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PennSilverTaco's "Perfect 5-Lug Regular Cab" Build, Aspergers, and General BS MegaThread!

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Builds (2005-2015)' started by PennSilverTaco, Jul 15, 2014.

  1. Jan 31, 2020 at 5:27 PM
    PennSilverTaco

    PennSilverTaco [OP] Encyclopedia of useless information...

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    How did you end up speaking to the warranty person
     
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  2. Jan 31, 2020 at 5:29 PM
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    That is basically why I keep the landline, for emergencies. It's truly getting annoying with how frequently they are calling. This one lady goes by different names but she has been calling for at least the past 10 years!
     
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  3. Jan 31, 2020 at 5:31 PM
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    He was one of the calls prior to me losing my temper and taking it off the hook. I would not have even minded the call if he listened to what I said.
     
  4. Jan 31, 2020 at 5:36 PM
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    I do not think they are real people...
     
  5. Jan 31, 2020 at 5:39 PM
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    That one lady uses 3 or 4 different names, I absolutely recognise her voice. I have no idea what kind of scam she is pulling because I hang up on her. I actually blew a whistle in the phone at her once and she stopped calling for a few months.
     
  6. Jan 31, 2020 at 5:44 PM
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    Does she sound foreign?
     
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  7. Jan 31, 2020 at 5:49 PM
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    I have had plenty of foreign calls too, but no this lady mostly uses the name Katy. She has called hundreds of times each year for at least the past 10 years!
     
  8. Jan 31, 2020 at 7:13 PM
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    Have you considered a new truck? :rofl:

    At this point I would replace the drums and shoes.

    Some just squeak. My 3500 rear brakes squeak since day one on the first brake application.
     
  9. Jan 31, 2020 at 7:17 PM
    PennSilverTaco

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    I thought you were serious until I saw the ROFL emoji... :D
     
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  10. Jan 31, 2020 at 7:19 PM
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    Drums are new; I guess just the shoes then? Maybe the linings?

    And your truck is 4-wheel disc, correct? All the heavy-duty GM trucks have been 4-wheel disc since like 2001?
     
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  11. Jan 31, 2020 at 7:23 PM
    ColoradoTJ

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    Yes. 4 wheel disc brakes.
     
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  12. Jan 31, 2020 at 7:24 PM
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    I don't think heavy-duty GM trucks have had rear drum since 1999 or so...
     
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  13. Feb 1, 2020 at 9:03 AM
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    I didn't realize you had roll up windows in your truck, think that Geo was the last vehicle I had with them.
     
  14. Feb 1, 2020 at 9:16 AM
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    o_O 2nd Gen RCs have never had power windows! Even the rare SR5s!
     
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  15. Feb 1, 2020 at 9:19 AM
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    @shakerhood

    I just a left message with my dad's mechanic (he isn't open Saturdays); Gonna bring the truck to him and have him look at the rear brakes. No more dealerships; Gonna bring it to the Goodyear place in Doylestown if my dad's mechanic can't find the problem. My uncle who was a mechanic for many years told me I should try Goodyear or Firestone, but not give them details and only tell them there's a squeak.
     
  16. Feb 1, 2020 at 9:22 AM
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    I would just replace the shoes with a different brand instead of doing all that running around.
     
  17. Feb 1, 2020 at 9:28 AM
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    @PennSilverTaco Is this squeak constant or when you step on the brake pedal?
     
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  18. Feb 1, 2020 at 10:10 AM
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    When I step on the brake pedal...
     
  19. Feb 1, 2020 at 10:11 AM
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    My dad’s mechanic is gonna take a look on Monday...
     
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  20. Feb 1, 2020 at 10:12 AM
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    Replaced the busted kick panel...

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