Who knows maybe a future class action or recall may manifest itself.

 

I agree with you. I'm planning on keeping mine to the 10 year mark and pretty much any car with 100,000 miles and 10+ years age is getting a different group of people looking at them. It's the group that doesn't have a lot of money to begin with and they are looking for a less expensive vehicle and will take something that is in their price range known shaky transmission or not. In my case I'll know exactly what kind of condition the transmission is in based on my fluid reports and will be able to show them that data (most don't care I've found as they look at price, price price). At that point it'll sell just because it's going to be decent and also rust free due to the Fluid Film. It'll be a win win for whoever buys it.

 

I have inadvertently fixed this. I responded earlier that the proper pedal travel was achieved after a service. Well, I noticed an oil spot on the floor but before realizing that it was coming from something surrounding the steering shaft I gave the brakes 3-5 VERY firm presses to make sure it was not brake fluid getting inside.. Drove off and about kissed the windshield upon first brake press.

Something is not allowing these brakes to self-adjust properly.

If you go this route, PLEASE make sure the vehicle has been sitting and the brakes are not at all hot.

 

Interesting...may have to try this. Were these "firm" presses done with the truck running, just after start-up? And has it held...has it continued to feel & work like this?