BRAKES THAT HAUL HARD
Heavy-Duty Hauling & Towing
Extreme Durability
Quiet Braking
Noise Reducing
Quick Break-In
High Resistance to Judder, Cracking & Fade
Built Tough for the Long Haul
Our semi-metallic pads come with OE-matched slots and chamfers for a perfect fit, plus a red break-in coating, rubberized hardware, and multi-layer shims for smooth, quiet stops with less dust. Paired with our high-quality rotors with a high carbon coating, you get better heat dissipation, serious durability, and solid, fade-resistant braking you can count on mile after mile.
Advanced Metallurgy
OE Internal Vane Design
High Resistance to Cracking & Judder
High Carbon Coating Protects Against Corrosion
5-Layer Premium Shim
100% Coverage Burnish Coating
Severe-Duty Semi-Metallic Formulation
Rubberized Abutment Hardware
BUILT TOUGH FOR THE LONG HAUL
Our semi-metallic pads come with OE-matched slots and chamfers for a perfect fit, plus a red break-in coating, rubberized hardware, and multi-layer shims for smooth, quiet stops with less dust. Paired with our high-quality rotors with a high carbon coating, you get better heat dissipation, serious durability, and solid, fade-resistant braking you can count on mile after mile.
brake kits that match your workload
DRILLED & SLOTTED ROTORS + CERAMIC BRAKE PADS
Best For
- Daily driver who tows occasionally or seasonally
- Runs mountain passes, steep grades, or varied terrain
- Drives in wet or mixed weather conditions frequently
- Performance-focused or upgraded build wanting aggressive bite
- Wants clean wheels and a quiet, premium ride
Why It Works
- Precision-drilled holes shed heat fast
- Directional slots clear dust & debris
- Zinc-plated for corrosion resistance
- Ceramic compound absorbs vibration
- Low dust keeps wheels clean
- Rotor-friendly — reduces wear & scoring
Change Intervals
Pads: Every 30,000–70,000 miles
Rotors: Every 50,000–70,000 miles
Towing frequently? Inspect every 15,000–20,000 miles
HIGH-CARBON ROTORS + SEMI-METALLIC BRAKE PADS
Best For
- Work truck under consistent, heavy towing load — every day
- Fleet vehicle or commercial use needing maximum service life
- Flat-terrain hauler: jobsite, ranch, or regular trailer runs
- Owner who wants set-it-and-forget-it reliability under real load
- Diesel that sees sustained punishment mile after mile
Why It Works
- High carbon alloy iron resists warping
- Absorbs sustained heat without fade
- Semi-metallic compound = stronger bite
- Quieter, smoother braking experience
- Extended service life under daily load
- Ideal for fleet and consistent tow use
Change Intervals
Pads: Every 30,000–70,000 miles
Rotors: Every 50,000–70,000 miles
Towing frequently? Inspect every 15,000–20,000 miles
DISCLAIMER: DO NOT MIX INCOMPATIBLE BRAKE PAD AND ROTOR TYPES.
- Use Ceramic Brake Pads only with Drilled & Slotted Rotors
- Use Semi-Metallic (Severe-Duty) Brake Pads only with High-Carbon Rotors
HEAD-TO-HEAD COMPARISON
| FEATURE |
DRILLED & SLOTTED ROTORS + CERAMIC BRAKE PADS
|
HIGH-CARBON ROTORS + SEMI-METALLIC BRAKE PADS
|
|---|---|---|
| Initial Stopping Bite | Aggressive / Responsive | Smooth / Controlled |
| Heat Dissipation | Rapid (drilled & slotted) | Steady (carbon alloy) |
| Brake Noise | Very Quiet (ceramic) | Moderate (semi-metallic) |
| Wheel Dust | Low — cleaner wheels | Moderate — more cleanup |
| Rotor Wear | Ceramic = rotor friendly | Semi-metallic = more wear |
| Pad / Rotor Lifespan | Long daily, moderate heavy | Extended under consistent load |
| Best Terrain | Hills, mountains, grades | Flat, consistent load routes |
| Best Driver | Daily + occasional tow | Full-time work / tow truck |
| Corrosion Protection | Zinc-plated rotor coating | High carbon alloy durability |
| OEM Fit & Function | Meets or exceeds OEM | Meets or exceeds OEM |
Stop Hard. Haul Heavier.
Engineered for the long haul and the hard stop. Our high carbon rotors and severe-duty pads shrug off heat, kill fade, and stop big loads without breaking a sweat.
STOP HARD. HAUL HEAVIER.
Engineered for the long haul and the hard stop. Our high carbon rotors and severe-duty pads shrug off heat, kill fade, and stop big loads without breaking a sweat.
Customer Reviews
Had a pull with my brakes and truck had over 170K on it, I figured just do them all. So bought the kit, and installed. Brakes are working great with less pressure needed to stop and got parking brake adjusted also. Overall very satisfied with the purchase.
Brake kit arrived quickly, and was packaged well. The initial look at them appeared well made and clean. There is even (1) package of brake lube that comes with them, luckily because I had forgot to pick some up. All in one package that installed well and I’m sure will last quite some time. I will update with any negative or positive changes happen. Will be ordering front kit soon and will do a handful of pictures for the install.
The rotors and pads appear to be premium quality, but that’s why I bought the kit. Fit was perfect. Comes with all the small parts needed for a quality job. The break-in was the easiest I’ve ever experienced. The pad coating accelerates bed-in to the rotors and the wear on the rotors is incredibly even. Although only a few miles on them, less brake input is required for the desired response. The coated surfaces of the rotor keep them looking good and prevents corrosion. So far, very pleased.
Rotors are nice and brakes are nice. Stops so quickly.
Haven't installed them yet. But highly beefy
Appreciate the great customer service! And product!
Ery pleased with the product but as anyone whose done rotors from the rust belt knows the retaining screw that treads into the hub is impossible to reuse the torque head strips and you’re left welding nuts to the screw if docs could offer the screws I’d pay extra just to make it a one stop shop but as far as the quality of the rotors go 5stars all day shipping was quick parts fit happy customer
These rotors and pads are worth every penny. Made a dramatic difference compared to my previous OEM set up. Great initial grab, no fade everything coated.
Was the perfect fit and overall stopping power is better
Break pads to Dust
Hi Erick, we're sorry to hear about your experience. With high-carbon rotors and semi-metallic pads, there is still a chance of dust, depending on driving frequency and whether the truck is used for frequent towing. If you need further assistance, please don't hesitate to contact us at sales@docsdiesel.com. We're here to help!
Came in quick and amazing quality
Great brakes with great stopping power. They just feel great.
I put these brakes and rotors on my 2017 Ram 3500 and she stops on a dime now.
I was super impressed with the customer service and they answered all my questions and the product that they offer is Unbelievable quality couldn’t be happier. Will keep using them in the future on all my needs from brakes to the additives to the filters. Great, thank you and my 2017 F250 Lariat thanks you.
Well done!
Stops my truck like it should. Great quality for a great price.
I bought front rotors and brake pads for my ram 3500 dually. Perfect fit. Arrived well packaged. Completely quiet stopping. Great price!!
Exact fit for my 2018 F250 and even better braking with zero noise.
Fit great, works great!
Brakes work excellent. Quality
We purchased the package to test, and as soon as you open the boxes you can tell that the materials are of the highest quality. Installed just as easy as OEM. Still early in the test but seeing reduced brake dust compared to others and no blue rotors.
Best brakes and rotors I’ve ran
Install was a breeze. Minus my breaker bar snapping and giving me stitches in my chin lol. Included hardware was super nice and seemed very well made. 10/10 will purchase again and will recommend to others
Great quality. Great customer service. All Docs products are high quality.
The fit is good on the pads, rotors and hardware. Break in procedure left the newly cleaned chrome wheels a gun metal black color. I’ve only put about 60 miles on them and have had to wash the wheels twice. Other than that they do perform great for stopping and they run about 40-60 degrees cooler under normal operating temps.
Perfect fit and good looks. These are Heavy Duty sets. Will be good pulling the camper.
Best quality set on the market with the best price available. Excellent discount for Law Enforcement and Military. Always appreciated for our service folks!
Product looks like good, quality pieces. Easy install and great fit. Quiet so far and works as expected. Sure hope they last .
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What’s your shipping policy?
We offer free shipping over $99 on all orders within the contiguous United States. Expedited shipping is available for an additional charge. Alaska, Hawaii, and Canada will have shipping fees.
Where does Doc’s Diesel ship to?
We ship to the U.S. and Canada! For Canada orders, any taxes, duties, or customs fees are the responsibility of the buyer. We handle orders in 1-2 business days, and most of the time in less than 24 hours if ordered on a week day. Depending on location, U.S. orders will arrive between 3-5 business days from your order. Canada orders typically arrive within 7-11 days.
What is your warranty?
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Doc’s Diesel Filters meet or exceed Original Equipment Manufacturer’s (OEM) requirements. New vehicle warranties stay in effect when Doc’s Diesel filters are installed correctly and in conjunction to engine manufacturer’s recommendations.
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If you are unhappy with your purchase for whatever reason, and it's within 30 days from your purchase, you can return your diesel filters back to us. Item has to be in new condition. Once filters are received, we will refund your money (minus price of return shipping) within 2-4 business days. We will refund to your original form of payment.
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