Brake Rotors For Dodge
Dodge vehicles in Australia range from heavy-duty Ram 1500 utes built for towing to high-performance Charger and Challenger muscle cars, and each demands brake rotors matched to its specific purpose.
My Brakes stocks brake rotors for popular Australian Dodge models including Ram 1500 variants with 336mm front rotors, ensuring you get components engineered for the weight and power your Dodge delivers.
Browse our Dodge range to find front and rear rotors that restore reliable stopping power, whether you're hauling trailers on the highway or managing the torque of a HEMI V8.
Dodge Ram 1500: Towing Demands Serious Brakes
The Ram 1500 can tow up to 11,550 pounds when properly equipped, which places enormous demands on your brake system every time you slow down with a loaded trailer. Federal law in most states requires trailers over 3,000 pounds to have their own braking system, but your Ram's rotors still handle the truck's substantial kerb weight plus the trailer's push during deceleration. Australian-delivered Ram 1500 models typically use 336mm ventilated front rotors with five-bolt mounting, and My Brakes stocks these specific fitments to ensure correct caliper clearance and mounting.
Integrated trailer brake controllers help manage stopping loads, but warped or worn truck rotors compromise the entire system's effectiveness. When your Ram develops brake shudder or pedal pulsation while towing, it's usually the front rotors that have exceeded their service life from repeated heat cycling. My Brakes supplies rotors manufactured to handle these demanding towing applications, restoring the confident braking feel that makes towing safer.
Performance Dodge Models: Charger And Challenger Brake Specs
Dodge performance vehicles use dramatically different brake packages depending on model variant. A base Charger SXT uses 12.6-inch rotors front and rear, while the R/T steps up to 13.8-inch fronts with dual-piston calipers. Scat Pack models require massive 15.4-inch front rotors with six-piston Brembo calipers and 13.8-inch rears, and Hellcat variants push even further with 15.7-inch fronts.
These size differences aren't cosmetic upgrades. The Scat Pack's 6.4-litre HEMI produces enough power to generate serious heat during repeated hard braking, and smaller rotors simply can't dissipate that thermal load without fading. Hellcat models with supercharged engines need the absolute maximum rotor diameter and caliper piston area to manage 700-plus horsepower stopping from triple-digit speeds. My Brakes can supply the correct rotor specifications for your specific Charger or Challenger variant, preventing costly ordering mistakes between standard and performance applications.
Replacing Dodge Rotors: What To Look For
Dodge rotors should be replaced when they reach minimum thickness specifications stamped on the rotor edge, or when visible heat cracks, scoring or warping develops. Ram owners who regularly tow heavy loads may need replacement as early as 40,000 kilometres, while performance Charger and Challenger models driven hard can wear rotors even faster. Always replace rotors in axle pairs to maintain balanced braking, particularly on high-performance models where mismatched rotors affect vehicle stability under hard braking.
Two-piece floating rotor designs offer weight advantages for performance applications, reducing rotational mass while maintaining thermal capacity. These upgrades improve both acceleration and braking response on Charger and Challenger models, though most Ram 1500 owners are better served by quality standard-replacement rotors that prioritise longevity and quiet operation over weight savings. My Brakes stocks both standard replacement and performance options, matching your rotor choice to how you actually use your Dodge rather than simply what fits.
