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After a brief search in the archives... . I found very little in terms of who's using what type/brand/style of replacement pads for our Rams. Does anyone have feedback from different pads... . or do I have to use the factory stuff? Unfortunately, I've had some bad luck with brakes from those local chain store's. Between poor fit and finish & squealing like a pig. I'd prefer to buy a quality part. Rather than the cheapest one Autozone, etc. . could buy. .

Thanks in advance.

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98. 5' 24v 2500 Auto/3. 54 4x4 SB QC 285-75-16's on Alcoa's. Everything but leather. PIAA 1200's, AMSOIL dual filter relocation system, Smittybuilt Stainless Steel Nerfs, Rhino Liner(Junk), K&N air filter(For Sale)15 year AMSOIL dealer. Time permitting, Soon to include Ultra-lite Pyro,0-50lbs boost, Trans temp in the pillar. Rancho 9000's with in cab adjustment.

 

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One thing I read a while back which I took to heart, if a pad is said to last a life time the rotor won't. Which would you rather replace. To me that is a none issue.
Good luck
Preston #ad


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96 3500 Black 5 speed turbo diesel, SLT, with US Gear overdrive, Rhino liner, Reese 15,000 lb. fifth wheel hitch, US Gear de-celarator exhaust brake, muffler elimination kit, Amsoil lub. , with other goodys on the way.

 

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Deezal, I run Performance Friction pads in the race car... and i bought some for the Ram... from AutoZone!! They are pretty cheap, and with a fluid change to AP550 Racing fluid, the brakes are great!

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97 2500 CC 4x4 3. 54 5spd, Green, #12 plate slid all the way forward, 4inch open exhaust, 235/85 Michelins, RS 9000's, PrimeLoc, Red Tops, TDR cloisonae grill badge!

 

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I am suprised you did not see anything!

I run Performance Friction Carbon Matalic pads. Autozone, around $35. 00

I have never cut the rotors on my truck, when I do pads, I just scratch them up with sandpaper on a air grinder. The rotors are not wearing at all.

The pads have a life time warrantee, but beware, if one is worn more then the others they will say "you have a frozen calaper and that voids the warrantee"


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• 98 ISB,QC,5spd,2wd,3:54lsd. Stock with Gauges! (and BD brake this weekend)
• 2000 Terry 305G 5th wheel

 

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Performance Friction Pads from AutoZone. Best and best price.


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'94 2500 Diesel Reg. Cab
Auto 3. 54 4X4 TST 230hp
"If you can't Dodge it, Ram it!
'96 2500 diesel clubcab 4x4 5speed

 

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OK... went to autozone. .

The asks me a question, something like if I have two tabs or one solid tab at the top of the pad???? Huhh!! What does this mean.

How am I supposed to know which pads to buy for my 98. 5'?

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98. 5' 24v 2500 Auto/3. 54 4x4 SB QC 285-75-16's on Alcoa's. Everything but leather. PIAA 1200's, AMSOIL dual filter relocation system, Smittybuilt Stainless Steel Nerfs, Rhino Liner(Junk), K&N air filter(For Sale)15 year AMSOIL dealer. Time permitting, Soon to include Ultra-lite Pyro,0-50lbs boost, Trans temp in the pillar. Rancho 9000's with in cab adjustment.

 

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The NAPA part# is AE7339M for the premium pads for my truck. They are $52. 95 a set. I hope I get more than 30kmi out of these.

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'99 2500 ISB QC SLT (No Leather!), 4x4, 5sp w/McLeod, 4:10, BD-II, PE, PE-EZ, 4"exh. , Pac-Brake, A-Pillar gauge pod w/boost and pyro, Line-X, V-1, lights, siren, lic. plt. frame says "Diesel Fumes Make Me Horny!", and much more goofy stuff.

 

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The correct Performance Friction part number for diesel trucks (2500 & 3500) is #4594. These pads are for the 86 millimeter caliper and have the solid tab across the top. Part #3704 is for gas engine 2500's with the 80 millimeter calipers and has two tabs on top. Do not use these. I tried Performance Friction pads on my 2500. They stopped great, but I'm running 36" Super Swamper radials, so they only lasted about 20,000 miles. Last pad change I used Raybestos Super Stop pads. The Raybestos Super Stop brakes are severe duty (fleet service) pads and are holding up very well. They also have Super Stop rear shoes. Check out their website www.raybestos.com . -Glen