Low dust brake pads for 2500?

[Thorbeast]

Recently got a 2016 Ram 2500 which I love. Dealer put new brakes all the way around. But my God do the fronts produce a ton of brake dust. I put 20" fuel sledge wheels on it and a few days after washing it, it's filthy.

Any suggestions on pads that produce minimal dust? I do not haul with it

Also, I've been considering putting balance masters on it. Wondering if that would basically shield my wheels from the dust also

 

[Graygoose]

I used Powerstop on my Charger, see if they have any for your 2500...great pads, low dust.

 

[Thorbeast]

I used Powerstop on my Charger, see if they have any for your 2500...great pads, low dust.

Awesome, thank you! I'm sure they just threw the cheapest on it

 

[Graygoose]

Awesome, thank you! I'm sure they just threw the cheapest on it

Good luck, they have to be better if you have a lot of dust.

 

[Loudram]

They probably used semi-metallic pads. For less dust you need ceramic pads but there is a trade off.

Semi metallic:
Pros- cheaper and better stopping performance than ceramic.
Cons-more dust and noise

Ceramic:
Pros-very little brake dust and quieter.
Cons: more expensive and less stopping power than semi-metallic

I think semi-metallic wear the rotor down quicker to but I might be wrong about that. Also l think they transfer heat off the rotor better.

Take your pick.

I just did my front brakes last week and I used semi-metallic. I want stopping power, I'll just clean the wheels.

 

[Thorbeast]

They probably used semi-metallic pads. For less dust you need ceramic pads but there is a trade off.

Semi metallic:
Pros- cheaper and better stopping performance than ceramic.
Cons-more dust and noise

Ceramic:
Pros-very little brake dust and quieter.
Cons: more expensive and less stopping power than semi-metallic

I think semi-metallic wear the rotor down quicker to but I might be wrong about that. Also l think they transfer heat off the rotor better.

Take your pick.

I just did my front brakes last week and I used semi-metallic. I want stopping power, I'll just clean the wheels.

I'd rather have less dust. Since I won't be hauling anything, I can't imagine the brakes won't be capable of stopping the truck sufficiently

 

[Loudram]

I'd rather have less dust. Since I won't be hauling anything, I can't imagine the brakes won't be capable of stopping the truck sufficiently

Ceramic pads will stop the truck just fine but if you're comparing the two types there is a difference that's worth noting.

Google ceramic pads vs semi-metallic pads. There are tons of good articles out there.

It all comes down to personal preference and vehicle usage. I tow a travel trailer so that's why I went with what I did.

And avoid organic pads.

 

[Graygoose]

On my Charger, I couldn't tell a huge difference in stopping power between the two, but the dust cut 95%!

 

[Ram Limited]

I put Hawk LTS on my wife's 2012 and will be doing that on my '17 very soon. Way lower dust than stock!

 

[Blazerman]

I will order new Power Stop brakes but i don´t know which i have to choose?
Sport or Heavy Duty?
Normal driving in city and highway with moderate speed.

 

[festivus15]

my next set will be ceramic. no towing here, and tired of the dust.