TooManyToys
Well-Known LVC Member
Depends on who supplied the brake pads for the Neon. At the OE level when Bendix supplied the pads the steelbacks were too thin. When we took over supplying the OE pads we upped the thickness of the steelback due to both noise and bending mode. Unfortunately Aimco, who supplies just about all of the aftermarket industry with steelbacks, picked up on the Bendix initial spec's and never changed.
Chrysler has always been about price. You could have the very best part for all major characteristics and they would take the second level supplier if they could save money as long as the warranty was acceptable. Profitable for them but frustrating for the consumer especially if the failure rate was just outside of warranty.
OK, off my Neon rant.
If the brake pad's steelback spec is not correctly agreed to between the foundation brake supplier and the brake pad supplier, yes they can have issues. That could happen with any manufacturer,
Chrysler has always been about price. You could have the very best part for all major characteristics and they would take the second level supplier if they could save money as long as the warranty was acceptable. Profitable for them but frustrating for the consumer especially if the failure rate was just outside of warranty.
OK, off my Neon rant.
If the brake pad's steelback spec is not correctly agreed to between the foundation brake supplier and the brake pad supplier, yes they can have issues. That could happen with any manufacturer,