coontz0473

I did a search on brakes and found several opinions. I have decided to go with the OEM front pad set from the DC. I stopped in at my local dealer today for a price and was a little shocked... .... He said he could order a set of OE front brakes for my truck for $134 + tax... What do you all think of this price? Is it in the ballpark or too high. I referenced some threads that said that these OE brakes are something Dodge actually did a good job on and should replace with them instead of others. I guess I'll have to pay the price, but was wondering if anyone knew of a cheaper price or was $134 not bad. Thanks, Greg

RamWheelsBy4

I don't remember exactly what I paid, but I did go back with the OEM pads. I think that sounds pretty close to what I paid. I do think the manufacture OEM brakes are pretty good. I'll see if I can find the invoice later.

Buzzer

You could try this site. A little bit cheaper.

http://www.dodge-auto-parts-dealer.com/parts.htm
Edit:
www.trademotion.com Actually its Mechaniscsville Dodge in Va. you can do a search and find the trademotion link to their store on line. They have them even cheaper at roughly $88 a set for the front pads. All the sites I visited showed the pads at $118.00 MSRP

Raspy

I just paid $106. for the premium pads from the dealer near here. Prices vary from $106. to about $140. I'm willing to pay it because they work so well.

Wetspirit

coontz0473

Thanks guys for all the info...looks like $134 + tax isn't too far off. I guess I'll get them on order Mon. Thanks again.

bkrukow

I was suprised the other day when i checked mine. I had a flat tire on the front so when I removed it I checked the pads and they still looked like new. I figured with as much talk as there is abought front breaks on here that they dident last long. I have 50K on the truck and the pads and rotors look like new, at least on the passanger side.

Prodart440

Just checked mine today when I rotated my tires. I have 50,000 miles and figure I can get another 10,000 out of them. I will go with the OE pads.

Aaron

Equalizer 2

Even if the passenger side looks great, check the driver's side just to be safe. I have seen brakes look good on one side and be worn out on the other.

One of the big things going for you is you have the 6 speed so you probably down shift and thus need to use your brakes less. I only have 43,000 on mine and they look great. I will be checking them again at 45,000 when I rotate my tires. I rotate my tires every 5K - 6K so I check my brakes then, I also have close to half the tread left on my tires with very even wear.

mattk50

I have 83,000 on mine and i still have another 10 - 15,000 left on them.I will definately go with the oe ones when i replace them.

Dieseljunkie

Reminds me, I need to check mine. I'm sure they are fine, but I get a little bit of a squeak on light braking, that drives me crazy. I'm sure they aren't worn out yet, as I only have 35k miles on my truck.

Scott

dadwolf2

Did the 2nd gen trucks have brake problems? Seems like I was talking to a guy with a 2nd gen truck who liked everything but his brakes. If so, was this something DC fixed? Just wondering.

Peterbilt

Anyone know who makes the pads for DC. I have 71K and there is more than 50% left.

Pete