Brembo Brake Pad Sweep

Discussion in 'Challenger Wheels, Tires and Brakes Forum' started by SRT-Tom, Mar 18, 2023.

  1. Mar 18, 2023 at 7:06 AM #1
    SRT-Tom

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    In case anyone is curious why rear 4-piston Brembo brake pads do not sweep the entire surface of the rotor (about 75%), as in previous years, here is the answer.

    In 2020, Dodge specified smaller J-shaped pads with the SRT brake package (BR4 and BR7) to reduce noise complaints from customers about squeaking brakes.

    Here is the official explanation:

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    Here is the new J-shaped brake pad:

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  2. Mar 19, 2023 at 6:10 AM #2
    Moparisto

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    If they used no brake pads or brakes at all, the complaints about brake noise will completely disappear.

    What a BAD idea.
     
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  3. Mar 19, 2023 at 9:20 AM #3
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    Agree, not a good idea, but it probably still has just as much braking force as the standard brakes......just with the Brembo name.

    I did notice the smaller swept area on my 2020 Redeye when I got it....but when I put power stop pads on it, the larger swept area came back, and I have tons less brake dust to deal with.
     
  4. Mar 22, 2023 at 7:23 PM #4
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    I switched to Power Stop. Also, much much better.
     
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