My Jeep needs new brake pads and I'm wondering whether to replace just the pads or the whole system for something like the Teraflex Big Rotor Kit. My Jeep is close to 100k miles so will likely have to tale care of the rotors also. Did not inspect them yet, though.

I'm running a stock suspension and rotate 32 and 35in tire sets depending if I'm driving in the city or go offroad. I do not mind adding extra braking capacity to my Jeep if it's really worth it.


Doing some reading I found some recommendations for EBC's pads that look promising.

My own JK 'Big Brake' research: - Page 61

However, it appears that these pads are not available yet. Anyone has them?


Any other recommendations and experiences (positive and negative)? Read some comments about a Hawk brand but it did not seem out of ordinary.


Thanks in advance.

 

Honestly, it sounds like you don't have a need for the big brake kit. It sounds like upgrading to EBC Greenstuff or similar pads and buying decent rotors would be plenty. I run EBC Greenstuff on stock rotors and they stop very well. Pick up NAPA Premium rotors for a less expensive upgrade and you're probably set.

The big brake kit is IMO for people running big tires all the time, armor, heavy bumpers, etc. If your Jeep is setup like that and you're only running 35s off road, good quality brake pads is your best bang for buck.


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I just replaced my fronts at ~125k and they were about 1mm from the wear indicator starting to rub. Rotors were good, no grooves or warping so they stayed. $30 pads from advanced auto after the discount and an hour or so teaching my step daughter how to change brakes and we were back in the road with much improved braking. I personally think that the jk had big enough brakes to start with. We aren't running time trials or rally cross so the factory brakes that are on there are more than adequate for the job. I've spent lots of time on the trails in TX bashing my rig on the rocks and haven't ever had a situation were I wished for better brakes... Gears or a locker, that's a different story! In the end it's all about you, if you want the big brake kit, go for it!

 

Green stuff and slotted rotors.

 

Slotted rotors are not good if someone offroads. Slots trap mud/dirt and then don't work well and causes premature wear of pads and rotors.

 

Don't assume the rotors are bad. In fact, even the front pads have a much longer live than the rears. Inspect everything and replace what is worn. Buy new clips for each set of new pads--most pads no longer come with them. Have the special grease on hand to prevent brake pad squeal. Mic, or have the auto store mic, your rotors to see if they can be turned (needed if worn unevenly). Unless your Jeep is really heavy or you tow often, I wouldn't worry about large front rotors.

 

That's seems to make some logical sense. I was clearly lucky with my first set of green stuff and rotors on my '07 and got well over 60,000 miles out of them. I'm on my second set. It is only about 4x/year that I'm in enough mud that they may get packed however.

 

We have been running the EBC Yellowstuff on all of our rigs. We are very happy with them and so are our customers. PM us if you would like pricing.

 

I did a full brake change last summer using Hawk LTS pads all around and Powerstop slotted rotors. I'd say my Jeep is fairly heavy running 35's a winch, bumpers and rails. I've never once doubted my brakes, they stop the Jeep fast and quick

 

x2 on the NAPA Premium rotors, if you need new rotors (but do have your OEMs mic'ed first)