Dodge rear brake pad input(01' 2500)

crash2 · Feb 21, 2011

So I had one brake pad hit metal (I knew I was getting close but a lil too late). As soon as I can afford to I need to get it fixed.

So what brake pad brands are you guys having good luck with that have good longevity, not too expensive and quiet?

t1h5ta3 · Feb 21, 2011

oops

deerlick · Feb 21, 2011

i prefer performance friction pads for heavy rigs like yours, i have the same truck, and have installed hundreds on vehicles that come through our shop. they are quiet and take heat really well, never had them fade away under heavy loaded down braking, down long grades.

boardbysled · Feb 21, 2011

Isn't thier some chevy slave cylinder mod you can do for cheap also?

JOOP · Feb 22, 2011

We've been using Centric brakes. I have them up from and shoes in the rear. I got 40K on them(fronts) and they still had 50% left, but I changed them anyways.

crash2 · Feb 22, 2011

boardbysled said:
Isn't thier some chevy slave cylinder mod you can do for cheap also?

Pads--not shoes...

crash2 · Feb 22, 2011

JOOP said:
We've been using Centric brakes. I have them up from and shoes in the rear. I got 40K on them(fronts) and they still had 50% left, but I changed them anyways.

whatever I had in there went 160k

zukkev · Feb 22, 2011

Yours is rear disc eh mikey?
We use either the Centric's as well with good results...Also use Wagner Thermoquiets quite a bit with good results.....Both wear really well, and are quiet/nearly dust-free...

crash2 · Feb 22, 2011

zukkev said:
Yours is rear disc eh mikey?
We use either the Centric's as well with good results...Also use Wagner Thermoquiets quite a bit with good results.....Both wear really well, and are quiet/nearly dust-free...

yup--I got the goods :redneck:

Thanks for the input guys....

Lucky Jeff · Feb 22, 2011

crash said:
whatever I had in there went 160k

Sure, brag about having rear disc.. My turn to brag. Mine have 160k on them too, but look brand new!.... It's pretty easy to do when they have never worked.. Gotta love pre 01.5 Dodges :booo:

toyzuk · Feb 22, 2011

my truck has 245k and the pads still look great. the previous owner changed the fronts, checked the backs, but never changed the backs. i guess dodge preferred low maintenace above working brakes

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skinny_pedal · Feb 22, 2011

We use Centrics on the trucks and have been having good results with them. Not a fan of the Wagners anymore. Ever since O'rielly bought out Schucks it appears a lot of the big name companies are loosing there quality.

Avanteone · Feb 28, 2011

I'll echo the good results with Centric. On all the trucks and fleet stuff we've been using their 106 series Severe Duty pads with very good results.

PORTER · May 10, 2011

Performance Friction.

leadfoot067 · May 10, 2011

performance friction carbon mets,cheapest from auto zone,the warmer they are the better they stop,very nice when towing...have had them on both of my tow rigs...:awesomework: