2019-2024 Ram 1500 (DT) Brake Pads, Rotors & Complete Brake Kits

Brakes Built for the Fifth-Gen Ram 1500 (DT)

The 2019-2024 Ram 1500 is the DT-generation truck, and it is a heavy machine. A crew cab with the 5.7L HEMI can push past 5,300 lbs before you load a single tool, and that mass is what your brakes fight every time you slow down. If you tow a trailer, haul in the bed, or spend time in stop-and-go traffic, this truck goes through friction hardware faster than a lot of owners expect. Getting the right pads and rotors on it the first time saves you a repeat job and keeps stopping distances honest.

One important note before you shop: the fifth-gen DT (2019+) does not share brakes with the older DS "Ram 1500 Classic" that was sold alongside it in those same years. Parts are not interchangeable. Everything below is specific to the DT truck.

What Fits the Front and Rear

The DT Ram 1500 runs vented disc brakes at all four corners. Up front you are looking at large rotors in the roughly 14.9-inch (378mm) range paired with a substantial caliper, which is what gives this truck its confident bite. The rear uses vented discs as well, sized near 14.8 inches (376mm), rather than the drums you would find on lighter trucks. Because both axles are disc, a full brake job means pads and rotors front and rear.

For pad compound, ceramic is the right call for most owners. Ceramic pads run quiet, throw far less black dust onto those big wheels, and hold up well for daily driving and light-to-moderate towing. If you tow heavy or run off-road, step up to a carbon-fiber ceramic or a slotted/drilled rotor setup that sheds heat faster and resists the fade you get on long grades. Coated rotors (Geomet or zinc plating) are worth it in Ohio and anywhere roads get salted, since bare cast iron surface-rusts fast on a truck that sits.

Common Brake Symptoms on This Ram

Watch for these DT-specific wear signs:

• Pulsation through the pedal or steering wheel when braking from highway speed usually means warped or unevenly worn front rotors, the most common DT complaint given the front axle's braking load.
• Squealing or grinding points to pads at or past their wear limit. Grinding means metal-on-metal, and at that point you are likely buying rotors too.
• A soft or longer pedal after towing suggests brake fade from overheated hardware, a cue to upgrade to slotted rotors and a higher-temp pad.
• Rusty, scored rotor faces on a truck that has sat, especially on the rear where the pads clamp less often.

As a rule of thumb, plan on inspecting pads around 30,000-40,000 miles. Tow-heavy or city trucks can need fronts sooner. Always replace pads and rotors in axle pairs, never just one side.

Parts That Fit Your 2019-2024 Ram 1500

Every kit below is matched to the DT truck. Pick based on how you use it:

• 2019-2025 Ram 1500 DT Rear Complete Brake Kit - Power Stop CRK8184 - $340.99. Geomet-coated rotors, Z17 ceramic pads, and hardware for the rear axle. The budget-smart choice when your rears are worn but the fronts still have life, or to pair with a front kit for a full job.
• 2019-2024 Ram 1500 DT Front Drilled and Slotted Brake Kit - Power Stop K8183 - $579.99. Drilled-and-slotted front rotors with ceramic pads for cooler, fade-resistant stops. Ideal if you tow occasionally or want more bite and better looks behind the wheels.
• 2019-2024 Ram 1500 DT Front and Rear Off-Road Tow Brake Kit - R1 Concepts - $838.99. The premium do-it-all package covering all four corners with a tow/off-road-rated compound. Best for owners who work the truck hard and want to replace everything once and be done.

Not sure which fits your exact cab and configuration? Email sales@corebrakeparts.com with your VIN or trim and we will confirm the right parts before you order.

Why Buy From Core Brake Parts

• Verified fitment for the fifth-gen DT truck, so you never end up with DS Classic parts by mistake.
• Options from budget to premium, whether you need one axle or a full tow-rated system.
• Free shipping on orders over $75, which every kit here clears.
• Ships fast from Circleville, Ohio, so most of the country sees short transit times.
• 30-day returns and real fitment help by email if anything is not right.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are 2019-2024 Ram 1500 DT brakes the same as the Ram 1500 Classic?

No. The DT (fifth-gen, 2019+) and the DS "Classic" were sold in the same years but use different rotors, calipers, and pads. Confirm you have the DT truck before ordering. If unsure, send us your VIN.

Do I need to replace rear brakes on this truck too, or just the fronts?

The DT has four-wheel disc brakes, so the rears do wear and eventually need pads and rotors. Fronts typically wear faster because they handle most of the braking load, but a complete job addresses both axles.

Should I run ceramic or drilled-and-slotted rotors on my Ram 1500?

For daily driving, ceramic pads with quality coated rotors are quiet, low-dust, and plenty durable. If you tow, haul, or drive aggressively, drilled-and-slotted rotors and a tow-rated compound shed heat better and resist fade on long descents.