Overview
The Baer Brakes Claw D0965 is a set of four front ceramic brake pads for the 2003–2008 Dodge Ram 2500 and 2003–2008 Dodge Ram 3500. It is an OE-style replacement pad aimed at owners who want steady braking with little noise and dust on daily-driven trucks.
The pad uses a premium ceramic friction compound that Baer Brakes describes as long lasting, with consistent performance and minimal dust. The friction face is slotted, the backing plate is black, and each set includes stainless steel abutment clips and noise suppression hardware on most applications, so the hardware for most applications is in the box.
Key features
- Premium high friction ceramic compound
- Slotted friction face
- Stainless steel abutment and anti-rattle hardware included with most pads
- Baer Brakes lists long pad life with low rotor wear
- Wear indicator attached to each pad
- Balance of performance and road-going civility for daily drivers
Bedding in and pad care
Ceramic pads suit everyday road driving where quiet stops and low dust matter most. They produce less visible dust on the wheels than many organic and semi-metallic compounds, and they usually run cooler under light to moderate loads. Pad performance depends on pairing them with rotors in good condition, so inspect the rotor surface and thickness when the pads come off.
Bed in new pads gradually with a series of moderate stops before any heavy use. Clean and lubricate the caliper slide pins and pad contact points with a suitable brake lubricant, and keep grease off the friction surfaces. Check the caliper bracket for corrosion or sticking whenever the pads are changed, because a seized slide pin can cause uneven wear.
- Inspect the rotor surface before fitting new pads
- Lubricate slide pins but keep grease off the friction face
- Check caliper bracket for corrosion
- Replace pads in pairs on the same axle
Specifications
| Brand | Baer Brakes |
|---|---|
| Part number | D0965 |
| UPC | 844165008187 |
| Sold as | Set |
| Pads per set | 4 |
| Axle | Front |
| Friction material | Ceramic |
| Slotted | Yes |
| Wear indicator attached | Yes |
| Abutment clips included | Yes |
| Mounting hardware included | Yes |
| Brake lubricant included | No |
| Backing plate color | Black |
| Grade type | Premium |
| Emission code | 6 |
| Country of origin | CN |
Vehicle fitment
It fits the front axle of 2003–2008 Dodge Ram 2500 and Ram 3500 trucks. These are front pads only, so rear axle pads need to be bought separately.
Make sure your truck’s year, model and trim match before ordering, particularly if you drive a Ram 1500 Mega Cab.
Installation notes
Abutment clips and mounting hardware come with the set. Brake lubricant is not included, so buy a suitable one for the caliper slide pins and the pad contact points. Baer Brakes describes break-in as quick and easy; bed the pads in gradually before towing or loaded driving. Check the part number D0965 against your old pads before opening the package. Brakes are safety-critical, so check pedal firmness before returning the truck to traffic.
What’s included
The set contains four front pads with abutment clips and mounting hardware, sold as a set.
Not included: brake lubricant.
