Brake Repair Dodge Charger Journey

$128 Pads and Labor

DODGE CHARGER

BRAKE REPAIR

The Dodge Charger features a variety of brake systems depending on the trim level. Standard models come with four-wheel disc brakes, with available options like the "17-inch" or "18-inch" brake packages. SRT models, including the Scat Pack and Hellcat, utilize Brembo six-piston front and four-piston rear calipers with larger rotors. Advanced safety features like Advanced Brake Assist and Ready Alert Braking also enhance the braking system's performance.

Brake Pad Replacement for One Axle (Front or Back)

Traditional Repair Shop $300-$350

Dealership $350-$450

Detroit Brake Repair $128

Front Rotor and Brake Pad Replacement w/Brake Sensor

Traditional Repair Shop $1220-$1420

Dealership $1480-$1870

Detroit Brake Repair $260-$400

Brake System Details by Trim:

Standard Models:

Feature four-wheel disc brakes. Some trims offer "17-inch" or "18-inch" brake packages.

"17-inch" Brakes:

Standard on V6 models, these have single-piston aluminum calipers with vented front rotors and single-piston aluminum calipers with solid rear rotors.

"18-inch" Brakes:

Standard on international models, and optional on others, these have twin-piston aluminum calipers with vented front and rear rotors.

SRT Models (Scat Pack, Hellcat):

Utilize Brembo six-piston front and four-piston rear calipers with larger rotors.

Police Package:

Includes heavy-duty brakes.

Key Features:

Brembo Brakes:

High-performance braking systems with larger calipers and rotors for enhanced stopping power and fade resistance, particularly in SRT models.

Advanced Brake Assist:

Monitors brake pedal application and can increase brake force during panic braking situations.

Ready Alert Braking:

Anticipates potential collisions and prepares the braking system for immediate response.

Brake Fade Resistance:

The larger rotors and advanced brake systems in SRT models help resist brake fade during high-performance driving.

Brake Pad Material:

The type of brake pad material can affect stopping power and noise.

Rotor Ventilation:

Vented rotors help dissipate heat, improving braking performance and reducing fade.

Maintenance:

Rear Brake Pad and Rotor with Brake Sensor Replacement Cost Average

Traditional Repair Shop $600-$700

Dealership $730-$920

Detroit Brake Repair $-260-$360

Brake Fluid Change Cost Average

Traditional Repair Shop $150-$175

Dealership $160-$200

Brake Tech $125