Brake pads and fluid

[Rlaf75]

Getting ready to do the brakes on my 11 ram and was wondering what brake fluid (DOT 3 or 4, synthetic or regular) and what brake pads everyone is using? (metallic or ceramic or?)

 

[DannyMK2]

i cant remember if these trucks call for dot 4 or not, but the answer is on the cap for the brake fluid reservoir. either way, if you buy dot 4 brake fluid you would be fine. all dot 3 and 4 brake fluids are synthetic.

 

[Rlaf75]

I will double check again but the master cylinder cap on mine didnt specify which brake fluid to use.

 

[Casper]

If you are doing the work yourself, buy a little extra and instead of just bleeding the brakes, do a line flush.

 

[Rlaf75]

If you are doing the work yourself, buy a little extra and instead of just bleeding the brakes, do a line flush.

I plan on flushing it entirely but I'm trying to find out what fluid it calls for.

 

[WiSH2oo0]

My 17 takes Dot 3.

 

[DannyMK2]

I will double check again but the master cylinder cap on mine didnt specify which brake fluid to use.

i take that back. it wasnt on the cap, it was on the reservoir.