2021 Challenger redeye widebody need brakes
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I would go down and have them show you the parts. If needed & they want 5K then I would go elsewhere!!!!!
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very easy job do it yourself and save fat$$$$$$Dealer wants over 5k for front pads and rotors, incl labor
really?
That an option since i was a car mechnic in my youth 🤦♂️
And i have the tools to do that Incl quickjack
In the mean time my friend is working to get me the parts very cheap
Labor is only $490
For pads, mine were gone at 15k miles but rotors were all good. I went with NRS pads and am very happy with the results. Pics and stuff in this link.
NRS Brake Pads
Has anyone tried NRS Brake pads on their Hellcat? I am seeking pads for a daily driven Hellcat with the only features I am looking for our similar to stock braking power, all the time, and as little squeal as possibly. The amount of dust is irrelevant, and I came across these NRS pads that on...
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Tell your dealer that it is not right that your brakes need replacing at 10K miles. Tell them to ask the factory rep to take care of it.
I would also call FCA customer service and complain. You might even suggest that if the pads and rotors are in such bad shape at 10K miles that maybe
the calipers are sticking, and all should be done under warranty!!
Just a few thoughts.
I would also call FCA customer service and complain. You might even suggest that if the pads and rotors are in such bad shape at 10K miles that maybe
the calipers are sticking, and all should be done under warranty!!
Just a few thoughts.
They’d just say he was racing or on a road coarse. No way to prove anything. Or he was just aggressively braking and speeding.
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You’re right. I hate dealerships sometimes.
I heard a lot of guys had problems with Brembo brakes on Challenger’s. Not just Hellcats. Actually I think it’s the pistons in the caliper. Here’s an older thread about brakes on the challenger forums. There’s quite of few threads about these brakes.
Brembo brakes- issues!!
First of all, I started having some dealership incompetency issues and changed dealerships, then instantly found the brake problems! 2016 Scat pack shaker, 6 spdm Brought car in for vibration issues several times, dealership found nothing, said it was normal and that slotted rotors cause...
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update
Dealer gone down on the price to $2800 plus Tax and plus $490.00 Labor
(the advisor is a friend and his manager to give max discount)
I'm picking up the car from the dealer this afternoon (only oil change done)
my friend , is a Mopar authorize dealer
he got the parts OEM (same part numbers) for $1688 (no tax) plus shipping maybe $100
on the weekend i will ck the brakes my self (like i mention i was a car mechanic and i have the tools)
and will go from there
thanks everyone, will keep update
Dealer gone down on the price to $2800 plus Tax and plus $490.00 Labor
(the advisor is a friend and his manager to give max discount)
I'm picking up the car from the dealer this afternoon (only oil change done)
my friend , is a Mopar authorize dealer
he got the parts OEM (same part numbers) for $1688 (no tax) plus shipping maybe $100
on the weekend i will ck the brakes my self (like i mention i was a car mechanic and i have the tools)
and will go from there
thanks everyone, will keep update
The rotors are a few hundred each list. The pads are the problem. some are a few hundred and one set is $700 ish (can't remember) from the dealer. I would call Autozone for the pads. Duralast gold. The best pads I put on my C6 Corvette Grand Sport and were $100 for all!!
i picked up my car yesterday and went to my company cars mechanic shop. we check the brakes
and the pads are on their las leg
Rotor does have grove on them, so it best to replace
o well
my parts should arrive sometimes next week from my friend🤞
and the pads are on their las leg
Rotor does have grove on them, so it best to replace
o well
my parts should arrive sometimes next week from my friend🤞
Throw some Power Stop pads on it and go on with your life. I've had Z23s on my last three Hellcats. Fantastic pads. No dust and I can't tell the difference in stopping feel. You shouldn't need rotors at 10K miles but if you do go aftermarket. Don't pay Dodge blackmail.
Quickjack is the best garage tool ever created. I've had one now for 2 years, best money I've ever spent.
"Only" $490 for labor ? That's almost $245 per wheel. In your own garage it's not going to take you more than 1 hour per wheel. Those are some ridiculous labor rates and/or time estimates. One of my local Dodge dealers wanted to charge me $365 in labor to replace a rear 02 sensor, that I ultimately replaced myself in 30 minutes end to end. I just don't understand where there time estimates come from which is why I don't bring my car in for anything I can't confidently do myself...hence the Quickjack.
A few years ago my Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT was at the dealer and they said it needed front and rear brakes and the price was $4,000.
Brembo says not to turn the rotors, that they get replaced the same time the pads do which obviously is why it cost so much in parts.
I purchased all four rotors and all of the brake pads for $800 and did the work myself on a Saturday morning.
Brembo seems to make it easy to replace the pads and the rotors.
Brembo says not to turn the rotors, that they get replaced the same time the pads do which obviously is why it cost so much in parts.
I purchased all four rotors and all of the brake pads for $800 and did the work myself on a Saturday morning.
Brembo seems to make it easy to replace the pads and the rotors.
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