BRAKES!!! Stop Argh!
 

Hey all,
So I am curious about what might be the culprit....
My brakes are working.... BUT they dont seem to be slowing the rig down as it used to.
I am noticing that by the time I get to the stop sign/light that the rig is still moving faster then it normally would.
No it isnt a driver error :-P
So I am wondering if this could be a pad issue or a booster issue?
It does have about 135,000+ miles on it and I bought it as the second owner. i dont know if the brakes were replaces in the first 100,000 miles or not.
I dont have any lights, and really if i stomp the brakes the truck will stop hard, so it has me slightly confused.

Any thoughts on how to check this out?
Thanks

Re: BRAKES!!! Stop Argh!
 

Mine is the same after the aftermarket wheels. What's weird is they aren't any heavier than stock wheels, might even be a little lighter.

I never understood why people always complained about the brakes on these things because before it would stop on a dime but now it definitely doesn't have the stopping power it used to.

I know my pads are the factory pads and they have a ton of meat left on them. I do feel a pulsating in the pedal when I hit it hard. I'm assuming (and hoping) that is the ABS kicking in as opposed to the booster or master cylinder going bad.

My brake fluid looks like Coke, I just don't have the time between work and getting my damned bachelors to put any time into my truck.

If you find anything out keep me posted!

Re: BRAKES!!! Stop Argh!
 

I can't say this is it, but look under the dash and see if brake fluid is leaking in. Had that happen when I bought it (48k) and a few thousand later again. Both under warranty, both times brake -booster? was replaced.

Didnt notice any changes in braking power but if I had left it long enough I'm sure it would have happened.