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    June 3rd, 2004 02:12 PM #1
    hello again guys, i have another question for you SUV experts out there.

    i noticed that my brakes begin to get a little stiff after driving for some time, usually during long drives (e.g. manila - bataan). they start off feeling normal when i begin my drive but tend to get stiff after an hour or so (almost an hour sometimes) of driving. can anyone help me out here?

    its a 95 isuzu bighorn LS, no ABS but with 4-wheel discs. i have bigger sized tires (i forgot the actual size), the ones that the 2003 and up skyroof edition trooper use.
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    June 3rd, 2004 04:21 PM #2
    Pls clarify, do you mean they don't bite as well or it's harder to depress brake pedal?

    Have you changed pads, brake fluid, rotors recently?
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    June 3rd, 2004 04:38 PM #3
    sorry, i mean its harder to press the brake pedal thats all. it still stops normally and i dont feel that its harder to stop the vehicle, its just harder to depress the pedal.
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    June 3rd, 2004 04:39 PM #4
    i havent changed anything regarding the braking system since i got the trooper.
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    June 3rd, 2004 04:52 PM #5
    Suggest you change brake fluid, new dot3, and check the brake pads and rotors for wear.
    If it doesn't improve then you may have to buy a brake master kit- which may be due considering it's 9 years old.
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    June 3rd, 2004 05:59 PM #6
    hmm, that's probably it. same thing happens to our honda civic. probably have to check that too.
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    June 3rd, 2004 09:43 PM #7
    attic: palagay ko nangangalay ka lang o pagod ka na kaya mahirap tapakan. Yung suggestion ni jackaroo sundin mo ha.
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    June 3rd, 2004 09:57 PM #8
    naaah garyq i dont think so. good one though... hehehe
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    June 4th, 2004 08:34 AM #9
    attic: sa akin due na for replacement yung lining/pads. Sa brake syst pina-drain ko before yung fluid and bleeding. DOT3 at least recommended sa atin
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    June 4th, 2004 09:18 AM #10
    IMO,

    as additional sa mga post ni LORD JACKAROO baka kailangan mo din i drain kasi feeling ko may Hangin na ang Brake system.. i try mo muna i bleed
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    June 4th, 2004 10:31 AM #11
    hmmm, considering na i haven't checked the brakes since i got the vehicle, (just went to a trusted mechanic to make sure everything is in order) i should have the master kit checked just in case.

    good advice guys, maraming salamat.
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    January 25th, 2006 07:50 PM #12
    Quote Originally Posted by attic_dude
    hello again guys, i have another question for you SUV experts out there.

    i noticed that my brakes begin to get a little stiff after driving for some time, usually during long drives (e.g. manila - bataan). they start off feeling normal when i begin my drive but tend to get stiff after an hour or so (almost an hour sometimes) of driving. can anyone help me out here?

    its a 95 isuzu bighorn LS, no ABS but with 4-wheel discs. i have bigger sized tires (i forgot the actual size), the ones that the 2003 and up skyroof edition trooper use.
    Sir,

    I have some suggesions. Check the brake pads and rotor for wear. Some brake pads are too hard for the disk. Some are soft that have good stopping power but doesnt last long. and also System bleed the whole brake line. air or clogging might be the culprit.
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    January 25th, 2006 09:03 PM #13
    Check all braking systems.
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    January 26th, 2006 08:55 AM #14
    matagal na yata ang thread nato.
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