JK-Forum.com - The top destination for Jeep JK and JL Wrangler news, rumors, and discussion

Notices
Modified JK Tech Tech related bulletin board forum regarding subjects such as suspension, tires & wheels, steering, bumpers, skid plates, drive train, cages, on-board air and other useful modifications that will help improve the performance and protection of your Jeep JK Wrangler (Rubicon, Sahara, Unlimited and X) on the trail.

PLEASE DO NOT START SHOW & TELL TYPE THREADS IN THIS FORUM

brake upgrade?

Thread Tools
 
Old Oct 22, 2007 | 04:59 AM
Share
  #1  
tshuelsman's Avatar
tshuelsman
Thread Starter
JK Enthusiast
 
Joined: Sep 2007
Posts: 140
Likes: 0
From: Durham , NC
Default brake upgrade?
anybody have any problems with hard braking. i tend to loose control, pulling hard left or right. and steering very limited.

is there anything out there to upgrade the brakes to stop those heavier tires.
Reply
0
Old Oct 22, 2007 | 07:09 AM
Share
  #2  
C_Kyle
JK Enthusiast
 
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 434
Likes: 0
From: Ocala
Default
That sounds like a problem to me. My JK stops smoothly and straightly, even during hard braking.
Reply
0
Old Oct 22, 2007 | 07:33 AM
Share
  #3  
tshuelsman's Avatar
tshuelsman
Thread Starter
JK Enthusiast
 
Joined: Sep 2007
Posts: 140
Likes: 0
From: Durham , NC
Default
Originally Posted by C_Kyle
That sounds like a problem to me. My JK stops smoothly and straightly, even during hard braking.


is that with oversize tires or stock?
Reply
0
Old Oct 22, 2007 | 07:36 AM
Share
  #4  
wayoflife's Avatar
wayoflife
JK-Forum Founder
 
Joined: Jul 2006
Posts: 36,534
Likes: 16
From: Laguna Niguel, CA
Default
I am running 35x12.50's now and although my braking capacity has been reduced a bit, I still have ample stopping power and do not have any of the problems that you have described.
Reply
0
Old Oct 22, 2007 | 07:38 AM
Share
  #5  
1BADJK's Avatar
1BADJK
JK Freak
 
Joined: Nov 2006
Posts: 508
Likes: 0
From: Southern, Oregon
Default
Have you checked your tire pressure up front... ??? Just a suggestion.. A few pounds can make a big difference during hard braking.. Sound like the fronts are locking up harder than they should..
Reply
0
Old Oct 22, 2007 | 04:33 PM
Share
  #6  
easttnruby's Avatar
easttnruby
JK Freak
 
Joined: Feb 2007
Posts: 739
Likes: 0
From: Virginia Beach, VA
Default Is this even a brake problem?
I also have the pulling to one side during braking. Its not bad but is kind of annoying. Is this even a brake issue or is it a steering or susp. issue?
Reply
0
Old Oct 22, 2007 | 05:10 PM
Share
  #7  
hemi's Avatar
hemi
JK Newbie
 
Joined: May 2007
Posts: 89
Likes: 0
Default
you should bleed your brakes, sounds like you got air in there
Reply
0

Trending Topics

Old Oct 22, 2007 | 05:21 PM
Share
  #8  
MONGO!'s Avatar
MONGO!
JK Newbie
 
Joined: Sep 2007
Posts: 33
Likes: 0
From: In my Jeep
Default
The back and forth seems more like a bump steer kind of problem. Are you running a relocation bracket on you front track bar?
Reply
0
Old Oct 22, 2007 | 05:40 PM
Share
  #9  
easttnruby's Avatar
easttnruby
JK Freak
 
Joined: Feb 2007
Posts: 739
Likes: 0
From: Virginia Beach, VA
Default
Im running the FT adj. bar front and rear. and have Superlift SS.
Reply
0
Old Oct 22, 2007 | 05:42 PM
Share
  #10  
jeepnxj3's Avatar
jeepnxj3
JK Freak
 
Joined: Dec 2006
Posts: 623
Likes: 1
From: Alpharetta, GA
Default
I sometimes get a pulling to one side or the other but it is simply because of the horrible rutted roads around here. On smooth roads, it stops straight and true. Could that be an issue for any of you experiencing problems?
Reply
0
Back to Subforum
Modified JK Tech
View Next Unread
Rear shocks..




Advanced Search

All times are GMT -8. The time now is 01:27 PM.