Brake pads and spark plugs

2006KJSPORT4x4 · **Posted:** Sun Mar 29, 2009 9:40 pm

Hey everyone. Going to have to put new brake pads on the jeep soon and wondering what bigger or more durable pads other 4x4 users may be using to replace the standard brake pad that is used since most of us are off-roaders and carry a lot of gear too we need some extra stopping power because of the added weight and dynamics of our lifts and other travel gear. Same thing for the spark plugs, I've seen these new DensoTT spark plugs that I might try but thought i'd hear out some others opinions on what has worked for them to help improve gas mileage and performance. Thanks!!

-Scott

oddball · **Posted:** Mon Mar 30, 2009 10:07 am

I've always had good luck with Wagner pads. And I've used Denso plugs in the past with good results too. For the record, there are Denso Iridum's in my KJ now (which I did not install). As for the TT's, I too saw their ad on Muscle Cars (Spike TV) but haven't checked in to them, they may be for hi-performance applications? Check that out before you (possibly) waste money? Otherwise you can't go wrong with Autolite plugs in your Jeep.

Hood297 · **Posted:** Mon Mar 30, 2009 10:30 pm

as far as bake pads go, I have had EBC green stuff's and love them. They are specifically designed to handle getting dirt in them as well as hard braking.

I highly recomend them.

tjkj2002 · **Posted:** Mon Mar 30, 2009 10:41 pm

Napa Ceramic pads and Ultra Premium rotors,you can't go wrong and won't break the bank.Autolite platinum plugs seam to be the best plugs for the 3.7,though Denso Iridiums are dang good.Stay away from anything with +2,+4,or E3 attached to it,$25 each plugs like those snake oil pulsestar plugs are a joke,and NGK's are the worst(in my opinion).

Diggerfreek · **Posted:** Mon Mar 30, 2009 10:46 pm

even thought I have a KK, I am running napa's adaptive one brand brake pads. They are a huge improvement over stock pads

Ristin · **Posted:** Tue Mar 31, 2009 9:55 am

I did spark plugs & brakes this past Saturday. I used Autolite Platinums & the Napa ceramic pads with premium rotors. I'm extremely pleased with both.

rt_power · **Posted:** Tue Mar 31, 2009 10:30 am

i don't meant to hijack the post but since were on the topic. just wondering what everyone is using for rotators??? just wondering who is using a slotted/drilled rotators? i just bought a tent trailer and was looking for a little more stopping power. wondering if this would be a good upgrade or just sticking to the premium rotators and pads would do the same effect

DryBones · **Posted:** Tue Mar 31, 2009 10:34 am

I use the Powerslot rotors and Napa ceramic pads on the front and love them.

rt_power · **Posted:** Tue Mar 31, 2009 10:57 am

DryBones wrote:

I use the Powerslot rotors and Napa ceramic pads on the front and love them.

how did ya find them for noise and dust compaired to the oem setup??

DryBones · **Posted:** Tue Mar 31, 2009 11:48 am

none and none!

tjkj2002 · **Posted:** Tue Mar 31, 2009 12:22 pm

rt_power wrote:

DryBones wrote:

I use the Powerslot rotors and Napa ceramic pads on the front and love them.

how did ya find them for noise and dust compaired to the oem setup??

Same set-up I'm running,like DryBones said I also have no noise and zero brake dust.I do have the frozen PowerSlots though,they are finally just starting to show some rust after 4 years.

DryBones · **Posted:** Tue Mar 31, 2009 8:01 pm

see? I am learning...slowly! Just went to Autolites this weekend too :lol:

Now where can I get a whole lot of orange paint? :-)r

tjkj2002 · **Posted:** Tue Mar 31, 2009 8:03 pm

DryBones wrote:

see? I am learning...slowly! Just went to Autolites this weekend too :lol:

Now where can I get a whole lot of orange paint? :-)r

Good thing I custom mixed my paint

,I am the only one that knows the formula :wink:

.

DryBones · **Posted:** Tue Mar 31, 2009 8:05 pm

tht's ok. I am staying Dark Khaki. I may change the skids and hooks to orange but that would be it.

2006KJSPORT4x4 · **Posted:** Tue Mar 31, 2009 9:35 pm

Thanks guys for all the awesome info, looks like I got some parts to buy.

Guest · **Posted:** Wed Apr 01, 2009 12:17 am

Just FYI...run away from Hawk pads.

They will garner unwanted looks in traffic and earn you the name "Squeaky" on the trail

2006KJSPORT4x4 · **Posted:** Mon Apr 06, 2009 5:31 pm

There are 3 Napa stores in Yuma, and none of them carry the brake components I need, fantastic! Looks like i will be ordering them online since they would have to order/ship them at my cost to the store and that came out more expensive then online with shipping.

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