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Gino Fultano
Dodge Dakota
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12/09/2002
19:11:25
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i have a 2000 dakota slt with a v6 and i cant help but notice, the braking really sucks on this truck. is there any upgrades out there? i know i can just get a set of performance pads, but i think the rotors are way undersized. the braking fades like crazy. has anyone ever thought about swaping over the rotors and calipers from a dodge full size? please email me if you have any insight. thanks
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Michael
DakotaEnthusiast
12/09/2002
19:36:53
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Upgrading the rear drums to discs improves braking alot. It also maximizes brake life. Check out my install pics @ www.pbase.com/wiz473
Also do a search for previous post on the subject and you'll see why I upgraded.
Michael
Z-Tube, R/T Rims, SSB Rear Disc Conversion, Alpine Head-Unit, Infinity Kappa Speakers, SilverStar Headlights, HO Cams & Intake installed.
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2THEXTRM
GenIII
12/09/2002
19:54:16
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How much did the conversion cost if you don't mind me asking and where do u get the kit from? Thanks.
Flowmaster cat back w/15 inch chrome tip, Volant Intake, Poweraid TB Spacer, Splitfire Plugs, full synthetic fluids
3 inch body/1.5 inch Block Lift, 305 70-16 X-Terrains on AR Terons, Pro Comp ES9000's
Grizzly double/single rollbar with (6) Hella's, Manik Nerfs, Line-X, Hard Work & $$$$$$$$$$
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Michael
DakotaEnthusiast
12/09/2002
20:33:49
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$749.00 Including shipping and free slotted rotor upgrade. From www.performancesuspension.com
Z-Tube, R/T Rims, SSB Rear Disc Conversion, Alpine Head-Unit, Infinity Kappa Speakers, SilverStar Headlights, HO Cams & Intake installed.
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DW
Dodge Dakota
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12/09/2002
21:46:30
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I had brake problems with my 00 Dak, warped rotors and overheated front brakes while towing. I solved the problem by adjusting the back brakes by hand, the rear shoes were way too loose. The truck doesn't nose dive while braking anymore, and I haven't overheated the front brakes while towing.
Check out the old post that's something like "Dakota brakes lawsuit". A couple of guys point out that if the back brakes are not functioning properly, the front brakes are doing 100% of the braking.
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Michael
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12/10/2002
11:02:02
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That's right the rear drums do not work correctly, but when you convert to rear discs you have to adjust the distribution block so that more power is distributed to the rear discs to remove alot of the load from the front discs. You cannot modify it to use for the drums because they do not handle the extra load well.
Michael
Z-Tube, R/T Rims, SSB Rear Disc Conversion, Alpine Head-Unit, Infinity Kappa Speakers, SilverStar Headlights, HO Cams & Intake installed.
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blueballs
Dodge Dakota
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12/10/2002
11:55:02
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I have started to buy parts from the 03 dakotas they come w/rear discs. Can pay 700+ all at once
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