$450 of IPD brake parts later, and Helga running and stopping so much better...cheating a bit here...my other ride and workhorse, '91 Chevy pickup with uber miles...when lights on, dash and headlights seem a bit dimmer than they should be...not running, battery at 12.3 volts...while running, 'only' 13.8 going to battery, and screwdriver to the back of the alternator magnetic force test yields a weak at best magnetic pull to said screwdriver...time to replace?...alternator a NAPA rebuild I put in at least 3/4 yrs ago...haven't had any issue with startup, but....hate having go south on me in the middle of the occasional long road trip I use the truck for...