2nd Gen Non-Engine/Transmission Replacement Brake pads

[MBFARMS]

What are the best pads to put back on these trucks. Got 55,000 miles on the stock set and I have had lots of really heavy loads behind this truck. Just wondering what pads everyone else is running and what mileage you are getting out of them. I can get the OEM Dodge pads for $41. 56 fronts and $43. 05 rears. I have owned chevys all my life and never got that kind of wear on a set of pads.

 

[fishjack1]

I ordered a set of the Hawk HPs from Geno's and have been very happy with them... . Before the Hawks I ran the Bendix HDs for about 30K miles with the lifetime warranty - Removed the worn out Bendix pads installed the Hawks took the Bendix and returned for a new set. Now I have a new standby set on the shelf. .



I know that brake pad performance (feel) is a matter of personal preference - to me the Hawks have a softer pedal than the Bendix and seem to also have less fade. As far as longevity the Hawks are wearing pretty good so far.



Good Luck

 

[EBottema]

Where do you get these bendix with a lifetime warranty



Erik

 

[fishjack1]

Got them at Advanced Auto. The receipt I had was a thermal ink receipt and they fade over time (kinda like the old fax machine paper) you could not even read the receipt and they gave me a new set.



I think a lot of companies use the thermal ink/paper receipts hoping they will fade and not have to honor their "lifetime" warranties. Kinda like disappearing ink on checks.

 

[TnLRacing]

I got 54,000 out of the stockers. I replaced mine with OEM pads, but be careful Dodge offers 2 grades of pads, with about a $40 differance in price between the two

 

[Bodybomber]

I only have 25,000 on my stock pads and they need to be replaced. Anyone running Carbon Metalics?? I have heard nothing but good things about them.