How bad is Brake Dust with OEM pads?

[WithaREBELyell]

All,

Picked up a sweet deal on a rebel coming over from one of those other truck brands. About to lift her up and throw on some 20's. However, before I do that....do I need to change the factory brake pads to a low dusting option? I dont want to spend that kind of money, but yet clean my wheels each day.

What do you all think? If, the answer is yes.....what is your recommendation? I liked my Wagner Thermoquiet ceramic brakes. Very low dust.

 

[PowerJrod]

All,

Picked up a sweet deal on a rebel coming over from one of those other truck brands. About to lift her up and throw on some 20's. However, before I do that....do I need to change the factory brake pads to a low dusting option? I dont want to spend that kind of money, but yet clean my wheels each day.

What do you all think? If, the answer is yes.....what is your recommendation? I liked my Wagner Thermoquiet ceramic brakes. Very low dust.

I would say not bad honestly. I have the oems still and the dust in minor. Also depends on your braking habits though. I like the Wagner's and the Bosch quietcast pads. I never tried the ceramics though...was told they make a ton of noise in the cold weather.

 

[Biga]

I haven't noticed hardly any dusting on my 2019, now my 2014 Ram was pretty bad with brake dust.

 

[Neurobit]

I haven't noticed hardly any dusting on my 2019, now my 2014 Ram was pretty bad with brake dust.

Ditto. Surprised how how minimal the dust is on these trucks.

 

[Richard320]

My wheels are clean. Very little brake dust.

 

[MG99]

Never been an issue for me. Nothing noticeable on my chrome 20’s after 9k miles or my current Rebel wheels for the last 6k. I wash the truck every few months.

 

[WithaREBELyell]

Thanks everyone. Guess I will stick with the OEM brake pads and give them a go!

 

[TheMopars]

Yeah, compared to my 2010 and 2013 SRT the brake dust is minimal, don't even notice it.

 

[Bobbybob]

I am a fan of the brakes on these things. I do have eTorque and took me just a bit to get used to the regen braking though. Overall minimal dust from the pads, if any at all, and fantastic stoping power.

 

[klotz50]

All,

Picked up a sweet deal on a rebel coming over from one of those other truck brands. About to lift her up and throw on some 20's. However, before I do that....do I need to change the factory brake pads to a low dusting option? I dont want to spend that kind of money, but yet clean my wheels each day.

What do you all think? If, the answer is yes.....what is your recommendation? I liked my Wagner Thermoquiet ceramic brakes. Very low dust.

I have not found one youtube vid for a DIY brake job on 5th gen.....anyone?

 

[Neurobit]

I am a fan of the brakes on these things. I do have eTorque and took me just a bit to get used to the regen braking though. Overall minimal dust from the pads, if any at all, and fantastic stoping power.

Indeed. Squealing aside, the brakes on these trucks are very good. Very confidence-inspiring when having to stop in a hurry.

 

[onelochevy]

I haven't had any brake dust problems with my '19