The ZJ needs Brakes

[BirdOPrey5]

I think we're leaning toward scrapping.

It couldn't even be safely driven to Hub's at this point.

 

[BirdOPrey5]

Calling scrap yards now.

 

[John]

That's where it's going.

Obviously. You are a stubborn New Yorker.

 

[BirdOPrey5]

Highest scrap offer is $400 (others were $350, $325, and $200) - so anyone wants it and can pick it up for $400 is welcome to it.

 

[wct097]

Thanks.

I remember the days my uncle would replace brakes right in the driveway.., too bad he's pushing 70 now and in Florida.

I could barely check my own oil... even if I was physically able I'd have no idea on brakes.

I take a lot of pride in being able to do things myself. It's got to suck to have to depend on other people to do things for you. I like it a lot better having a choice. Knowing you can do something and what it'll take makes you feel good about the value when you decide to pay someone to do the work for you.

edit: wish I lived closer. I'd change them for you, in your driveway, for free.

Pads - Front: $20 DuralastBrake Pads - Front (MKD477) | 1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4WD 8 Cylinders Y 5.2L MFI | AutoZone.com
Calipers - Front: $46 Duralast RemanBrake Caliper - Front (C337) | 1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4WD 8 Cylinders Y 5.2L MFI | AutoZone.com
Rotors - Front: $54 DuralastBrake Rotor - Front (5115) | 1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4WD 8 Cylinders Y 5.2L MFI | AutoZone.com

Pads - Rear: $23 Brake Pads - Rear | 1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4WD 8 Cylinders Y 5.2L MFI | AutoZone.com
Calipers - Rear: $72 Duralast RemanBrake Caliper - Rear (C427) | 1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4WD 8 Cylinders Y 5.2L MFI | AutoZone.com
Rotors - Rear: $56 DuralastBrake Rotor - Rear (5360) | 1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4WD 8 Cylinders Y 5.2L MFI | AutoZone.com

Could literally replace everything including lines for under $300 in parts. Most likely, you could get away with just pads and rotors for under $200 in parts.

 

[John]

I'VE NEVER HAD TO REPLACE A BRAKE CALIPER.

 

[wct097]

I've had them seize before. If one goes, I replace both, lines, pads, and rotors.

 

[Justin]

I DIDNT KNOW A ZJ NEEDED HELP BREAKING

 

[Ralph]

I've had them seize before. If one goes, I replace both, lines, pads, and rotors.

I had one seize on the ZJ after I put rear pads on it a few years ago. It happens if the pads wear down and then you compress the piston into an area that hasn't been utilized for a long time. Just replaced that one caliper and all has been well ever since.

 

[pirranah]

DAMN BRO, IF I WAS CLOSER I'D DO THEM TOO.

Hardest part is getting that ****ing washer that cuts your fingers all up off.

 

[John]

I've had them seize before. If one goes, I replace both, lines, pads, and rotors.

On high mileage vehicles, I've had them partially seaze and wear the pads unevenly. I was able to fix them by cleaning everything and greasing the slide pins.

I'm not saying that will work everytime, but I do think brake calipers are grossly over replaced.

 

[miwico]

I did pad and rotors on the XJ for about 48 dollars.

 

[chris c96]

whats mileage on the zj joe?

 

[wct097]

I had one seize on the ZJ after I put rear pads on it a few years ago. It happens if the pads wear down and then you compress the piston into an area that hasn't been utilized for a long time. Just replaced that one caliper and all has been well ever since.

I figure that if I'm doing it, and replacing everything else, I may as well spend the $30 and do everything.

On high mileage vehicles, I've had them partially seaze and wear the pads unevenly. I was able to fix them by cleaning everything and greasing the slide pins.

I'm not saying that will work everytime, but I do think brake calipers are grossly over replaced.

Also vehicles that sit for long periods of time. They're cheap on the TJ, so I have no qualms over replacing one rather than ruining another set of pads and rotors. In my case, seized doesn't mean wearing unevenly. My front left seized while I was driving, brakes felt funny and didn't stop well, and when I pulled over the brakes were smoking.

 

[Brock]

If I were close I'd replace them for you

I'm sure hubjeep would do it. He's a pretty good dude with time on his hands and likes that stuff. BOP should ring him up. I'd do it if I was close.

bop, I put new rotors and pads on my 2500 for $340 buying AC Delco stuff from amazon.

 

[Brock]

I figure that if I'm doing it, and replacing everything else, I may as well spend the $30 and do everything.



Also vehicles that sit for long periods of time. They're cheap on the TJ, so I have no qualms over replacing one rather than ruining another set of pads and rotors. In my case, seized doesn't mean wearing unevenly. My front left seized while I was driving, brakes felt funny and didn't stop well, and when I pulled over the brakes were smoking.

I had one seize on my landcruiser and destroyed a BFG AT. the tire monkey at sams club was pissed I used the warranty to replace it.

I had to power it off the road before getting killed and dragged it 50 yards

 

[John]

 

[BirdOPrey5]

whats mileage on the zj joe?

188,000 and change.

We just spent money fixing the exhaust and renewing the registration- luckily we get a refund on the registration costs.

 

[chris c96]

I'm sure hubjeep would do it. He's a pretty good dude with time on his hands and likes that stuff. BOP should ring him up. I'd do it if I was close.

bop, I put new rotors and pads on my 2500 for $340 buying AC Delco stuff from amazon.

he probably would, i did speak to him yesterday actually, after who knows how many months....

he is a genuine helpful guy.

 

[Brock]

he probably would, i did speak to him yesterday actually, after who knows how many months....

he is a genuine helpful guy.

I liked hub. he should come back. no one cares that he's a real life billy madison who kills obese hookers on the shore