[Rogerfiji]

I came to the dealer to have my brake pads replaced. They're telling me that due to the fact that the Brembos come with drilled and slotted rotors I'm going to have to replace the rotors too. To the tune of $3k just for the front. This can't be correct. Please, somebody help me out here.

 

[vandyke]

Lol no. Just no. Go somewhere else.


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[Rogerfiji]

Lol no. Just no. Go somewhere else.


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Who besides a dealer would be qualified to do this? I can't imagine Midas (or some other type of chain) could do this.

 

[Himmelkat]

I came to the dealer to have my brake pads replaced. They're telling me that due to the fact that the Brembos come with drilled and slotted rotors I'm going to have to replace the rotors too. To the tune of $3k just for the front. This can't be correct. Please, somebody help me out here.

DRILLED AND SLOTTED?
Show pictures, please, as, if they are available drilled, I want some of them.


CHANGING BRAKE PADS IS RESOUNDINGLY EASY:
JACK UP CORNER, REMOVE WHEEL
TAP OUT TWO SMALL PINS WITH A SMALL PUNCH (MADE TO BE TAPPED IN AND OUT)
REMOVE BOLT GOING ACROSS BEHIND THE PAD IN MIDDLE
TAKE OUT SPRING CLIP THING UNDER THE BOLT
SLIDE PADS RIGHT OUT
If pistons are too far into slide in new pads, lever them back in with something that won't skew them too much or damage the rotors, etc.
SLIDE IN NEW ONES
PUT SPRING BACK IN
REPLACE BOLT
TAP PINS BACK IN

Visual guide of easy easiness:

Low Dust Brake Pad Install

Today I installed my Powerstop pads into the Hellcat. I did this to reduce the brake dust problem without compromising the brakes. I used the pads recommended on the Powerstop website and purchased through Summit Racing. Z23 Evolution Sport Brake Pads Power Stop Jacked the car up using the...

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[onewidecat1]

Who besides a dealer would be qualified to do this? I can't imagine Midas (or some other type of chain) could do this.

Where are you located?

 

[onewidecat1]

The correct thing to do is to replace the rotors. But the rotors are around 1000 dollars each and that is ridiculous. Personally, I kept my rotors and I am on my third set of brakes with zero issues. No pulsating or squeaks. Either tell them to do it without the rotors, or go somewhere else for the pads. You can even do them yourself if your up for the task!

 

[Slidd]

Who besides a dealer would be qualified to do this? I can't imagine Midas (or some other type of chain) could do this.

Anyone can change the pads, changing pads on Brembo brakes is the easiest of any braking system.

Whether you need rotors or not is the issue.

How many miles on the car and how hard to you drive?


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[vandyke]

The correct thing to do is to replace the rotors. But the rotors are around 1000 dollars each and that is ridiculous. Personally, I kept my rotors and I am on my third set of brakes with zero issues. No pulsating or squeaks. Either tell them to do it without the rotors, or go somewhere else for the pads. You can even do them yourself if your up for the task!

The correct thing to do is replace the rotors IF they’re out of spec or showing cracks.


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[Blickie]

I came to the dealer to have my brake pads replaced. They're telling me that due to the fact that the Brembos come with drilled and slotted rotors I'm going to have to replace the rotors too. To the tune of $3k just for the front. This can't be correct. Please, somebody help me out here.

Sounds like they are just trying to sell you rotors!!!!!!!!!!!!

Why did you go to the dealer to have pads replaced?? What are the symptoms if any???

Pictures of your rotors would help us a lot.

What year is your car?? Miles?? How do you drive the car??

Does the steering wheel shimmy and/or does brake pedal pulsate on brake apply @ 50 or 60 MPH???

 

[areuriding]

No man, they're punking you..

 

[Frosty]

Before we jump on the dealership we need to know the condition of the OP's brakes. If the rotors are worn (have a lip) or warped they DO need to be replaced. If they are within spec, no warping (easily tested) and no cracked then they are upselling. If brakes and rotors are needed $3K installed is not really totally out of the ballpark since parts alone for factory parts is going to be north of $2K.

 

[Himmelkat]

Just measure the rotors with a caliper of some sort to get their thickness if you are concerned about their size/mass.

 

[butterscotch71]

I came to the dealer to have my brake pads replaced. They're telling me that due to the fact that the Brembos come with drilled and slotted rotors I'm going to have to replace the rotors too. To the tune of $3k just for the front. This can't be correct. Please, somebody help me out here.

I'm guessing you've misunderstood the dealer. You don't have to replace the rotors just because they are brembos and are slotted. However, the rotors may have issues because they are slotted that other rotors wouldn't have developed as quickly and that may be what they're telling you.

 

[Turd McGavin]

front rotors are about $713ea and the rear $108ea

 

[HellcatHellYeah]

I don't think Dodge has drilled rotors on Challengers or Chargers so I doubt they are OEM. There is a lot of discussion on this topic as I am in the same boat; $5,000 for front rotor replacement and all 4 pads at Dealer, no thank you. The OEM's are good and not as overpriced as you may think, check out online dealers, you can enter your cars specifications and get the correct rotors and pads, just have to choose what features you are looking for and how much you want to spend. Rotors can go for $1-5K each and higher but you can get good ones for much less. Some people don't like drilled rotors because the holes rust and look dingy. Black rotors fade and do not look good at all over time, but the edge and holes stay coated.

Try Americanmuscle.com for different rotors that aren't too expensive, you can get all four rotors for under $600. There are several other sites, any decent brake shop can do this change and may let you supply the parts. Pretty much anyone who can do basic mechanical work on their car can do this, as opposed to mounting a tire on a rim. Also helps to have friends that like to restore muscle cars.

PowerStop pads work on the Brembos, Evolution Z23's are carbon-fiber ceramic, they don't produce much dust, if any. Extreme Z26 are made for high speed braking and don't perform as well for daily driving. They are kind of mid range price but you can get some deals on the kits online. I'm thinking about getting Z23's for street use w/ MPS4S (Michelin Piolet Sport 4 All Seasons) for daily but still debating on pads for the track Mickey's.

Try searching the forum as there is so much good discussion that gets buried over time. Here is some info on the Power Stops, and this is just one manufacturer.

Power Stop Z23 vs Z26 -Which Brake Pad Upgrade Is Good for You? (toolsbible.com)

POWER STOP Evolution sport BRAKE PAD review.. - YouTube

This guy had some issues with them, explained "Peanut Butter" pads.
Power stop Z23 Evolution brake pad review - YouTube

 

[HellcatHellYeah]

Power Stop Charger Z23 Evolution Sport Brake Rotor and Pad Kit; Front K8169 (15-17 Daytona 392, Hellcat, SRT 392; 18-21 w/ 6-Piston Front Caliper) (americanmuscle.com)

Front and pad kit for less than $400.

 

[HemiMetal]

I came to the dealer to have my brake pads replaced. They're telling me that due to the fact that the Brembos come with drilled and slotted rotors I'm going to have to replace the rotors too. To the tune of $3k just for the front. This can't be correct. Please, somebody help me out here.

 

[Ross61]

Well, thems the breaks

 

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