New brakes

CaKJFreedom · **Posted:** Thu Mar 08, 2007 8:11 pm

Hi guys,

So I'm a 2003 with disc brakes all around at 73K and have only replaced the pads about 20k miles ago with ceramics. Stopping isn't what it used to be. The rotors may be ok still, but I'd guess that I need the pads at the least. Anyone have good experience with aftermarket pads and rotors they'd like to share? I'd like to get them swapped before I tow a trailer to Moab and back.

Thanks for sharing.

2006KJSPORT4x4 · **Posted:** Thu Mar 08, 2007 8:14 pm

got an idea for ya....find out if you need things replaced and take'em over to JJs gartage when he does that fluid/filter tune-up day....give them something else to work on while you sit back and ahve a brew or 2... :twisted:

sleeve84028 · **Posted:** Thu Mar 08, 2007 9:22 pm

If you have a napa in your area - get the rotors from there

My last set of ceramic pads were from Car-Quest but that was just because they were the cheapest place I could find

tjkj2002 · **Posted:** Thu Mar 08, 2007 9:43 pm

I have PowerSlot front rotors with Napa ceramic pads,stops better than it did with the stock tires.Haven't had to mess with the rear shoes yet,they are only about 1/3 worn.

LiLredLibby · **Posted:** Thu Mar 08, 2007 10:03 pm

N.A.P.A. All the way. They have about 3 different lines to choose from.Real cheep,for people who don't have alot of money,up to expensive,but the best,for people like you who have plenty of money. :lol:

Ron

Jeepjeepster · **Posted:** Thu Mar 08, 2007 10:06 pm

Ill probably get solid brembo rotors from tirerack and some ceramic pads. Everyone that has them seems to like that type of pads.

welby · **Posted:** Thu Mar 08, 2007 11:43 pm

I'll be honest, never tried ceramic pads before. I know they offer less dust, and are harder which means they're going to eat up your rotors more. I'm partial to carbon-metallic pads(Perfomance Friction) and a top of the line set of rotors usually from NAPA like everyone else. I've used the PFC carbons on a couple of vehicls now and they brake much better than stock did, heck if F1 cars use a full carbon/carbon setup then I'm sure they must work.

gopherbeats · **Posted:** Fri Mar 09, 2007 1:47 pm

LiLredLibby wrote:

N.A.P.A. All the way. They have about 3 different lines to choose from.Real cheep,for people who don't have alot of money,up to expensive,but the best,for people like you who have plenty of money. :lol:

Ron

I agree! NAPA works for me.. Just don't get the cheapest stuff. I usually pick up the ones that are priced in the middle.

CaKJFreedom · **Posted:** Fri Mar 09, 2007 6:19 pm

Cool, there's one near where I work, I'll check it out.

Thanks guys!

65thKJ · **Posted:** Sat Mar 10, 2007 9:40 am

I prefer Bendix Brake pads and rotors. I usualy get the metallic pads. Every car that I have put their pads and rotors on has stopped much better after the change. They sell them at Advance Auto and Autozone I think, maybe pep boys too. A little more expensive than the Wearevers but definately better quality.
The other good thing about them is that they are made in the USA. Most other brands are made in China so the steel might be a little worse w/ the different standards used there.

JJsTJ · **Posted:** Sat Mar 10, 2007 10:48 am

CaKJFreedom wrote:

Cool, there's one near where I work, I'll check it out.

Thanks guys!

If you get the works, we can squeeze it in next Saturday Nan! Just make sure you get everything you need. Bring some brake fluid too and we will bleed them while we are at it. :wink:

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