Rotors and brakes opinions

[CruiseLifeB]

Nothin’ for nuthin’ the first priority of any vehicle should be the brakes. For if not yourself, then others…like children.

Yea I budgeted for new everything pads rotors calipers even the hub assembly, so everything is getting replaced if I can reuse the pads cause the thickness I may do that. As far as the codes I have no idea I have to look at that link that you sent me to check .

 

[CruiseLifeB]

As @Schurkey has said, what brake code do you have? Being a '98, it's likely either JB5 or JB6 brakes...

Either way, you at least need new rotors. They're pretty worn out and I wouldn't bother getting them turned. Your pads are still good and calipers look a bit dirty, but otherwise fine.

What exactly is a brake code? Is that like a grade of brakes?

 

[CruiseLifeB]

the brake code is JB6 just checked

 

[Caman96]

So you have 11” rear brakes. That’s a good thing. They’re definitely worth investing in.

 

[CruiseLifeB]

So you have 11” rear brakes. That’s a good thing. They’re definitely worth investing in.

So the codes refer to like the brake system? Or the dimension of the replacement parts ?

 

[Caman96]

So the codes refer to like the brake system? Or the dimension of the replacement parts ?

Read this:

Regular Production Option - Wikipedia

en.wikipedia.org

 

[CruiseLifeB]

Read this:

Regular Production Option - Wikipedia

en.wikipedia.org

Thanks interesting. so more questions .& I don’t want to sound repetitive or like I’m not reading.
Speaking about the brakes specifically (since that was the topic of discussion) JB6 or JB3 etc. would tell you not just the dimensions of rotors , the rear drums, or part specs it speaks on the “grade” of the entire braking system? (Or any system on the truck speaking more broadly)
Like y’all were talking about upgrading if it was JB3 that would be upgrading everything master cylinder & all?

 

[Chevyman1969]

I totally understand trying to cut back cost however, safety is first. Can you bring the rotors down to a machine shop and see if they are able to turn them? If so turn them get lifetime pads then later on get new rotors and have the pads warrantee replaced.

 

[Caman96]

Those rotors aren’t worth the fuel to get to the parts store to turn them.

 

[CruiseLifeB]

I totally understand trying to cut back cost however, safety is first. Can you bring the rotors down to a machine shop and see if they are able to turn them? If so turn them get lifetime pads then later on get new rotors and have the pads warrantee replaced.

I completely agree I’m not rushing cause whatever I do I want it to be the best thing for the truck. I’d like my daughters first time driving to be this one she loves it already & shes 3