[5point7 hemi]

I found this out this weekend after hearing a grinding noise on my 04 1500 while I was braking.
Some brake pads come with a "brake warning sensor" that will emit a squealing noise when the pads are worn to a point where they should be changed. The front pads have them, but the rear pads do not have them.
I have always assumed the had them on all 4.

Anyhow, after 96,000 miles, I finally wore my rear pads out.
I had to remove the rotors and have them turned to get the groove fixed.

It is all good now, but I was pissed at the place that did my yearly state inspection for not noticing that the pads were almost shot.
Then again, I guess I should have checked them myself...

I hope others read this and don't make the same mistake.

 

[TheBoss]

Good reminder.

 

[UsmcMan96]

 

[Hemi Jeff]

I know in PA when they do inspection, they make a note on the sheet of what all the brakes and tires are at at the time of inspection. Rear brakes last A LOT longer than fronts because most of the stopping power is in the front. 96K is good though.

 

[Superjay]

Strange as it may sound, I've got 72K on my original pads, and rotors.

 

[CherryRedHemi]

quote:I hope others read this and don't make the same mistake

Thanks for the heads up.

quote: Strange as it may sound, I've got 72K on my original pads, and rotors

I was up around 80k on mine, and needed dancing lessons trying to bring it to a quick stop.

 

[Mid-Tenn-Hemi]

quote:Strange as it may sound, I've got 72K on my original pads, and rotors

I've got 89,000 on the original pads and rotors. The front need to be changed SOON. I am going with the NAPA high performance rotors and pads all the way around.

 

[Guest]

Glad you got it fixed. Inspection stations just look for wear on the rotors, most don't pay attention to the pads....

 

[sppb]

quote:Strange as it may sound, I've got 72K on my original pads, and rotors

don't you stop at the red lights?

 

[Football_Bill]

I bought my truck used, but at 25000 the dealership said the fronts were at 15%, backs still at 80%. I want to do the slotted rotors and some good pads, will I need to get new calipers also?

 

[5point7 hemi]

Not sure about the new calipers....
I personally don't think you need to go with the slotted disks. I would, however, uppgrade your Pads to the ceramic, dust less type. The ones I got are Hawk and I really like them.

I am sure others will disagree with me but I think the stock rotors are good enough. I have put them to the test pulling an 8,0000 pound boat.

Slotted rotors do look pretty cool though....