Front Brake Kit — Pads and Rotors for the 2013–2018 Ram 1500

What 2013–2018 Ram 1500 owners report about the brakes

Owners have filed 35 complaints with NHTSA, the US federal vehicle-safety regulator, that mention brake pads or rotors on the 2013–2018 Ram 1500, and 828 filed under its brakes. Those 35, by model year, as of September 18, 2026:

• 2013 Ram 1500: 7 complaints
• 2014 Ram 1500: 10 complaints
• 2015 Ram 1500: 3 complaints
• 2016 Ram 1500: 9 complaints
• 2017 Ram 1500: 4 complaints
• 2018 Ram 1500: 2 complaints

NHTSA publishes complaints as owners wrote them and does not verify them, so read them as a pattern rather than a diagnosis.

A 2014 Ram 1500 owner, NHTSA complaint 11718450: "the braking system abs failed, stopped at traffic light foot on brake petal holding then brake petal goes to floor and vehicle surges forward, take vehicle to brake shop told that rear brake pads needed replacing replaced things working fine next couple of months."

A 2017 Ram 1500 owner, NHTSA complaint 11733804: "Timeline of issues: 04/11/2026 – Vehicle purchased 04/16/2026 – Brakes began grinding 04/18/2026 – Vehicle developed starting issues 04/19/2026 – Brake system parts (pads, rotors, calipers) ordered due to failure 04/23/2026 – Parts received; same day 4WD was tested and confirmed not functioning properly (dashboard…"

Recalls that cover the front brake kit on the 2013–2018 Ram 1500

As of September 18, 2026, NHTSA lists no recall on the 2013–2018 Ram 1500 whose defect is in the front brake kit. If your car has a warning light or a symptom that a recall could explain, check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls anyway — it takes a minute.

Which front brake kit a 2013–2018 Ram 1500 takes

Rotor diameter and thickness follow the brake package, which is why two cars of the same model and year can take different kits. The 2013–2018 Ram 1500 came with several powertrains, among them 3.0L V6 Automatic 4WD, 3.6L V6 Automatic RWD and 5.7L V8 Automatic 4WD. That is why we ask for the VIN, or the year, engine and trim, and confirm the part against it before you pay rather than after it arrives.

What we source it from

5 front brake kits from Akebono, Brembo, Power Stop, Raybestos and Wagner, $169.99 to $209.99, with flat $30 shipping anywhere in the US. If a part we confirmed as a fit does not fit your vehicle, we cover the return and the replacement.