brakes for gt

[gooberff]

I ready for new brakes on my GT and need to know the verdicts on what ceramic pads will fit.

I believe the fronts require that you use the existing shim, as it is bigger than the n/a setup, so any manufacturers pads should fit.

Correct me if I am wrong in this.

The rears have a smaller backing plate than the n/a cruiser so has anybody replaced these pads with aftermarket pads?

All of you that have upgraded let me know brand and part numbers that have worked.

thanks

[blackboosty]

Search the different manufacturers for Dodge SRT-4 brakes. They are identical. I used Hawk HPS Pads for my 04 GT, here are the numbers:
Front: HB377F.760
Rear: HB176F.614

About $120 for both sets, depending on vendor. I also bought drilled/slotted Brembo rotors for all 4 wheels on Ebay. These were also listed for a Dodge SRT-4. All parts fit and work perfect!

[gooberff]

has anyone tried the hawk rear ceramic pads part number hb176z.614. they are available from summit racing for $63.95

[bobs turbo pt]

anyones that have less brake dust would be great!!

[SteelBlueGT]

Got ceramics from PepBoys and ever since no nada zero 0 no brake dust.

[blackboosty]

The Hawk HPS pads I mentioned in my previous post are much better with dusting than the stockers were. Not quite ceramic level, but very low dust.

[Topless in Cali]

All the ceramic pad brands great reviews. I use the raybestos (pep boys) ceramics and love em'. I'm sure the Hawk ceramics are just as good. The slotted/drilled rotor are even a step further and then add the stainless brake lines to complete the upgrade. You could also look into a complete front upgrade from stop tech or Wildwood, both are very expensive, but get excelent reviews from my readings.

[zzzhuh]

December 22 my mechanic installed ceramic pads on the rear of my '03 GT. I didn't think to ask him for the brand or part number, I should have.

Now I've got a squeak when I brake. Do you think that will go away by itself?

[bobs turbo pt]

it might go away but i would go back and make the guy listen to just to be safe !!

[AA PT]

Pep Boys Raybestos ceramics. $80.00 and they last about 65,000 miles in heavy traffic driving. No dust and no squeals. I have 109,000 miles on my 2003 GT and love them. I even tow a trailer from time to time.