Parts for your Dodge Ram 1500
Dodge Ram 1500 Brakes
Buy Dodge Ram 1500 brakes online from 17 parts for 1999-2010 trucks, priced from $21.72 to $362.34. You will find front and rear pad sets, rotors, rear shoes and pad and rotor kits from DuraGo, EBC, Wagner, Centric, Pronto and API. Fitment notes cover cab, engine, trim and drivetrain, so check yours before ordering.
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Ram 1500 brake fitment
Three Ram 1500 generations fall in this range: 1999-2001, 2002-2008 and 2009-2010. Brakes changed a great deal between them, so a part for one does not carry over. Within a generation, Regular Cab, Quad Cab and Crew Cab trucks and 2WD and 4WD versions can each use different parts.
Engine matters most on 2009-2010 trucks, with 3.7L V6, 4.7L V8 and 5.7L V8 applications listed. Towing and heavy-duty packages can change rotor and caliper choices too. Check the rear of your truck as well, because this range includes both rear rotors and rear shoes. Have your VIN ready.
When your Ram needs brakes
Squealing usually means the pads are getting thin. Grinding means metal is touching metal and the rotor is being damaged, so do not wait. Longer stops, a pulsing pedal or a shake through the steering wheel when braking point to worn or uneven rotors.
A burning smell, a wheel that runs hot or a pull to one side suggests a sticking caliper. A soft pedal or a brake warning light can mean a fluid leak. Pad life varies with load and how you drive, so inspect rather than go by miles.
Kits, axles and fitting
Always replace pads on both sides of the same axle. A pad and rotor kit, such as the DuraGo kit or the TRQ front and rear kit, gives you matched parts in one order. Check whether shims, clips or wear sensors are included.
You need a jack, jack stands, a caliper piston tool and a torque wrench. Inspect slide pins, hoses and the caliper while the wheel is off. After the job, pump the pedal until it is firm before you move the truck. Bed the new pads in gently over the first few drives. Bleed the brakes if you opened any hydraulic line.
More about brakes
Read our brakes buying guide for how the part works and what to look for in any vehicle.
Ram 1500 questions
Do 2WD and 4WD Ram 1500 trucks use the same brake rotors?
Not always. Catalog applications for the Ram 1500 often split by 2WD and 4WD as well as by cab. Choose your drivetrain and cab in the fitment table before you buy rotors.
Does my Ram 1500 have rear disc brakes or drums?
It depends on the year and configuration. This range lists both rear rotors and rear brake shoes. Look behind a rear wheel or check the fitment notes for your truck before ordering rear parts.
Can I replace Ram 1500 brake pads on one side only?
No. Replace pads on both wheels of the same axle so the truck stops evenly. A pad set normally covers both sides of one axle.