early 99 brakes

[jo4450]

is there a difference in the brake pads for the early 99? do i have to make sure they are for early 99 when i buy them

[dalton1]

I'm pretty sure there the same.

[jo4450]

is it just the brake rotors that are differnt?

[superduty4x4]

Originally Posted by jo4450

is it just the brake rotors that are differnt?

That's my understanding.

[panheadjay]

i had put brakes on my 99 a couple of months ago(rotors,pads) from advance autoand everything fit good.i just went on a 1500 mi trip this weekend and my rotors are grooved,just on the outer the inner is fine,it was also making a noise.anybody had trouble with advance auto parts? sorry for asking on someone elses thead but it could apply to jo4450

[Quickhorse]

Pads are the same. Difference is the hub bearing and rotor. the offset on the rotor is different. Most guys that need hub bearings go with the 99.5 and newer b/c they are cheaper. But when you do this you need to buy rotors for the late model style as well.

[RichardT]

Man, i changed out my rotors & pads from advanced auto. all went well on the drivers side. Now the passanger side i had problems. Once i had the rotors & brads re-installed. i couldn't turn the tire very easly. it seemed that. it was right up against that whole brake assembly. I took it off and did the drivers side. no problem at all on that side, And before i did that i compared the rotors. no diff. Tried again, same thing. I just rolled it like that after scratching my head for about an hour. now it just has a groove where it was rubbing. but my brakes are find. I tested them out right after thoroughly. ANd where i drive they get tested on a dailey bases. I'm still cofused about that.

[Full Force]

Originally Posted by Quickhorse

Pads are the same. Difference is the hub bearing and rotor. the offset on the rotor is different. Most guys that need hub bearings go with the 99.5 and newer b/c they are cheaper. But when you do this you need to buy rotors for the late model style as well.

So, if I need wheel bearings down the road (and I will) I can just use the 99.5 ones and buy 99.5 rotors? everything else is the same??

[Quickhorse]

Originally Posted by Full Force

So, if I need wheel bearings down the road (and I will) I can just use the 99.5 ones and buy 99.5 rotors? everything else is the same??

Correct . . . Just order front wheel hub bearings and rotors for a 2001 to avoid confusion to the parts store employee

It usually costs in between $450 and $500 for rotors, pads and hub bearings.

[GoldieStroker944]

ok i will share with all of you that are having trouble with your brakes something i found out the hard way...wether installing all new (or just pads like me) i usually never put a rotar on and get along awesome you NEED to make sure that actuating rods that the two bolts bolt into with the rubber boots on it are free and greased GOOD if not you will have major trouble with these trucks brakes