Ram 3500 Brakes Guide
Brake Specifications and Service Guide for Your Ram 3500
Proudly serving Brevard, Asheville, Hendersonville, Fletcher & Cherokee NC

Ram 3500 Brakes Specifications
Ram 3500 brakes are the heaviest-duty in the Ram lineup — designed for stopping fully-loaded HD trucks. Our team handles routine inspections plus dually-specific brake service.
| Trim | Front Brakes | Rear Brakes | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ram 3500 SRW (all trims) | 14.17-inch vented disc with HD caliper | 14.09-inch vented disc with HD caliper | Heavy-duty 4-wheel disc brake system |
| Ram 3500 DRW (Dually) | 14.17-inch vented disc with HD caliper | 14.09-inch vented disc with HD caliper (dually-spec) | Same brakes as SRW with dually-specific calibration |
Brake Component Details
Ram 3500 SRW (all trims)
Front: 14.17-inch vented disc with HD caliper
Rear: 14.09-inch vented disc with HD caliper
Notes: Heavy-duty 4-wheel disc brake system
Heavy-duty 4-wheel disc brake system
Ram 3500 DRW (Dually)
Front: 14.17-inch vented disc with HD caliper
Rear: 14.09-inch vented disc with HD caliper (dually-spec)
Notes: Same brakes as SRW with dually-specific calibration
Same brakes as SRW with dually-specific calibration


Brake Care Tips for Your Ram 3500
- Cummins exhaust brake reduces friction brake wear on downhill descents — use it for extended descents.
- Towing 30,000+ lbs significantly stresses brakes — inspect after every heavy-tow trip.
- Inspect pads every 7,500-10,000 miles.
- Brake fluid flush every 3 years.
- Listen for grinding or pulsation.
What's Included in Every Brakes at Mahon CDJR
Every brake service at Mahon CDJR includes a free brake inspection by Mopar-certified technicians. We measure pad thickness, check rotor surface and thickness, inspect calipers and hoses, and test the parking brake. When service is needed we use OEM-spec Mopar pads and rotors matched to your Ram 3500 trim.
Mahon CDJR — proudly serving Brevard, Asheville, Hendersonville, Fletcher & Cherokee NC.
Created July 22, 2026 by MM Dealer Advocates