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Old 05-09-2016, 01:07 PM   #1
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Time for truck brakes - what won't squeal?

I'm happy, but my wallet won't be, that it is time for new brakes on the truck. At slow speeds, the current brakes have squealed and it's soooooooo annoying; especially when driving through a campground.

Any particular types of brakes or brands or whatever that will help minimize the squeal?

Truck is: 2012 Ram 3500 DRW

I'll have to have someone else do the work as it's above my paygrade.
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Old 05-09-2016, 01:21 PM   #2
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Stock IMHO. They worked for 4 years. I would put stock on my Ford as well.
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Another vote for stock brakes. I've tried EBC and Bosch and didn't notice much difference other than the EBC wearing faster.
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On my 2012 I had a squealing issue because the right front inner brake pad had become stuck against the rotor. I did end up replacing the pads because the stuck pad had worn down quite a bit although the rest were like new. I used caliper grease to keep it from happening again.
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On my 2012 I had a squealing issue because the right front inner brake pad had become stuck against the rotor. I did end up replacing the pads because the stuck pad had worn down quite a bit although the rest were like new. I used caliper grease to keep it from happening again.
I used to have to use Caliper grease on my GMC once a year, worst brakes ever.
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On my 2012 I had a squealing issue because the right front inner brake pad had become stuck against the rotor. I did end up replacing the pads because the stuck pad had worn down quite a bit although the rest were like new. I used caliper grease to keep it from happening again.
I had 2 different dealerships look at it. None of them identified an issue.
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While I have yet to replace the pads on my current truck, my old Tacoma had this issue constantly. As soon as I started using Ceramic brakes, I NEVER had squealing again. If I were to replace pads on my current truck, I'd go with ceramic.
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25 years in the auto parts business taught me much about noisy brakes and dirty rotors.
Customers/users are hardly ever happy. I will give my opinions(couple anyway). Inexpensive.. but last. Clean and quiet. Friendly to the environment and the rotors.
Brake pad bonding was done on purpose(glued to caliper). Noise starts at the rotor surface and is transmitted and sometimes amplified through the hardware.
Smooth rotors(but not glassy), clean lubricated hardware(caliper has to move). Quality product. Rotos are lighter than they used to be, but yet most not ventilated and are doing sometimes 80% of the work. Just as important as anything make sure to wash the rotors before and after installing. I could go on.

here you go...

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Just asking as I do not know. Are Ceramic brake pads compatible with stock rotors? I know they sell some aftermarket drilled rotors for use with ceramic pads on Imports. I doubt this will work for a heavy truck.
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Just asking as I do not know. Are Ceramic brake pads compatible with stock rotors? I know they sell some aftermarket drilled rotors for use with ceramic pads on Imports. I doubt this will work for a heavy truck.
Ceramics were originally supposed to be clean and quiet. I have been out for 10 years and have lost touch. I will see what I can find out.
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Just asking as I do not know. Are Ceramic brake pads compatible with stock rotors? I know they sell some aftermarket drilled rotors for use with ceramic pads on Imports. I doubt this will work for a heavy truck.
i guessed you had a 2014 f250 and we are on the front... if most of that is true the OEM pads were metallic and no offer of ceramic. That should answer your questions about ceramic.

If you are doing yourself... Read and understand. If not call a couple brake shops and tell them what you are using the truck for and your preferences. Ask them to suggest a product recommendation.
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If not call a couple brake shops and tell them what you are using the truck for and your preferences. Ask them to suggest a product recommendation.

Brake shops? Like who? Like look in the proverbial Yellow Pages?
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Just asking as I do not know. Are Ceramic brake pads compatible with stock rotors? I know they sell some aftermarket drilled rotors for use with ceramic pads on Imports. I doubt this will work for a heavy truck.
I've never used anything but stock rotors. After a little more reading, it might not be the best for a towing vehicle, due to its inability to absorb heat as well as semi-metallic. Slotted/drilled rotors would alleviate some of that, but not sure if it's worth it.
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Brake shops? Like who? Like look in the proverbial Yellow Pages?
Word of mouth is good if you are at home... if not a chain is prolly good. Is the shop busy? Clean? Professional? Most tire shops do brake and front end work also. Midas is usually OK, but they are not usually cheap. My experience is Midas knows how... and has a warranty. I have seen some of their practices here. There are others out there too. $200ish to put brakes on the front of those is prolly about cheap to normal. Pads at NAPA where $63-80 front.
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Word of mouth is good if you are at home... if not a chain is prolly good. Is the shop busy? Clean? Professional? Most tire shops do brake and front end work also. Midas is usually OK, but they are not usually cheap. My experience is Midas knows how... and has a warranty. I have seen some of their practices here. There are others out there too. $200ish to put brakes on the front of those is prolly about cheap to normal. Pads at NAPA where $63-80 front.

Thanks. Fortunately I am actually in my birth/hometown for a few weeks. I'll ask around and see where friends would take their stuff to.
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The best way to get rid of brake squeals is to properly lubricate the slides and contact points with a good quality brake grease. Although cheap pads can make it worse most squeals come from the bad vibration against metal contacts. It's kinda like running your finger around the rim of a glass, the frictions causes vibration. Just get a good quality pad and make sure a good quality grease is used.


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Thanks. Fortunately I am actually in my birth/hometown for a few weeks. I'll ask around and see where friends would take their stuff to.
Good idea. ................
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I will chime in here, since I just replaced the front pads on my truck. I went with NAPA ultra premium pads. I put them on my previous truck and had over 100,000 miles on them and they still looked good. They were quiet as well. A previous poster nailed it when he said to lube the contact points on the back of the pad.
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I will chime in here, since I just replaced the front pads on my truck. I went with NAPA ultra premium pads. I put them on my previous truck and had over 100,000 miles on them and they still looked good. They were quiet as well. A previous poster nailed it when he said to lube the contact points on the back of the pad.


I agree with everything. Napa brake pads are top notch parts and the lube is just as important.
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From my high school / college days working in a dealership service department, I always rub anti-seize on the back of the pads. No squealing.

Also, make sure the pistons are free. If not, the lads won't float as designed.


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