The Ultimate Guide
Brake Pads
Brake Guide
Everything you need to know about choosing the right brake pads for your Chrysler 300, Dodge Challenger, Dodge Charger, Dodge Magnum, Jeep Wrangler, Jeep Gladiator, Jeep Grand Cherokee, Dodge Durango, and Ram. Compare pad compounds (ceramic, semi-metallic), stopping power, dust levels, pricing, and fitment across every generation.
How This Guide Works
Select your vehicle and generation below. Each guide provides a full comparison of every brake pad we carry for that specific application — including ceramic vs semi-metallic, stopping power, dust levels, noise, pricing, brand breakdowns, and important fitment notes you need to know before buying.
Chrysler 300
LX & LD Platform • 2005 – 2024
1st Generation • LX
2005 – 2010
2nd Generation • LD
2011 – 2014
2nd Gen Facelift • LD
2015 – 2024
Dodge Challenger
LC & LA Platform • 2008 – 2023
3rd Generation • LC
2008 – 2010
3rd Gen Refresh • LA
2011 – 2014
3rd Gen Facelift • LA
2015 – 2023
Dodge Charger
LX & LD Platform • 2006 – 2023
7th Generation • LX
2006 – 2010
7th Gen Refresh • LD
2011 – 2014
7th Gen Facelift • LD
2015 – 2023
Dodge Magnum
LX Platform • 2005 – 2008
Jeep Wrangler
TJ, JK & JL Platform • 1997 – 2026
TJ Generation
1997 – 2006
JK Generation • 2-Door & 4-Door
2007 – 2018
JL Generation • Sport, Rubicon, Sahara
2018 – 2026
Jeep Gladiator
JT Platform • 2018 – 2026
Jeep Grand Cherokee
ZJ, WJ, WK, WK2 & WL Platform • 1993 – 2026
ZJ Generation
1993 – 1998
WJ Generation
1999 – 2004
WK Generation • 6.1L SRT8
2005 – 2010
WK2 Generation • 3.6L, 5.7L, 392, Trackhawk
2011 – 2021
WL Generation
2022 – 2026
Dodge Durango
1998 – 2026
1st Generation
1998 – 2003
2nd Generation
2004 – 2009
3rd Generation • R/T, SRT, Citadel, GT
2011 – 2026
Ram
1500, 2500 & 3500 • 1994 – 2026
2nd Gen • 1500
1994 – 2001
3rd & 4th Gen • 1500
2002 – 2010
4th Gen • 1500
2011 – 2018
5th Gen DT • 1500
2019 – 2024
4th Gen HD • 2500
2011 – 2018
5th Gen HD • 2500
2019 – 2026
4th Gen HD • 3500
2011 – 2018
5th Gen HD • 3500
2019 – 2026
Before You Buy
What You Need to Know About Brake Pads
Pad Compound: Ceramic vs Semi-Metallic
Ceramic pads produce less dust and are quieter; semi-metallic offer stronger bite and better heat resistance for performance use. Choose based on your priorities.
Dust vs Performance
Lower-dust pads (ceramic) sacrifice some initial bite. High-performance pads often produce more dust. Balance your needs for clean wheels vs stopping power.
Front vs Rear
Many products are front-only or rear-only. Front pads do most of the braking work. Match to your needs; replace in pairs (both front or both rear) for balanced performance.
Bedding Procedure
New pads require a proper bedding procedure for optimal performance and longevity. Follow the manufacturer's instructions to seat the pads correctly.
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