2007 Chrysler 300 Limited needs brake pads


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Old 06-23-21, 07:53 PM
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2007 Chrysler 300 Limited needs brake pads

I had a front set of brake pads wear out before I could replace them, and they got thru to one of the vented front rotors so I replaced it and the pads on both sides. I took a look at the rear brake pads and they are thin and should be replaced as well. The rear rotors on my car are solid, unvented rotors. I have two different sets of pads from NAPA to use. A set that are semi metalic, pads and a set of ceramic pads. Does it make a difference for use on solid rear rotors which type of pad to use? from the look of them they appear to be the same shape and size.
 
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Old 06-24-21, 12:05 AM
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The style of rotor is based on the brake performance requirements with the front providing around 70% of the braking capacity so that is why they are different.

Pads are usually the same material front and rear but since you already have a brake imbalance having different pad materials wont cause any performance issues!
 
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The nice thing about ceramic pads is they create less brake dust [or maybe it's just harder to see] which makes it easier to keep your wheels clean.
 
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You should use the same pad compound on both front and rear.
 
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Old 06-24-21, 06:43 AM
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Fire away. You will not notice any difference, as braking is 80% front.
Now, you have 3 opinions on the same subject.
 
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Chrysler 300 Brake Pads

Since the driver is already unbalanced. I will move forward with the NAPA dealer's recs. I will just keep stopping to a minimum!
 
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Thanks to Jessa Dee for checking with your friend! I have the ceramic pads installed on the back brakes, and they are working fine so far. Car is more like a storage unit than transportation now, and It will survive, and stop when I need it to.
 
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Old 07-13-21, 07:29 PM
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Jessa Dee was advertising for the company.
 
 

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