2nd Gen Non-Engine/Transmission Front brake pads which dealership is right?

[ddechris]

After reading several old posts on brake pads, the concenus seems to be go with OEM or upgrade to so specialized aftermarket set-ups.



I decided to go with OEM this go around. I called one dealership, gave them the last 9 digits of the VIN number and the guy said they don't have them, but they can get them for $80. I called one closer to work and gave him the last 8 digits of the VIN and he said he had them in stock for $56.



Who has the right story?



- Dave

 

[kenny61]

Don't know but make sure they are the same part number, If you post the part number somebody else who got dealer pads might be able to help out

 

[MLee]

Check your Geno's catalog pg 62 OEM 54. 00 Hawk Hi Performance 73. 00. Don't forget to change the brake fluid. Plus shipping.

 

[Forrest Nearing]

dealers can give you any price they want... I wouldn't be surprised if they're the same exact part number

 

[Regcabguy]

Try Dodge Parts Online Parts & Accessories Catalog. The guy I spoke to was very knowledgable. They're in Wa state so no tax if you reside elsewhere and a substantial discount off of retail. Very low shipping charge.

 

[jelag]

I'd guess that the lower price might be an aftermarket pad... . Think about this... They have to use OE parts on warranty and customer pay work in the shop... . but I'd be they would use a less expensive aftermarket pad on cars for the used car lot and for some over the counter sales where they have to compete with others... .

I use a high quality Performance Friction product... . We like them because of the higher coefficient of friction and the better resistance to heat fade... we usually get very good mileage on our trucks but also pull heavy loads... . We don't use special rotors, nor do we turn the rotors unless we need to...

But we always flush the system and only compress the piston after the bleeder is open... .

 

[georgej]

Dodge sells a "value line" replacement disc brake pad for $59. 95 front or back. I'm not sure this is exactly the same as the factory supplied part.

 

[CSkal]

To consider what jelag noted, I have seen invoices come out of the dealer with that little telltale "*" next to a part. . footnote says something to the effect of "a high quality aftermarket part was installed in your vehicle... " so dealers do use aftermarket parts and do offer them if asked. This might not apply to all dealers.

 

[Midnite]

What ever happened to Sam Peterson? He was a serious brake guru here awhile back, and I remember he always recommended the Performance Friction pads and shoes.

Mike

 

[Bob4x4]

The Value line is not the same as the oem pad



Bob

 

[ddechris]

Thanks for all the advice. Merry Christmas to all!

 

[Matt42]

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I use a high quality Performance Friction product... . We like them because of the higher coefficient of friction and the better resistance to heat fade... we usually get very good mileage on our trucks but also pull heavy loads... . We don't use special rotors, nor do we turn the rotors unless we need to...



But we always flush the system and only compress the piston after the bleeder is open... .

I use Performance Friction on all my vehicles where there is a part number. I discovered them sort of by accident. My brother used to race in SCCA. He found that the $40 performance friction pads lasted through one race and actually worked better than the $200 pads (which also lasted through one race).



In installed Performance Friction pads on my truck after I smoked the OEM pads pulling a trailer down the grade from the Mogollon Rim into Camp Verde. They've been great and are not hard on the rotors.