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Nicholas
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5/05/2002
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I was thinkin about replacing my rear drums with rotors. But dont know much about that process. Is there a kit or something? I want to replace them with a Slotter rotor, titanium is a preferance, as well as being Raybestos (sp). If anyone know about this process, id appreciate it. Thank you
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BlackDakRacer
Dodge Dakota
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5/05/2002
16:48:42
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Stainless Steel Brake Corp, or something like that makes a kit for the dakotas. Check on the sporttruck.com site for how-to's or look in Truckin or Sport Truck for their ad.
~~Eric
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kota on 20s
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5/05/2002
19:05:01
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last i checked they were $650 at truckperformance.com
i have heard they are not worth the money. not a big differance in stopping power
Eric, 98 5.2 5speed, K&N gen II, 50mm TB, 2bbl M-1, 1.7RR's, JBA ciramic headers, carsound cat, dumped gibson, and a lot more
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Nicholas
Dodge Dakota
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5/05/2002
21:29:00
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damn.. thats nuts! thanks for the info! ill stick to drums~!
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Justin_NTFS
Dodge Dakota
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5/06/2002
21:59:48
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The only thing you do by getting 4-wheel-disc is loosing your ability to stop on wet roads, the drums are ABS. The ABS keeps you from sliding when you slam on the brakes on a slick road.
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kota on 20s
GenIII
5/07/2002
00:59:50
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the disks are abs too... arnt they?
Eric, 98 5.2 5speed, K&N gen II, 50mm TB, 2bbl M-1, 1.7RR's, JBA ciramic headers, carsound cat, dumped gibson, and a lot more
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Clevite 77
Dodge Dakota
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5/07/2002
11:17:03
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I think the rear ABS sensor is in the rear diff, it looks at the ring gear if it completely stops, ABS is applied. So I don't care what ya have stopping it the fluid (or pedal) is still going to surge.
Please correct me if I'm wrong though
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Justin_NTFS
Dodge Dakota
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5/07/2002
13:23:06
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The disks are made to lock, that's why you're front wheels lock when you slamm on the brakes, the back one's don't. That keeps you from sliding.
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Justin_NTFS
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5/07/2002
13:25:09
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For an example watch the new Dodge Ram commercials, when going into truckville he slams on the brake and the entire trucks slides.
The new Ram has 4-wheel-disc.
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kota on 20s
GenIII
5/07/2002
15:05:09
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i could have gotten 4 wheel abs from the dealer fo $500... and that dosent include front drums.
are you saying ALL cars with disks do not have abs? the ONLY (newer) car i can think of that you can not get abs with is a viper. but i thing for 2002 you can
Eric, 98 5.2 5speed, K&N gen II, 50mm TB, 2bbl M-1, 1.7RR's, JBA ciramic headers, carsound cat, dumped gibson, and a lot more
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bjlindsey
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5/08/2002
04:54:35
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I BETTER have 4wheel ABS on my '01...I certainly paid for it...and those thingys I can see through the spokes on my front wheels BETTER be friggin rotors, or there's gonna be hell to pay!!!!
01 QC 4x4 5.9L 3.92 LSD
3" Body Lift, 305/75-R16 XTerrains,
K&N clone, Clear Corners, Carbon Fiber Tails,
www.FreeGasForYou.com
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Tim
Dodge Dakota
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5/08/2002
16:17:37
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If you install the rear discs yes the antilock will work. That is correct the sensor is on the ring gear in the rear end. Most of our trucks are just rear wheel antilock although 4 wheel antilock is available. You are correct day to day driving you will not notice a difference. For high performance with repeated stops and high speed stops the discs are less prone to fading. Rear wheel discs have been discussed on this site before look up rear wheel discs.
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TEAMFAST
Dodge Dakota
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5/08/2002
22:12:15
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If your looking for better braking performance,
upgrading your front discs to a larger diameter
and multi piston caliper will suit you better.
Unless your racing 4 wheel disc shouldnt be a
concern.
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Nicholas
Dodge Dakota
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5/09/2002
16:32:54
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Larger rotor, and multi piston caliper?? Sounds expensive.. got any prices? roughly..
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Tim
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5/09/2002
20:42:11
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Your right teamfast larger discs and multi piston calipers would be a better option, but no one makes them! At $650 upgrading to rear discs is a great modification. Also add slotted rotors and top grade brake pads at the same time and you won't be disapointed. This is the best brake system you can put on our trucks at this time. If someone comes out with a larger front rotor and multi piston calipers it will be far more expensive than $650. As I have said before rear discs are an improvement even at 30% of total braking for high performance use.
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kota on 20s
GenIII
5/10/2002
00:28:19
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speedtweaks does sell the bigger breaks for the dakotas... i think you have to run at least a 17" rim, and the things are like $3500 bucks!! NO THANK YOU!
i have also heard from people who have put the rear break kit on, that they are not worth the money.
ONE QUESTION THOUGH- how much do they weigh? if they drop the pounds, they might make you accelorate quicker... remember every 10lbs of unsprong weight = 100 lbs of sprong weight
Eric, 98 5.2 5speed, K&N gen II, 50mm TB, 2bbl M-1, 1.7RR's, JBA ciramic headers, carsound cat, dumped gibson, and a lot more
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JMII
Dodge Dakota
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5/12/2002
11:46:20
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Justin_NTFS - do really believe everything you see on commericals/TV.
Like bjlindsey said, I got the all wheel ABS option too - and them shinny things up front are discs.
Most trucks have rear wheel ABS standard because with nothing in the bed (or in tow) your truck is a front heavy beast. Even my '94 Ranger Splash had rear ABS! Once my boat is hooked up it's possible that the fronts might be forced into lock, thus I opted for 4 wheel ABS. I went sliding thru an intersection once in Blazer with a boat behind us... and it was no fun at all.
- John
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