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I was in a taxi (non-HC) in SF a while back. I asked the driver how long a set of brakes last.

He said: "About 2 weeks".

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Ok, 6 years, 45k mi. You had a good run with them. Personally I'd do a full brake job, rebuild the calipers, new rotors, new pads, new flexible lines, get it all good a new and not have to worry about it for another 6y/45kmi. I don't know about you but I may not even live that long! On that line, the extra $1-2k will just come out of your kid's inheritance! Focus on what is most important! :ROFLMAO:
That is what I'm leaning towards, even if the rears are fine. Didn't think about calipers...good idea.

PowerStops seems to be a good kit, though not sure if I know anyone who has used their kit.

Whomever does the work, does the ABS system need a scan tool or anything like that?

Not a fan of the local Dodge dealership. I have a good independent shop...so leaning towards them.

Thanks for all the info and advice.
 


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Thanks for all the info and advice.
Okay, one more suggestion; don't use the brakes so damn much.
 


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Much cheaper than PS4s...but not as nice of an overall ride...maybe in my head???
Well it's funny to bring up overall ride quality as it seems like we only ever talk about traction mattering around here!
 


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The shop I've been using for my other vehicles quoted me up to 2 hours and $250 quote for installation of the PowerStop rotor/brake kit. Does that sound fair.

I was also told by the place I purchased the PowerStop kit that they don't care for PowerStop calipers...but everything else is good. Will probably keep calipers until they are toasted.

Anyone recommend calipers? Brembos?

Take care all.
 


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Okay, one more suggestion; don't use the brakes so damn much.
Look who's talkin'!!!! :ROFLMAO:
 


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That is what I'm leaning towards, even if the rears are fine. Didn't think about calipers...good idea.

PowerStops seems to be a good kit, though not sure if I know anyone who has used their kit.

Whomever does the work, does the ABS system need a scan tool or anything like that?

Not a fan of the local Dodge dealership. I have a good independent shop...so leaning towards them.

Thanks for all the info and advice.
The really hard part is proper bleeding of ABS. on my '03 Silverado I tried it at home, it failed inspection, paid the dealer $150 (cheap!) to do it, passed inspection, absolutely no better! But I had my sticker.
 


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Well it's funny to bring up overall ride quality as it seems like we only ever talk about traction mattering around here!
Those 345’s on the rear are the zhit! In many ways very much including the ride quality.
 


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Those 345’s on the rear are the zhit! In many ways very much including the ride quality.
Those are some absolute steamrollers on your car!
 


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Ready to go...

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Scheduled for this Friday...but supposed to rain so might reschedule.
 


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Got all new rotors and brakes installed this morning. Followed PowerStops brake in instructions (felt like Radford again).

Front:

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20241101_111850.jpg Brake dust residue (hopefully good sign I did it correctly).

Rear

20241101_111909.jpg So far so good. Happy...but can tell difference between Brembos. Not a bad tradeoff for no brake dust.
 


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Now that I have broke rotors/brakes in...can I wash the wheels to get brake dust off or should I wait to drive more before washing in case I wash off anything meant to further break in?

Next project is PS4s.
 


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Now that I have broke rotors/brakes in...can I wash the wheels to get brake dust off or should I wait to drive more before washing in case I wash off anything meant to further break in?

Next project is PS4s.
Those PS should have nearly no dust. My chrome wheels confirm that. They must have initially busted off some of the rotor debris, you should be good to go.
 


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Ok, 6 years, 45k mi. You had a good run with them. Personally I'd do a full brake job, rebuild the calipers, new rotors, new pads, new flexible lines, get it all good a new and not have to worry about it for another 6y/45kmi. I don't know about you but I may not even live that long! On that line, the extra $1-2k will just come out of your kid's inheritance! Focus on what is most important! :ROFLMAO:
Wow...yer dealin with the prospect ya might not have six years left..o_O...that would make me reach for the Bourbon..:cautious::cautious:
 


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Heavy bedding, even with "low dust" pads will do that, if you feel like they have the bite that they should, and you're not going to do a second bedding, clean them up. Although if you're going to do tires shortly, wait until that's done, because the wheels will have lub all over them after that and need cleaning again.
 


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Heavy bedding, even with "low dust" pads will do that, if you feel like they have the bite that they should, and you're not going to do a second bedding, clean them up. Although if you're going to do tires shortly, wait until that's done, because the wheels will have lub all over them after that and need cleaning again.
I did 5 aggressive 40 mph to 10 mph decelerations and 5 - 35 mph to 5 mph decelerations...then drove for 10 minutes without touching the breaks. Went to a somewhat remote road and hit it perfectly as no one was there.

That is what PowerStop recommended. Noticed some noise/movement when I come to a complete stop and let off the brakes...but figured that will go away. If rain holds off will go drive tomorrow to see.
 


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Don't forget to spray some tire goop on the new tires when they're installed, with some ending up on the rotors.

I hear that really helps with brake performance.
 




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