No front brake pads available!

[rangerdanger]

I took my 2019 Ram 2500 4x4 diesel with 54k miles in for an oil change and asked them to check the brakes. I got a call about 1 hour later. My front brakes are down to 3/32, so I said go ahead and change them. The response was concerning! They said they would be happy to but there are no front brake pads available. Apparently, there is supposed to be a shipment of 15,000 pads being delivered to Detroit sometime next week. Front pads have not been available for 3 weeks. After they get delivered to Detroit, they will be sent out to dealers. That amounts to another 1-2 weeks before my dealer will have pads. This sucks!!!!

 

[Great White North Eh]

Thems the brakes I guess.

 

[jkbrereton]

Holy ****! Might want yo look for a hoopty to drive until thats sorted out

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[MtnRider]

There are good aftermarket options available......


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[H3LZSN1P3R]

Just dont use the brakes

 

[iflyskyhigh]

Exhaust brake max?

 

[gimmie11s]

Needing brakes at only 54K seems odd. Have you visually inspected them or are you going by what the dealer is telling you?

 

[sstoner911]

Just the fronts are that worn? Seems odd...My brakes on my 2017 looked new after 2 years.

 

[jetrinka]

Lots of good aftermarket stuff. Wagner Thermoquiet semi-metallics are a good option.

 

[Great White North Eh]

Tie a Cheby or a Ferd to the bumper……should slow her down a bit.

 

[rangerdanger]

Needing brakes at only 54K seems odd. Have you visually inspected them or are you going by what the dealer is telling you?

I tow heavy fairly regularly in hill country.

 

[rangerdanger]

Just the fronts are that worn? Seems odd...My brakes on my 2017 looked new after 2 years.

Mine is a 2019 with worn brakes after 3 years and 54k hard miles.

 

[sstoner911]

Mine is a 2019 with worn brakes after 3 years and 54k hard miles.

The 2017 had 64k with about 50 % towing...EB is your friend.

 

[H3LZSN1P3R]

I tow heavy fairly regularly in hill country.

Trailer brakes should be stoping the trailer not the truck stoping the trailer

 

[MEGA HO]

1st I wouldn't let the dealer touch anything other than recall items or warranty work.
2nd there are aftermarket parts than meet or exceed OEM specs and often times are cheaper.

 

[Shadowboxin20]

Anyone find that the brakes on our trucks are dogshit to begin with? My 6.0 stops on a dime with power stops

 

[H3LZSN1P3R]

Anyone find that the brakes on our trucks are dogshit to begin with? My 6.0 stops on a dime with power stops

Mine stops on a dime no problem

 

[rangerdanger]

The 2017 had 64k with about 50 % towing...EB is your friend.

Mine is also about 50% towing but I tow about 20k lbs in the twisty mountain roads of the Sierras. The only aftermarket pads i have found after checking with all my local suppliers ( Napa etc.) is Power Stops and I wouldnt put those things on the feet of a rented mule!!

I should also ad that I have a small lift and 35" Toyo Rt's

 

[sstoner911]

Oh look pretty soon this thread will turn in to why the Allison is better than the AISIN.

 

[jetrinka]

Anyone find that the brakes on our trucks are dogshit to begin with? My 6.0 stops on a dime with power stops

Mine hauls itself to a stop just fine. One occasion they actually surprised me with how well they worked having to light them up when a deer crossed in front of me going 70.