kubined Posted August 5, 2015 Report Share Posted August 5, 2015 I have approximately 50,000 km & being advised that I need to replace brake pads /calipers at a cost of a $1000! Has anyone else had this problem? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hockey_puck Posted August 5, 2015 Report Share Posted August 5, 2015 There is an entire section dedicated to brakes and lots of info in it on this forum.. Your 2011 has the so-called small brakes and yes they tend to wear faster than Journey's built after mid 2012 when larger brakes started to show up on higher end models. 50k, isn't that bad, for some. It's impossible to judge not knowing how you drive. Here is a tip. DO NOT replace the pads and/or rotors with the standard MOPAR parts again. Go with higher quality aftermarket parts and preferably CERAMIC pads. The dealer will charge way too much for the stock stuff and you can do a lot better (cheaper) at an independent shop that knows what they are doing. There is lots of better, longer lasting quality brake parts out there. H.P. jkeaton and ChopRod 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigtsr Posted August 5, 2015 Report Share Posted August 5, 2015 I just had my '11 brakes/rotors done all around at my dealer at 50,000 km for 795.00 plus tax and will be satisfied with another equal wear factor as 95% of my driving is city. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2late4u Posted August 6, 2015 Report Share Posted August 6, 2015 replaced the rear pads on my2011 at about 60k and the rotors looked great and then traded it in at 75k for my new my14 crossroad, did it myself and only cost $60. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redtomatoman Posted August 6, 2015 Report Share Posted August 6, 2015 Your calipers should be fine. I can see replacing the rotors, if needed, and pads, but I'd need some convincing that the calipers had failed. Get a second opinion. Good luck. Peace. 2late4u 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bramfrank Posted August 6, 2015 Report Share Posted August 6, 2015 You can get a full set of pads and disks for under $200 - takes about 90 minutes to do yourself or have an indie mechanic do it. There is a thread somewhere here complete with photos and you can find how-to videos on youtube. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChopRod Posted November 6, 2015 Report Share Posted November 6, 2015 http://www.drilledrotors.com/ I purchased a set of drilled/slotted rotors with ceramic pads from Drilled Rotors. Well pleased 2 yrs later. Don't seize in winter after sitting a couple days from salt/calcium chloride winter road treatment either. Still running true and minimal dust with the ceramic pads. hockey_puck 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jkeaton Posted November 6, 2015 Report Share Posted November 6, 2015 Drilled rotors are a waste of money on a street driven vehicle but glad you're happy with them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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