1995 brakes

[WolfpackTLC]

The obvious pops to mind for me.... but first the question... (sorry)

My rear brakes in my 95 are wearing out at a rapidly higher rate than the fronts... about a year per vs. 1.5-2 years per on the fronts. The rig is a 95 w/ 35" MT/R's and a Slee 5" lift. It weighs in close to 8k or so w/ everything else on it.... I know the weight plays a roll, and so does my driving habits and the S/C, but every year? Geez... I just had a catostrophic failure of the passenger side rear pads that killed the boot that seals the piston in the caliper... so now I get to rebuild the caliper... I had to rebuild the left side last summer too...

The obvious is maybe a brake bias valve of some sorts is being affected? What's the not-so-obvious? Anybody?

 

[Rookie2]

Have you adjusted the LSPV??

Check this thread out..
https://forum.ih8mud.com/showthread.php?t=6754&highlight=LSPV


Rookie2

 

[WolfpackTLC]

Hmmm....

 

[Junk]

Wolf, usually the lift changes it so more braking power is received from the front the and the result is the front pads wear too fast. Do you know if the previous owner modified the LSPV (like bent it?). Reason I ask, is it's usually maxxed with just J springs and spacers. If you went to the higher lift, then I'd expect it to be even more biased towards the front.

 

[WolfpackTLC]

J-

That's why I said... hmmm....

Christo was the installer of the lift, so I'm guessing it's safe to assume that he handled the braking mods... I'll look into it just in case... Thanks!

Jason

 

[Beowulf]

Jason,

The LSPV adjustment can be an iterative process. I adjusted mine too far and it started wearing the rear pads much quicker than the fronts.

There is a proper adjustment procedure in the FSM that makes use of some special brake system tools the average DIY mechanic doesn't have. There was one or more posts by Rich explaining how he used the tools and adjusted his LSPV per the FSM.

Consider taking it to a brake shop that can do the FSM procedure or take it back to Slee and explain what is happening.

-B-

 

[cruiserdan]

It is evident that your front-to-rear bias is way out of wack. It may not relate to the original install of the lift and may be a result of some type of impact to the LSVP rod or mount.

I recommend that you consult the FSM for the correct line pressures with the FSM stated load and put gauges on your rig to check out what you actually have.

 

[WolfpackTLC]

I agree.... I'd love to have an excuse to drive back out to CO, but seeing as how I'm in NC, I'm going to have to rely on the dealerhsip and/or someone w/ a Snap-on account or some sort... Thanks for all the intelligent responses... esp. from all of the esteemed " regulars ". I feel special....

 

[Rookie2]

Thanks for all the intelligent responses... esp. from all of the esteemed " regulars ". I feel special....

You're welcome.

R2