Approx how many miles do the brakes last on a 3rd Gen?

[rjohnson916]

My 2005 2500 4x4 Q/C is a little over a year old now. I’ve got about 30K on the odometer, everything works flawless as far as I can tell. Also I have yet to have any wear problems or factory defects other than the weather strip on the driver door, no biggie. My question is things feel a little too-good to be true. When or at what milage should I prepare to maintenance the brake rotors and pads? On all my previous cars/ trucks 30K seemed to be the point where the pads were worn? I had two Toyota Tacoma’s previously, one wore the brakes out at 26-27K the other just a hair over 30K



-Ryan

 

[CPG]

This is largely dependent on the driver. Some people are harder on brakes than others. If one pulls a trailer. there is more wear especially if no exhaust brake is used. Mileage can vary greatly with the individual.

 

[BStoecker]

I'm at 62,700 currently with about 35-40% of that towing. I don't slam on the brakes, and probably have only had 2-3 panic stops in that time. I'm getting new tires hopefully today, so I will have them look at the pads to see what I have left.

 

[n7gxz]

I agree with CPG. It also depends alot on what transmission is in your truck, your sig does not say. I have 122K+ on my 2nd gen and still have about 50% pad left.



Kevin

 

[JasonCzerak]

I killed the stocker tires at 47,000 bald. the breaks are about geez I dunno about %. but there's bout 1/4 inche left? it's about due. I and feel things fad way ealier now.



I don't tow much at all.



As I said before the stock 80,000mile tires lasted 1/2 that



I suspect I can replace pads and get away with just the rotors as they are since they look really good. The rears on my truck looks like they should.



Note. the bigger 295 tires I put on seem to accelerate break ware. Also one of the reasons the breaks fad ealier I'm sure



I expect to get some cross drilled rotors and a set of pads to go with. I have seen them on trucks here. My issue is I want new rims and tires and at this point one should look into bigger breaking system right? $$$$$ is all I have to say.

 

[CPG]

n7gxs is very correct about the different transmissions comparing brake wear. I have had both manual & auto on two Dodge trucks. Hauling a trailer in the mountains there is much more control on decent on steep grades with a manual shift unless of course one has an exhaust brake on their automatic trucks. Its just too bad that D/C has had their heads in the sand for so long in realizeing what the R/Vers need in this country. To have just come out with a compatable automatic that can use an exhaust brake is unbelievable.

 

[Got HO?]

Replaced my front pads & resurfaced rotors last weekend at 71k miles. I had about 20% usable left on the pads but they were starting to squeal a little & didn't stop like they used to. Rear pads have more than 80% left. Some towing, moderate driving overall. Suncoast auto transmission.

 

[TX Gooseneck]

Factory brakes lasted 125k on my truck, pulling very heavy very often. I haven't pulled with this truck near as much, but I'm nearing 100k on the replacements.



Our 05 has 80k now and is untouched, pulling what I used to pull.

 

[dan shss]

I got 100k out of my rear pads and the fronts are still good at 120k... I thought the fronts are suppose to wear first.

 

[cmonroe]

81,000 + on my 04, the pad has about 25% left, the rotors are clean so I am getting ready to pad slap the front.

 

[LesStallings]

I replaced the front at 70k. Tow 15k triple axle without an exhaust brake, but mostly is interstate, so a lot of highway mileage and not too much stop and go.



I could have gone longer but had the hubs off for replacement (front bearings gone). 2WD and 6-speed.



3G brakes are pretty good in my opinion.

 

[MCrossley]

My uncles 03 has 80k on it and he is pretty hard on them but also rarely tows I think he will need some in the next 20k as they squeak just a hint but look ok...

 

[jelag]

My 04 had over 160K miles before it's first brake job..... We pull 90% of the time at trailer weights up to 20K lbs... However the exhaust brake run's all the time... and often the truck would do 200 to 300 miles on the freeway without stopping... . between rest room stops... ...



But we had the boots on the pistons and calipers rot away from the heat... and 2 of the pistons were bad... . so it shows that at some time. . we've gotten them hot... .

 

[BillGotthelf]

I got 45,000 out of the fronts on my 04. 5. I tow occasionaly and I am hard on brakes.

 

[APersondek]

Does anyone know how much a set of Mopar brake pads goes for our trucks? Does anyone use a different brand brake pads @ a better price?

 

[GregTaylor]

i had the local guy in hollywood Ca. change my breaks at 80 k he used ??? brand from the local autozone. the worked great for a week then pulled to the left he replace them with the same autozone breaks and same result 1 week later pulling hard. i asked him to use the mopar and every thing is pechie fine now. go with mopar something to do with the way standard breaks can't deal with the heat. by the way 80 percent of my driving is empty in la traffic.....

gt

 

[blacksheep4x4]

My 03 has 152,000 miles and the original brakes have more than 50% left on them.

 

[Cattletrkr]

Does anyone know how much a set of Mopar brake pads goes for our trucks? Does anyone use a different brand brake pads @ a better price?

About $47 for the rears. Fronts were about the same. Just did mine Thursday at 95. 8K. One rear pad was paper thin, but not cracked or chipped. Fronts are better, but will get replaced anyway as soon as dealer gets some in.



The way these wear, why go with anything but factory???



I use Exh. brake more than the pedal and I'm a wuss. Empty miles don't amount to anything, always have my trailer in tow.

 

[jnelson]

165,000 miles running hot shot w/ original pads.



If your trailer brakes stop your truck like their supposed to, they will last a long time.

 

[BillGotthelf]

Cattletrker-the factory pads are different than the ones you can buy at the dealer. As a matter of fact the pads were manufactured by 3 different suppliers so it would be hard to figuir out which ones you had. The Wagner Severe Duty pads seem to hold up as well if not better than the stockers.

M. Murray-either your using the Amsoil on the brake pads or you do a lot of coasting.