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[swathdiver]

Ok, went and separated tanks of fuel from March '18 to current and divided between gasoline and low ethanol content and full ethanol content.

From March '18 to March 17, 2019 on E0 to E30 the average MPG of the truck was 14.68.

From March 18, 2019 to Current on E0 to E30 the average MPG of the truck has been 15.37.

Using the former timeframe on E70 and E85, the average MPG was 11.49 MPG.

Using the latter timeframe on E70 and E85, the average MPG was 11.96 MPG.

Bottom line, the truck's MPG has increased an average of .58 MPG, .69 MPG on gasoline and .47 MPG on Ethanol.

We've been trying to install the drag reduction clips on the rear brakes but the summer rains are here, we'll keep trying to install them though.

 

[mountie]

swathdiver...... You must be REALLY good using Excel !!!

 

[swathdiver]

About three months ago one piston on one of the front calipers failed to retract and caused the truck to vibrate. It got so bad that the steering wheel was wobbling side to side on its own a few blocks away from home. The next day we took the wheels off, pulled the pads, retracted the pistons and serviced the slides and such and all was good until today.

Well today it acted up again and felt like a wheel was about to fall off at 70 MPH, so I slowed to 65 and the vibration was manageable until exiting the highway. Then I had to hit the brakes because some lady ran out into the road to shew a turtle off the side of the road with her umbrella. I pulled over, picked up the turtle and put him in the back of my truck, and put him in the back field of a church's parking lot. There I could smell my brakes but could not find the harbor freight infrared thermometer.

Had lunch with my wife and drove 18 miles home. Taking her to lunch, the steering wheel was cranked to the right to drive in a straight line.

Gas mileage went to the pits, 3 or 4 mpg at some points. Put the truck in neutral at a light and it was like setting the parking brake, truck just stopped! Back on highway, kept the speed at 60 and watched the transmission temp jump to 183 and then back to 169 as the piston receded or wore down the pad and the load on the motor eased up.

So now I've been verifying part numbers and need to decide on a course of action. Should I rebuild the caliper? Replace the hoses? Am I supposed to replace the pads when doing new calipers? I forget. Man, we just did new pads and rotors last year with all OE parts, not cheap.

What do you fellas think? Pete? Ken? Chris? Joe? Pete? Roger?

 

[Tonyrodz]

About three months ago one piston on one of the front calipers failed to retract and caused the truck to vibrate. It got so bad that the steering wheel was wobbling side to side on its own a few blocks away from home. The next day we took the wheels off, pulled the pads, retracted the pistons and serviced the slides and such and all was good until today.

Well today it acted up again and felt like a wheel was about to fall off at 70 MPH, so I slowed to 65 and the vibration was manageable until exiting the highway. Then I had to hit the brakes because some lady ran out into the road to shew a turtle off the side of the road with her umbrella. I pulled over, picked up the turtle and put him in the back of my truck, and put him in the back field of a church's parking lot. There I could smell my brakes but could not find the harbor freight infrared thermometer.

Had lunch with my wife and drove 18 miles home. Taking her to lunch, the steering wheel was cranked to the right to drive in a straight line.

Gas mileage went to the pits, 3 or 4 mpg at some points. Put the truck in neutral at a light and it was like setting the parking brake, truck just stopped! Back on highway, kept the speed at 60 and watched the transmission temp jump to 183 and then back to 169 as the piston receded or wore down the pad and the load on the motor eased up.

So now I've been verifying part numbers and need to decide on a course of action. Should I rebuild the caliper? Replace the hoses? Am I supposed to replace the pads when doing new calipers? I forget. Man, we just did new pads and rotors last year with all OE parts, not cheap.

What do you fellas think? Pete? Ken? Chris? Joe? Pete? Roger?

If it was me--I'd get a rebuilt caliper, replace both front hoses--your choice, oem or braided--and new front pads. Your rotor might be glazed, or even warped due to all the heat generated, so you might need a new rotor unless you can find someone who can cut it for you.

 

[George B]

About three months ago one piston on one of the front calipers failed to retract and caused the truck to vibrate. It got so bad that the steering wheel was wobbling side to side on its own a few blocks away from home. The next day we took the wheels off, pulled the pads, retracted the pistons and serviced the slides and such and all was good until today.

Well today it acted up again and felt like a wheel was about to fall off at 70 MPH, so I slowed to 65 and the vibration was manageable until exiting the highway. Then I had to hit the brakes because some lady ran out into the road to shew a turtle off the side of the road with her umbrella. I pulled over, picked up the turtle and put him in the back of my truck, and put him in the back field of a church's parking lot. There I could smell my brakes but could not find the harbor freight infrared thermometer.

Had lunch with my wife and drove 18 miles home. Taking her to lunch, the steering wheel was cranked to the right to drive in a straight line.

Gas mileage went to the pits, 3 or 4 mpg at some points. Put the truck in neutral at a light and it was like setting the parking brake, truck just stopped! Back on highway, kept the speed at 60 and watched the transmission temp jump to 183 and then back to 169 as the piston receded or wore down the pad and the load on the motor eased up.

So now I've been verifying part numbers and need to decide on a course of action. Should I rebuild the caliper? Replace the hoses? Am I supposed to replace the pads when doing new calipers? I forget. Man, we just did new pads and rotors last year with all OE parts, not cheap.

What do you fellas think? Pete? Ken? Chris? Joe? Pete? Roger?

I would do this:
https://www.rockauto.com/en/moreinfo.php?pk=11532609&cc=1505393&jsn=2520

But verify fitment of course...

 

[kbuskill]

I would definitely replace the caliper, and if doing one side you may as well replace the other side as well.

As for the rotor, you might be able to get by with just sanding the surface to remove any pad material and reuse it but it would be taking a chance of course.

Pads should definitely be replaced.

Hoses might be a good idea... it gives you an excuse to upgrade to stainless brake hoses.

I personally like the drilled and slotted rotors that I am running on all 4 corners of the Burb.

I know there is a difference of opinion on drilled and slotted rotors but these have held up quite well for the last 70k miles.

I have replaced the ceramic pads once since installing the rotors. The first set of pads lasted about 50k miles.

I would eventually like to install the SS lines on mine as well but the braking with the ceramic pads and D&S rotors is fantastic as is.

I would suggest pulling the wheel and looking over everything before making any rash decisions and ordering parts. Let your eyes be the judge.

 

[mountie]

If it was me, safety is #1. Confidence in your brakes is #2.
Considering the price ( all things considering)...... Replace both front calipers / check & service rotors.
Might as well replace hoses to S.S.

........ For a year & a half I was driving on "someone else's" used front brakes. I am so glad my new Powerstop setup & S.S. hoses is done.... I feel confident now.

..But that's me....

 

[Fless]

Then I had to hit the brakes because some lady ran out into the road to shew a turtle off the side of the road with her umbrella. I pulled over, picked up the turtle and put him in the back of my truck, and put him in the back field of a church's parking lot.


What do you fellas think? Pete? Ken? Chris? Joe? Pete? Roger?

Not judging, but one should never relocate or move a turtle more than just off the road, and it should be moved in the direction in which it was traveling. Not a big fan of PETA, but this is true:
https://www.peta.org/action/save-help-turtles-cross-road-safely/

 

[mountie]

"People for the Eating of Tasty Animals".....

But, yes.... Turtles know where they are going, and want to go there.

 

[swathdiver]

Not judging, but one should never relocate or move a turtle more than just off the road, and it should be moved in the direction in which it was traveling. Not a big fan of PETA, but this is true:
https://www.peta.org/action/save-help-turtles-cross-road-safely/

I learned that long before PETA was around, Steve; I'm a Floridian! Helping these critters is a near daily occurance. LOL

Did indeed take the gopher tortoise from the ladies who wanted to throw him into a canal and towards his direction of travel. At the back of the church where he was headed was a field and wooded area with some standing water. This put him about 150 yards from the road. Guess he was tired of the 14 acres on the other side of the road which is our church's property! LOL

Had a low blood sugar episode this morning so too weak to work on the truck. Maybe this evening when it cools down. Wisdom I think has finally caught up to my tendency to overreact and think of the worst. Not spending a nickel until we take it apart and have a look. Thankful for having that luxury!

Thanks for the advise guys, including yours Steve, appreciate you all!