolds, nothing. Start looking some more. Driver side caliper, hubcap was extremely warm, so i now at least have located the problem. As i stated earlier, the truck was pulling to the drivers side, and the entire way home it was bucking like a bent disc, which is more than likely made itself present. I assume the caliper failed, i cant remmber if i replaced the brake lines two years ago or not, that may be the culprit, and i know my rear brakes are crap, been meaning to change them for a while. So whats everyone's vote, going to pull it off tomorrow and see. Is is possible the caliper failed and bent the disc? I wouldn't think the wheel bearings failed, because that would have locked up the front drivers wheel completely, but hen again i cannot recall if i repacked them, or they looked good enough the last time i did brakes, which was two or three years ago. Theres nothing worse than the smell of burning pads.

rod86 · 03-05-2009, 04:53 AM

looks like a full suspension/steerin/brakes/etc overhaul is on order...

D13 · 03-05-2009, 06:56 AM

Once the caliper locks up the rotor gets hot and warps. Usually requires new rotor. If it was smoning better bet on new bearings and seals too.

Calipers are pretty cheap, but those rotors.... and if it got that hot and warped bad it probably is beyond turning.

Walts_restoration · 03-05-2009, 02:09 PM

Havent even pulled it off yet. Im betting the hole went bad. Now, the half tons have the inch and inch and a quarter rotors or something like that, mines a 6050gvw, does that make it have the thicker rotors? And the measurement is just across the edge of the rotor, not the shaft of the spindle correct?

Looks like im gonna have to drive one of my camaros now, supposed to rain this friday too, should have a blast.

Driveway Dreams · 03-05-2009, 02:30 PM

[QUOTE=Walts_restoration;3181522]Now, the half tons have the inch and inch and a quarter rotors or something like that, mines a 6050gvw, does that make it have the thicker rotors? And the measurement is just across the edge of the rotor, not the shaft of the spindle correct?[QUOTE]

Yes the trucks have the 1" and 1.25" Rotors. And you are correct in where to measure it. But as far as what is on yours...I am unsure. I thought mine was gonna be the big rotors and it has smaller ones.

spudz · 03-05-2009, 06:14 PM

Turn the rotors, get two new calipers and brake lines...they are cheap....just get em.. and get a decent set of brake pads like bendix or some kind of semi metalic.. master cyl are real cheap too....if it looks like its been leaking by the booster just get one....they are like 20 bux... get two new wheel cyls for the back....again they are cheap...get a hardware kit....they are cheap....look at the drums...if they look ok, they prolly are...if they are scored up, get em turned.. get new shoes... replace... also a good time to see if you need axles seals.. You can replace everything and turn everything, repack the wheel bearings for like 200-300 bux... depending on what brand stuff you get..and brakes are something you dont want to just "get by" with if you know what I mean.... then you KNOW your good next time you go for the brakes.. also replace rubber line in rear. Be sure to flush all the old nast corosive brake fluid.

Walts_restoration · 03-05-2009, 06:23 PM

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Originally Posted by spudz

Turn the rotors, get two new calipers and brake lines...they are cheap....just get em.. and get a decent set of brake pads like bendix or some kind of semi metalic.. master cyl are real cheap too....if it looks like its been leaking by the booster just get one....they are like 20 bux... get two new wheel cyls for the back....again they are cheap...get a hardware kit....they are cheap....look at the drums...if they look ok, they prolly are...if they are scored up, get em turned.. get new shoes... replace... also a good time to see if you need axles seals.. You can replace everything and turn everything, repack the wheel bearings for like 200-300 bux... depending on what brand stuff you get..and brakes are something you dont want to just "get by" with if you know what I mean.... then you KNOW your good next time you go for the brakes.. also replace rubber line in rear. Be sure to flush all the old nast corosive brake fluid.

Plan on it, went to orileys and everythings in stock or coming, but they only show one rotor for a 77 half ton 2wd, so that scares me, hopefuly its the right one. I always buy the good parts for up front, but the rear drums i use the cheaper shoes since your front brakes take most of the hit.

03-05-2009, 02:55 AM	#1
Walts_restoration Real Projects never die Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Lawrence, kansas Posts: 1,508	My truck told me what it wants me to fix next Turns out the correct answer was brakes. For the last couple of days ive been driving home, truck has been pulling to the right. Yesterday, she got a little topsy turvy, but nothing bad. Today on the way to my buddies it felt like the wind was going a hundred miles an hour, turns out the wind was blowing pretty good at my side, so i ignored it, then my steering got loose one way and tight the other, so i thought maybe my tie rods were going bad. When i got to my buddies house, grabbed the flashlight, crawled underneath, and was greeted with smoke. First thing i do, pop the hood, coming from drivers side, looked for wires against exhaust manifolds, nothing. Start looking some more. Driver side caliper, hubcap was extremely warm, so i now at least have located the problem. As i stated earlier, the truck was pulling to the drivers side, and the entire way home it was bucking like a bent disc, which is more than likely made itself present. I assume the caliper failed, i cant remmber if i replaced the brake lines two years ago or not, that may be the culprit, and i know my rear brakes are crap, been meaning to change them for a while. So whats everyone's vote, going to pull it off tomorrow and see. Is is possible the caliper failed and bent the disc? I wouldn't think the wheel bearings failed, because that would have locked up the front drivers wheel completely, but hen again i cannot recall if i repacked them, or they looked good enough the last time i did brakes, which was two or three years ago. Theres nothing worse than the smell of burning pads. __________________ Ill put it this way, ive got a few lawn ornaments My name tag says Ryan KansasTwister On other forums Last edited by Walts_restoration; 03-05-2009 at 02:56 AM.

03-05-2009, 04:53 AM	#2
rod86 great southern land Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: perth - australia Posts: 6,194	Re: My truck told me what it wants me to fix next looks like a full suspension/steerin/brakes/etc overhaul is on order... __________________ rod 86 chevy c10 silverado

03-05-2009, 06:56 AM	#3
D13 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Memphis MI Posts: 1,851	Re: My truck told me what it wants me to fix next Once the caliper locks up the rotor gets hot and warps. Usually requires new rotor. If it was smoning better bet on new bearings and seals too. Calipers are pretty cheap, but those rotors.... and if it got that hot and warped bad it probably is beyond turning. __________________ 1987 2 ton 1982 250/TH350 beater in progress Dad's 1981 3/4 L6 3 on tree posi and no options, awaiting restoration or scrapping Plus a mess o' tractors

03-05-2009, 02:09 PM	#4
Walts_restoration Real Projects never die Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Lawrence, kansas Posts: 1,508	Re: My truck told me what it wants me to fix next Havent even pulled it off yet. Im betting the hole went bad. Now, the half tons have the inch and inch and a quarter rotors or something like that, mines a 6050gvw, does that make it have the thicker rotors? And the measurement is just across the edge of the rotor, not the shaft of the spindle correct? Looks like im gonna have to drive one of my camaros now, supposed to rain this friday too, should have a blast. __________________ Ill put it this way, ive got a few lawn ornaments My name tag says Ryan KansasTwister On other forums

03-05-2009, 02:30 PM	#5
Driveway Dreams I have car A.D.D. Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Greeley, Northern Colorado Posts: 4,147	Re: My truck told me what it wants me to fix next [QUOTE=Walts_restoration;3181522]Now, the half tons have the inch and inch and a quarter rotors or something like that, mines a 6050gvw, does that make it have the thicker rotors? And the measurement is just across the edge of the rotor, not the shaft of the spindle correct?[QUOTE] Yes the trucks have the 1" and 1.25" Rotors. And you are correct in where to measure it. But as far as what is on yours...I am unsure. I thought mine was gonna be the big rotors and it has smaller ones. __________________ -Gerald Building vehicles in memory of the first "car guy" I ever knew, my Grandpa. Bob Dunham 1935-2009. Rest in peace. 61 GMC Suburban SOLD The 86 build thread SOLD Are you a Colorado member?Click here.

03-05-2009, 06:14 PM	#6
spudz Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Branchville SC Posts: 1,647	Re: My truck told me what it wants me to fix next Turn the rotors, get two new calipers and brake lines...they are cheap....just get em.. and get a decent set of brake pads like bendix or some kind of semi metalic.. master cyl are real cheap too....if it looks like its been leaking by the booster just get one....they are like 20 bux... get two new wheel cyls for the back....again they are cheap...get a hardware kit....they are cheap....look at the drums...if they look ok, they prolly are...if they are scored up, get em turned.. get new shoes... replace... also a good time to see if you need axles seals.. You can replace everything and turn everything, repack the wheel bearings for like 200-300 bux... depending on what brand stuff you get..and brakes are something you dont want to just "get by" with if you know what I mean.... then you KNOW your good next time you go for the brakes.. also replace rubber line in rear. Be sure to flush all the old nast corosive brake fluid. __________________ 2004 z71, 96 z71 on 38s, 88 Chevy k5 blazer, 4in lift. 84 swb project, 82 SWB project , 84 chevy 4x4 lwb project, 88 Jimmy beater/highschool ride. 79 c30. 99 tahoe 4x4 project. and a bunch of parts trucks.. Last edited by spudz; 03-05-2009 at 06:15 PM.

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