2. THERE IS CURRENTLY A PROBLEM with the front brakes. While driving the truck, they feel like and are in fact dragging. When jacked up, the front wheels still rotate but will do so for only 3 revolutions before stopping after giving them a good spin. When I take the wheel off and pull the pads away from the rotor and push the pistons back into the caliper, the wheel spins freely again. The moment that I start the engine and apply then release the brakes, the condition returns. It is possible that this may improve with additional bed in runs but I am not sure. I’ve driven a few hundred miles with this condition with no ill effects and the fronts don’t seem to get much hotter than before. The rear brakes aren’t dragging, but the shoes may not be in good enough condition for them to be able to drag. ANYONE HAVE AN IDEA AS TO WHAT IS HAPPENING OR HOW I SHOULD TROUBLESHOOT THIS?
After Brake Masters ruined my rotors through their lack of experience and knowledge, I installed Power Stop cross drilled rotors with Axxis Non metallic pads (recommended by Power Stop). I noticed the front brakes felt like they were dragging for a week or two afterward but now they feel great and stop extremely well. Give them some time and see if they don't loosen up. I drive at least 60 miles a day so it probably took mine a little shy of 1000 miles to start feeling normal.
Good Luck, Gary
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