$235 for brake shoes?
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$235 for brake shoes?
Hi Guys,
I priced dealer brake shoes for my 2001 2WD and they were $235 a pair.
I called genos and they did not carry them for my truck but referred me to a company called EGR where they carried a kevlar impregnated set for $179.
Does anyone have any experience with these shoes or have a better suggestion?
thanks....gary
I priced dealer brake shoes for my 2001 2WD and they were $235 a pair.
I called genos and they did not carry them for my truck but referred me to a company called EGR where they carried a kevlar impregnated set for $179.
Does anyone have any experience with these shoes or have a better suggestion?
thanks....gary
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I run wagner on both my trucks and its only like 50 bucks for the front set. I have had them on my 04 for about 2 years and no problems just put them on my 96. Stop great even with a big load.
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Hi Guys,
I priced dealer brake shoes for my 2001 2WD and they were $235 a pair.
I called genos and they did not carry them for my truck but referred me to a company called EGR where they carried a kevlar impregnated set for $179.
Does anyone have any experience with these shoes or have a better suggestion?
thanks....gary
I priced dealer brake shoes for my 2001 2WD and they were $235 a pair.
I called genos and they did not carry them for my truck but referred me to a company called EGR where they carried a kevlar impregnated set for $179.
Does anyone have any experience with these shoes or have a better suggestion?
thanks....gary
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My buddy who owned a brake only shop for 40 years and also drives a CTD told me to use the cheapest shoes Napa sells.
They've been working great for me for over 200k and I've have installed them exclusively on at least a dozen other trucks, no complaints.
They are about $75 for two pairs.
They've been working great for me for over 200k and I've have installed them exclusively on at least a dozen other trucks, no complaints.
They are about $75 for two pairs.
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2nd the napa pads....no way I would pay that much for dealer shoes or pads. I don't think they are any better than parts stores stuff. I like the napa ceramic blend pad, they don't dust as bad and don't squeak.
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NAPA front pads don't work well on 3rd gens. Neither do the Dodge Valu-Line pads. I've tried both and they both would not stop squeaking no matter what I did. If you prefer OEMs then try Steve White Motors in North Carolina. He just gave me a price on my front pads that was 40% less than the local dealer wanted....
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I thought we were taking shoes, as in rear drum brakes, Napa only.
For front pads (or rears also on 4w discs) the best are Hawk Performance. http://www.genosgarage.com/prodinfo....KE-04-296.670P sells them.
For front pads (or rears also on 4w discs) the best are Hawk Performance. http://www.genosgarage.com/prodinfo....KE-04-296.670P sells them.
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NAPA front pads don't work well on 3rd gens. Neither do the Dodge Valu-Line pads. I've tried both and they both would not stop squeaking no matter what I did. If you prefer OEMs then try Steve White Motors in North Carolina. He just gave me a price on my front pads that was 40% less than the local dealer wanted....
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I happen to have a brake specialty supplier in town, you order shoes based on dimensions - 2 x 12 (2 inch wide x 12 in diameter drum) No idea what brand I have- either Raybestos, Wagner, or Bendix but they are great- especially how slow the rears wear.
Front pads are Bendix fleet stops. lifetime (1 exchange) and they stop as good as the Titanium brand pads I used to use for less.
Not liking the ceramic pads I put in the wife's car so I'll pass on them in the future.
Front pads are Bendix fleet stops. lifetime (1 exchange) and they stop as good as the Titanium brand pads I used to use for less.
Not liking the ceramic pads I put in the wife's car so I'll pass on them in the future.
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My NAPA pads have been really good. I rotated the other day and the brakes still look like they have over 80% left after a year and a half and 18K miles.
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I thought we were taking shoes, as in rear drum brakes, Napa only.
For front pads (or rears also on 4w discs) the best are Hawk Performance. http://www.genosgarage.com/prodinfo....KE-04-296.670P sells them.
For front pads (or rears also on 4w discs) the best are Hawk Performance. http://www.genosgarage.com/prodinfo....KE-04-296.670P sells them.
I am talking Rear Drum Brakes only for 2001 Ram 2500.
I called Genos and they said they had nothing to offer on 2001 Drum Brake Shoes. For some reason the shoe design on 2000 - 01 was different than 94 - 99.
I ended up calling NAPA and their premium set was $70 warranted forever for defects, not wear.
I dont think I care about getting something warranted forever for wear, so I will probably go for the Napa.
Thanks to all who responded with their experience....
gary
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