Brake/Rotor Set 2015 Durango R/T - best/value
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Brake/Rotor Set 2015 Durango R/T - best/value
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I'm going to replace my Rotor/Brakes soon. I have ordered a set off of Advance Auto before - can't say they were great. I have sort of researched Rock Auto. Can anyone on this forum with a 2015 Durango R/T recommend a best valued brake/Rotor set for my next replacement? So, I'm not looking for top of the line stop on the dime. I'm looking for value longevity.
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I'm going to replace my Rotor/Brakes soon. I have ordered a set off of Advance Auto before - can't say they were great. I have sort of researched Rock Auto. Can anyone on this forum with a 2015 Durango R/T recommend a best valued brake/Rotor set for my next replacement? So, I'm not looking for top of the line stop on the dime. I'm looking for value longevity.
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To start this off:
Found this recommendation on another forum:
2015 DODGE DURANGO Power Stop K5955 Power Stop Z23 Evolution Sport Brake Upgrade Kits | Summit Racing
Found this recommendation on another forum:
2015 DODGE DURANGO Power Stop K5955 Power Stop Z23 Evolution Sport Brake Upgrade Kits | Summit Racing
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I've used the Raybestos coated rotors through Rock Auto on three different vehicles now and have been quite happy with them. None have warped yet (2010 Nissan Xterra, 2014 Ram 1500, and 2014 Ford Escape) even with towing duty (Ram). The ones on the Xterra have been on the vehicle since 2019 and the rotor hats still look like new (not rusty). The other two applications have not been on nearly as long and don't show any signs of rust either.
As for "brake" recommendations, I assume you are asking about brake pads. I've tried various brands of ceramic pads and haven't come across any that I'd say are necessarily better or worse than others. I'm not sure if brake pads are like car batteries in that there are only a few manufacturers with very little difference in specifications from one brand to the next, but I'd honestly be surprised if that were NOT the case. I do tend to stick with ceramic pads so that my wheels appear clean longer between car washings.
For what it sounds like you're after, stay away from slotted and/or cross drilled rotors. Unless you get ones that are formed with the holes, versus drilled after the rotors are "finished," they may have a tendency to crack and you won't realize any benefits from them unless you're planning to take the Durango out for track events.
[edit] I see the Summit parts you linked to are slotted and drilled. Unless you're changing your tune and appearance is more important than value/longevity, steer away from the slotted and drilled option.
-Rod
As for "brake" recommendations, I assume you are asking about brake pads. I've tried various brands of ceramic pads and haven't come across any that I'd say are necessarily better or worse than others. I'm not sure if brake pads are like car batteries in that there are only a few manufacturers with very little difference in specifications from one brand to the next, but I'd honestly be surprised if that were NOT the case. I do tend to stick with ceramic pads so that my wheels appear clean longer between car washings.
For what it sounds like you're after, stay away from slotted and/or cross drilled rotors. Unless you get ones that are formed with the holes, versus drilled after the rotors are "finished," they may have a tendency to crack and you won't realize any benefits from them unless you're planning to take the Durango out for track events.
[edit] I see the Summit parts you linked to are slotted and drilled. Unless you're changing your tune and appearance is more important than value/longevity, steer away from the slotted and drilled option.
-Rod
Last edited by SHO Rod; May 30, 2024 at 02:44 PM.