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Author:  pg2676 [ Sun Sep 06, 2009 1:44 pm ]
Post subject:  Brake Swap
My '03 has the 4 wheel discs, no ABS. I want to upgrade to a decent set of rotors and pads in the spring, mainly to get the stock feel back and for towing reasons. (I tow a 4000lb trailer). Who's done what and had good success/performance for the money?
Author:  pg2676 [ Sun Sep 06, 2009 1:46 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Brake Swap
pg2676 wrote:
My '03 has the 4 wheel discs, no ABS. I want to upgrade to a decent set of rotors and pads in the spring, mainly to get the stock feel back and for towing reasons. (I tow a 4000lb trailer). Who's done what and had good success/performance for the money?


BTW, I have the 17" wheel pkg in case there are any up-sizing suggestions.
Author:  Straight6Jeff [ Tue Sep 22, 2009 8:16 am ]
Post subject:  NAPA
On my 05, I recently replaced all 4 rotors with napa Ultra Premium rotors, and the Napa UP semi-metallic pads. I tow a 3500# single axle trailer (5x13), and the difference is night and day. In doing the research, ceramic pads are not recommended by many for heavy towing. Granted, 3500# is not heavy in comparison to a 44' livestock trailer, but for the liberty, it is a decent load.

i looked at the slotted, cross-drilled rotors, but I did not see the rational for the extra money. Brake fade or glazing had not been an issue. I was able to get 77k miles out of the factory components. Granted, the rotors were toast, but the pads still had a bunch of life in them. The rotors on my KJ had literally rusted off the hat.
Author:  Hood297 [ Tue Sep 22, 2009 10:38 am ]
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maybe KJ119 will buzz in, he is running powerslot rotors I believe with EBC greenstuff pads, I think its an excellent setup, and I may be switching to that set up soon.
Author:  KJ 119 [ Tue Sep 22, 2009 4:59 pm ]
Post subject: 
Hood297 wrote:
maybe KJ119 will buzz in, he is running powerslot rotors I believe with EBC greenstuff pads, I think its an excellent setup, and I may be switching to that set up soon.


EBC greenstuff 6's & 7's,with powerslots.
EXCELLENT setup indeed.Stopping power is a hundred fold better than stock.They're a lil pricey,but with all the weight we add to our 4X4's,a brake upgrade should be on everyone's list.Especially if you let your wife drive your rig. :shock:
Sorry YC and Jeepfrog,I just had to do it. :lol:
I just got out of a company meeting,where I was looking at my bosses CRD,and the brake dust was awefull.
EBC's and brakedust.................FUGETABOUTIT
I don't buy wheelcleaner anymore.Now Westley's bleche-white :roll: that's another story.

GO EBC's!!!!!!!!!!!You won't regreat it.I'll never go back.
Author:  Jeepjeepster [ Tue Sep 22, 2009 5:23 pm ]
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With a 4,000lb trailer you should have trailer brakes. I wouldnt imagine trying to tow something like that and stop, more so if its raining.

What Straight6Jeff has sounds pretty good.
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