New Rotors and Brake Pads Suggestions

[Giulio A Grisetti]

Hey guys i think its time for me to upgrade my brakes im getting a lot of shake when braking now and I would like to know which brakes work the best for a 2012 dodge ram 1500? Thanks for the help I really appreciate yall.

 

[abouttobeglue]

I replaced my stock pads all the way around this summer with Wagner oex. Still have stock rotors, stops much better and no more squeaking

 

[Bigskyroadglide]

I used power stop on my 2011 ram from rock Auto.

Drilled and slotted with tow pads.

60k since install, pads still good

 

[Hookedup87]

Power stop z36 kit. Had them on my last Ram as well as on my wife’s Jeep and they are great. Great stopping power, low brake dust and very good corrosion resistance. There is also a kit available from Nick at GotExhaust that I heard is very good. A little bit more expensive, but I have no experience with that particular kit. Just going by what I’ve read on the forums.


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[Burla]

x2 wagner oex, just like every thread like this it is between the two. I like the oex, way better stopping then oem imo, but zero dust. Power Stop will dust, but likely stop a little better. Definitely flush, it is a weak point on rams how dirty our fluid gets. Many of us go for high dry and wet boiling fluids such as redline 600 that will replace that dot 4, if you don't flush often or you tow, this offers both heat resistance and longevity over oem brake fluid. If you flush often and don't get brakes overly hot, oem fluid will save some duckets for sure.

 

[Mike Townsend]

I put R1 Concept Geomet rotors and carbon pads on my truck. It has completely changed how the truck stops.

 

[bfill_rebel]

Just put my powerstop z36 pads and rotors on all corners. Used the kits on my prior f150 as well. Great brakes. Be sure to follow the break in/ bedding procedure. With current rebate I could get it for only like $50 more than Wagner OEX setup so I went this way. Plus I live in IL and this is a local company located in Bedford Park so I get to feel good supporting a local company.


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[Giulio A Grisetti]

Thanks so much for the recommendations it looks like im going to go with the Wagner OEX and see how it goes I appreciate all the help.

 

[abouttobeglue]

Rockauto had the best deal when I got my pads. Way better than ordering from auto zone or Advanced

 

[Giulio A Grisetti]

Rockauto had the best deal when I got my pads. Way better than ordering from auto zone or Advanced

Yeah I really like rock auto they are the best

 

[Giulio A Grisetti]

Does Wagner OEX only sell brake pads ? I actually might just get the power stops because they have the rotors and brake pads for 330 or so. That's a pretty good deal !

 

[clint440]

Does Wagner OEX only sell brake pads ? I actually might just get the power stops because they have the rotors and brake pads for 330 or so. That's a pretty good deal !

Wagner sells both pads and rotors. I have a complete set (oex) that I will be installing... I think i was at or under 300 for wagner. I used Summit and Pepboys

Pads are made in the USA. Rotors are unfortunately made in China but they do look nice with the outside and hat being painted black.

 

[Livinalittle]

I'm not messing around anymore, going straight to power stop from here out.

I've tried a couple of "performance brake kits" from Canadian suppliers and haven't had very good results.

 

[Nick@GotExhaust]

We offer a bake package that is low dust, long lasting, and increases stopping power with quiet operation. It is the R1 Concepts Geomet rotors with Posi-quiet pads. We have many members here running them as well as many other vehicle applications running this set up and the feedback is great! I will be putting them on my truck and car when the time comes. Already have them on our family hauler(wife's SUV)

https://gotexhaust.com/i-23698983-2009-2018-ram-1500-got-exhaust-performance-brake-package.html

Use promo code GOTBRAKES15 for 15% OFF and FREE shipping!

 

[Mike Townsend]

I second the R1 Concepts Geomet rotors and pads. I put them on my 2014 R/T and I swear this thing feels like it can outstop my Hellcat(I'm sure they don't). They also stay free of rust with the coating they have.

 

[48prerunner]

This might sound weird but i bought my rotors through Home Depot nobody could come close to their price. and home depot over $45 ships free if under free to store. I went with wagner rotors the ones with the rust protection. In floridia don't know if you will have the problem we have in NY getting them off. What I found is the key is air hammer, nothing else would make them wiggle. Take the air hammer and run it around the hub of the rotor i did it with hydraulic puller on it and a lug on the stud. came right off, didn't think of this until after two days of fighting with it.

 

[Sasquatchtdg]

I went with Power Stop OEM replacement. No issues so far. All new hardware, pads, and rotors for the front.

 

[James OBrien]

For what it's worth I also did the Powerstop Z36 kit, front only, with rotors, calipers and pads. Be aware that the calipers, which make up a substantial part of the cost if you elect to order them, look to be completely stock just with nicer new paint. Not worth it IMO...

 

[Hemi832]

Powerstop z36
No problems with dust, and great stopping power.

 

[HStone33]

I put R1 Concept Geomet rotors and carbon pads on my truck. It has completely changed how the truck stops.

I second this! For a big lifted truck, it stops way better now.