Needing brakes

[lfhoward]

Hi all,

Which type & brand of brake pads do you like best?

I do a lot of urban driving plus long distance towing, so good brakes are a must.

Thanks in advance.

 

[duderz7]

I'm considering power stops on my next set, mostly just to try them out. I've not been impressed with the longevity of anything from the parts stores recently. I know I'll get roasted for this, but drilled and slotted rotors make sense for clearing debris in off road situations so why not?

 

[Aceofspades]

I see no benefit of holes in your rotors for a jeep. Slots would just hold the mud right ?
You’re gonna abuse the pads and rotor surface anytime you get into mud sand water.
I can’t get those brands. I have to stick to heavy duty blanks with the coating on the hats(saves me a step)
I need new set of calipers and the powder coated ones are holding up better the the powder coat on my JBA arms …

 

[duderz7]

The holes and slots give somewhere for mud etc to escape rather than being trapped between pad and rotor. Yes primarily they're thought of for high heat applications but serve other purposes as well. If it cost more I wouldn't bother, but since it doesn't...I'll give them a shot. Had to brake hard today to narrowly miss a truck that pulled out in front of me. And my brakes are not so good right now, so I might be trying them sooner than planned.

 

[lfhoward]

I have a pair of new front rotors (not slotted) sitting on my parts shelf so I will be using those. Rear rotors didn’t look too bad, but should they be replaced with new since I am doing the fronts? All 4 wheels need new pads.

 

[sleazy rider]

Sadly, rotors are considered wear items. Mic the rotor and compare against the spec stamped on it if you think they’re ok. I just swap them automatically as part of my personal vehicle’s brake maintenance because they generally are grooved from dirt and stone.

 

[jeepop]

I have had good luck with a full set of powerstops for the Jeep -- non drilled version. I put them on a couple of years ago and have been very satisfied. Also, good luck with them on an Odyssey and Pilot in the front, and their factory rotors are super prone to warp. My buddy who drives the pilot like they are racing the Talladega did get the drilled and slotted, and they are doing well.

 

[lfhoward]

Sadly, rotors are considered wear items. Mic the rotor and compare against the spec stamped on it if you think they’re ok. I just swap them automatically as part of my personal vehicle’s brake maintenance because they generally are grooved from dirt and stone.

Dang, I was hoping not to have to deal with setting the parking brake tension again, LOL. But I know you’re right and I should replace the rear rotors when I do the pads.

 

[Aceofspades]

I have a 02 and 03. The 03 is neck snapper when you touch the brakes, Using all Napa parts.
I think the 02 is sluggish because of rear drums and moabs with 10ply

really tho. Drilled slotted rotors are for extreme use , temperatures. Anyone who knows wouldn’t use on a kj… unless it’s geared with a hemi swap

 

[duderz7]

I have a 02 and 03. The 03 is neck snapper when you touch the brakes, Using all Napa parts.
I think the 02 is sluggish because of rear drums and moabs with 10ply

really tho. Drilled slotted rotors are for extreme use , temperatures. Anyone who knows wouldn’t use on a kj… unless it’s geared with a hemi swap

I hear you, but I've also gotten my brakes literally stinking hot on a couple of occasions coming down long steep dirt roads, even in first gear and 4 low.

 

[derekj]

I have installed a lot of brakes over the years - have been really happy with the premium or ultra premium Napa stuff.

 

[Black6D]

Hi all,

Which type & brand of brake pads do you like best?

I do a lot of urban driving plus long distance towing, so good brakes are a must.

Thanks in advance.

Semi metallic pads or the best that I can afford and then white box rotors. I change pads and rotors together always.

 

[lfhoward]

I just pulled the trigger on some Power Stop brake pads and rotors from RockAuto. They beat the local auto parts stores by almost half! And that’s even going for the heavy duty truck/suv & tow pads. Thanks for your feedback, everyone.

 

[tommudd]

Wagner premium is all I run anymore in rotors and pads etc
Have good luck with them

 

[tommudd]

I just pulled the trigger on some Power Stop brake pads and rotors from RockAuto. They beat the local auto parts stores by almost half! And that’s even going for the heavy duty truck/suv & tow pads. Thanks for your feedback, everyone.

Good luck with those
Put a full set on a F250 a few months ago , farmer pulls a cattle trailer between farms
He stated they were ok , but not in love , so I am looking again for him for next time

 

[lfhoward]

Thanks Tom. I’ll check the Power Stops out and see how they do in the KK. My trailer has its own surge brakes so the Jeep won’t be doing all the work.

Wagner semi metallic premium for next time.

 

[Aceofspades]

Wagner premium is all I run anymore in rotors and pads etc
Have good luck with them

Hard to beat a brand named after myself

 

[sota]

I've done EBC Yellow Stuff the last 2 times. once with slotted EBC rotors, and this last time with solid EBC rotors.
Astonishing stopping power (heart stoppingly tested one time while pulling a loaded trailer ) but they dust like crazy though.
I think this next time I'll go with one of the higher end PowerStop kits on Rock Auto.

 

[sleazy rider]

Yup, I used decent Powerstops from the Rock on mine too. Satisfactory panic stops.

 

[65Corvair]

I prefer Akebono brand brake pads since they are made in the USA! I have them installed on 2 different jeeps and I have been happy with the performance.