Jeep Brakes

[Schnervel]

What Say JUOT? Should I go with direct OEM replacement pads and rotors for $204 or upgrade to Centric rotors and Black Magic pads for $380? Is the upgrade worth it for a Jeep I drive on the weekends and off-road?

 

[Sean Mallory]

Better braking is always welcome. I would not do OEM ever again, but I am basing that on my lame ZJ brakes. Both axles for $380? Maybe you can do better at Rockauto.

 

[Schnervel]

Both axles for $380? Maybe you can do better at Rockauto.

I can do a little better on PowerStop drilled and slotted with PowerStop pads for $326, but all the forums (fori?) say that centric and Black Magic are the way to go. Don't think drilled and slotted would be a good choice for mud - rocks yes, mud no.

 

[abqtj]

Black Magic > *.*


PLus it's Blaine!

 

[ArizonaJeeper]

Just had all the brakes done on the TJ a few months back.

We did Semi Metallic in the front and Ceramic in the rear.



****! seems the TJ has had a lot of work lately.


Bob, can you please stop asking these tech questions?

lol

 

[Schnervel]

Bob, can you please stop asking these tech questions?

Hahahaha! Trying to get the Jeep ready for the Catskills in September and maybe Rausch Creek in October. Plus I need to pass inspection in September and it won't pass with a bad cat.

 

[Schnervel]

Black Magic > *.*


PLus it's Blaine!

Kind of what I was thinking.

 

[Sean Mallory]

I did the Powerstop Evolution kit for $165 shipped I believe. The rotors are standard. Only the front is done and the braking is noticeably improved over stock.
More Information for POWER STOP KOE2121

I had Stillen drilled and slotted rotors on another ZJ, and they would catch a small stone every now and then. Somehow the stone worked it way out tho. But I'll pass from hereon, even tho those Stillens went 10 years.

I would do the what the forum gurus say if you got the loot.

 

[wct097]

OEM with the cheapest pads you can get. Brakes are a throwaway wear item. Drilled & slotted = waste of money for highway use. The only brake "upgrade" worth the money is drum to disc conversion.

 

[ArizonaJeeper]

Hahahaha! Trying to get the Jeep ready for the Catskills in September and maybe Rausch Creek in October. Plus I need to pass inspection in September and it won't pass with a bad cat.

We are going on a run this weekend w/about 20 other Jeeps and you are sort of freaking me out.

OEM with the cheapest pads you can get. Brakes are a throwaway wear item. Drilled & slotted = waste of money for highway use. The only brake "upgrade" worth the money is drum to disc conversion.

The LJ has that under control.

 

[wct097]

For $250 I can replace pads, rotors, calipers, and brake lines on my TJ (all four corners).

 

[Brock]

I now upgrade the rotors and use stock pads now. I used the powerstop rotors on the land cruiser and they worked very well for a vehicle that was over 6k lbs, but the powerstop pads were junk. Slee Offroad sells those rotors but will only sell the OEM toyota pads. On this 2500, I just bought all AC Delco rotors and pads because they are the best IMO for big GM trucks, but I'm buying powerstop rotors for the wranglers.

I got the rotors off ebay

Front Rear 4 Performance Drilled Slotted Brake Rotors and 8 Ceramic Pads M410550 | eBay

 

[Glenn]

I did the Adaptive One pads and Reactive One rotors on my XJ car. I am quite happy with them. The acceleration is much improved, corners like it is on rails. Amazing what performance rotors will do to a Jeep.
http://www.theartofbraking.com/

 

[Schnervel]

For $250 I can replace pads, rotors, calipers, and brake lines on my TJ (all four corners).

Please submit links for all these items found so cheaply. I have extended braided brake lines because of my lift, but I'm curious how you can get other items so low.

 

[abqtj]

For $250 I can replace pads, rotors, calipers, and brake lines on my TJ (all four corners).

 

[John]

I need to put new pads on mine and the rotors are warped. Should I bother trying to have them resurfaced or just replace? If I replace, I want OEM style but not chinese junk that doesn't last. Recommendations?

 

[ArizonaJeeper]

Please submit links for all these items found so cheaply. I have extended braided brake lines because of my lift, but I'm curious how you can get other items so low.

x2

and if so, hook us up.

 

[Schnervel]

The acceleration is much improved, corners like it is on rails.

This is a joke, right?

 

[John]

I have never replaced a brake caliper in my life. I've freed up a few seized ones, but never replaced.

 

[Glenn]

Ooops. I forgot to log-in as John.

But seriously.... I am quite pleased with them.

This is a joke, right?