jkeaton Posted June 12, 2014 Report Share Posted June 12, 2014 Well that was an example. Just showing what an entire kit would cost. Looks like there is no "complete Bermbo kot" for the DJ. You can get quality brakes that will stop just as good, last just as long as those for much, much cheaper. EBC stuff is good for a fraction of the cost. http://www.buybrakes.com/c-80_dodge-journey_brake-kits.aspx 2late4u 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJSXT14 Posted June 14, 2014 Report Share Posted June 14, 2014 Yeah, unless your taking your DJ to the track and plan on driving 100+, just going with a pad ceramic pad upgrade is sufficient (if looking for slight upgrade from original pads). This is combo with performance rotors can be a reasonably priced improvement. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hollywood91 Posted October 25, 2014 Report Share Posted October 25, 2014 I've just installed the K4015 package from Rock Auto. That's drilled and slotted rotors with ceramic pads. $260. for the set (4 rotors and 2 sets of pads) for the early 2012 models with the smaller brakes. I got this set as the rotors are plated, hopefully this will cut down on corrosion of the rotors which is a problem here in Ontario with salt on the roads. I have them properly broken in and after about 1000 miles, I am so far impressed with the improved braking. The car has about 20,000 miles and my reason for changing was corrosion on the rotors. The vehicle sits pretty much unused from April till November as a ride a motorcycle as much as possible during the summer. Last fall, I removed the rotors and had them refinished, this year the pads on the front were down enough that they would not have lasted the winter. Will check back in the spring and let everyone know how they are standing up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jkeaton Posted October 25, 2014 Report Share Posted October 25, 2014 Good luck with the drilled rotors. Overkill for these vehicles,. Journey_SeXT 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
humansoul Posted November 5, 2014 Report Share Posted November 5, 2014 If anyone is interested...I am selling an aftermarket set of rotors and pads: http://www.dodgejourneyforum.com/topic/5978-fs-brake-rotors-and-pads/ Willing to work out a deal for DJ users... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jkeaton Posted November 5, 2014 Report Share Posted November 5, 2014 Wow. No way in h$ll. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Destination Posted April 6, 2015 Report Share Posted April 6, 2015 sorry for resurecting an old thread, but I want to update my experience with the EBC dimpled and slotted rotors with Green Stuff pads: about 11,000 miles, no warping. That's a record for my car. Past factory rotors warped within 3,000 miles. Front pads are noticeably low though, about .100" of pad left, and a noticeable lip on edge of rotor. Not much of the dimples left. Rears have much more life left. So I'm thinking I'll need fronts in about 5,000 miles. So while I'm happy they are not warping, the car is still eating them for lunch. 15,000 miles (one year of driving) from premium rotors and pads is not good mileage. Despite this, I like the car very much. carry on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onecrazyfoo4u Posted April 6, 2015 Report Share Posted April 6, 2015 sorry for resurecting an old thread, but I want to update my experience with the EBC dimpled and slotted rotors with Green Stuff pads: about 11,000 miles, no warping. That's a record for my car. Past factory rotors warped within 3,000 miles. Front pads are noticeably low though, about .100" of pad left, and a noticeable lip on edge of rotor. Not much of the dimples left. Rears have much more life left. So I'm thinking I'll need fronts in about 5,000 miles. So while I'm happy they are not warping, the car is still eating them for lunch. 15,000 miles (one year of driving) from premium rotors and pads is not good mileage. Despite this, I like the car very much. carry on. That is still pretty sad mileage for brakes. I put on Callahan set from amazon (http://www.amazon.com/Callahan-Premium-Ceramic-Brake-CK002564/dp/B00E1SNKB8/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1428339837&sr=8-1&keywords=dodge+journey+brakes), like several others on here have. It's been almost 2 years and 50k miles later. Just checked them and the pads are all probably half way worn. So you can count these as 100k mile brakes hopefully! No noticeable lip on the rotor edge. Been more than pleased with the set, no warping, no screeching. Nice, quiet brakes that wear nice and slow. I would highly recommend them! Plus it's hard to beat the price at under $200 for all 4 corners! Journey_SeXT 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
11journeybama Posted April 7, 2015 Report Share Posted April 7, 2015 (edited) Willy Wonka! Derp! Edited June 22, 2016 by jkeaton Journey_SeXT 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Journey_SeXT Posted April 7, 2015 Report Share Posted April 7, 2015 sorry for resurecting an old thread, but I want to update my experience with the EBC dimpled and slotted rotors with Green Stuff pads: about 11,000 miles, no warping. That's a record for my car. Past factory rotors warped within 3,000 miles. Front pads are noticeably low though, about .100" of pad left, and a noticeable lip on edge of rotor. Not much of the dimples left. Rears have much more life left. So I'm thinking I'll need fronts in about 5,000 miles. So while I'm happy they are not warping, the car is still eating them for lunch. 15,000 miles (one year of driving) from premium rotors and pads is not good mileage. Despite this, I like the car very much. carry on. I know the brakes on these 2011's are not the greatest but warping within 3,000 miles is not a braking issue but a driver issue. You must be braking at high speeds for that warping to happen. 2late4u 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lobitz68 Posted April 21, 2015 Report Share Posted April 21, 2015 (edited) They aren't drilled, they are slotted and dimpled.... No holes. Edited June 22, 2016 by jkeaton Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Destination Posted March 22, 2016 Report Share Posted March 22, 2016 someone mentioned my DJs eating brakes for lunch is a driver issue.. def not. I don't drive fast, I don't tailgate, and I don't brake late. I've owned dozens of cars and this is a first. But as I've stated in other threads, the EBCs have improved my experience, the car no longer warps rotors, and the second set of EBCs installed are lasting longer than the first, leading me to believe the first set were not installed correctly, possibly they were dragging. jkeaton 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redtomatoman Posted March 23, 2016 Report Share Posted March 23, 2016 So far, my EBCs have been money! Improved my braking 200%. Peace. Animal Mother and jkeaton 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LKMS Posted March 30, 2016 Report Share Posted March 30, 2016 Hey guys, Not sure when the previous owner changed the brakes but I'm pretty sure I have to change mine lol. Anyways I'm a light driver, probably hit about 10k km/year. Have a few options such as slotted+drilled or the regular: Typical Ones http://www.ebay.ca/itm/Front-and-Rear-Brake-Rotors-Ceramic-Pads-TOWN-COUNTRY-GRAND-CARAVAN-JOURNEY-/301294060205?fits=Year%3A2009%7CMake%3ADodge%7CModel%3AJourney&hash=item46268682ad:g:axQAAOSwL7VWsPCF&vxp=mtr Slotted + Drilled http://www.ebay.ca/itm/FTIS-2009-2010-2011-DODGE-JOURNEY-Drill-Slot-Brake-Rotors-CERAMIC-PADS-/272193374511?fits=Year%3A2009%7CMake%3ADodge%7CModel%3AJourney&hash=item3f5ffd492f:g:5XQAAOSwstxVgJuK&vxp=mtr $90 difference between each of them, is it worth it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jkeaton Posted March 30, 2016 Report Share Posted March 30, 2016 Stated in this thread. Drilled rotors are not a good choice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LKMS Posted April 19, 2016 Report Share Posted April 19, 2016 Has anyone heard of or used MaxBrakes.com? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jkeaton Posted April 19, 2016 Report Share Posted April 19, 2016 Has anyone heard of or used MaxBrakes.com? Decent reviews on amazon. Just remember, you get what you pay for. The bitterness of poor quality remains long after the sweetness of a low price is forgotten. BlindSquirrel 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2late4u Posted April 23, 2017 Report Share Posted April 23, 2017 well pulled my front and rear to check the pads on my 2014 crossroad and they all still look like new i always change my own and on my 2011 i replaced the rears at 60k and they were not that bad but had already bought them and my 2014 has 58 k on it so i am tickled pink on how they are holding up.... also i am on a Facebook dodge group and some guy posted a clip of his journey making a loud pounding noise and the sound of it whether he was going fast or slow and of course he is kind of talking bad about his pos dodge, well at least to his credit he did come back 2 days later and said well the noise is fixed and it was front wheels being loose....LOL so now he says well i am going to trade it in for an Audi so i posted back letting him know that Audis have to have their wheels on tight also... rolly and BlindSquirrel 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jkeaton Posted April 23, 2017 Report Share Posted April 23, 2017 That Facebook group is a trip. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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