Brakes...
JK Super Freak
Joined: Nov 2007
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From: Rhode Island
AS for the 9000 lbs of braking power... I towed my 98 Tj with my JK to rausche Creek only once. I am running 33's and 4.10 gears and manual trans, and the JK did NOT want to stop. If i had not watched well ahead and used the tranny and brakes together my stopping distance would have been unbelivable. As for factory trim while not towing a 3200 tj, brakes are well suited for th JK, The best Jeep brakes i have had in a long time. But when they do need replaced i will be upgrading them. But as long as they are good. i Like them.
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Did your trailer have brakes??? Any trailer with a GVWR over 3000lbs is required to have brakes. The trailer brakes should be able to stop the extra weight of the trailer. You should feel minimal stopping difference on a properly set up trailer. I tow about 4200lbs with mine. Stops just fine. Trailer has tandem axle with one set of drum brakes.
JK Newbie
Joined: Mar 2008
Posts: 5
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From: Upland, Ca.
I'm running 35's and have added around 1200 lbs of goodies and my JK doesn't stop like it did when it was stock. Gets to be a bit scary at higher speeds, not to mention going down a steep grade. Hopefully aomething will hit the aftermarket soon.
JK Enthusiast
Joined: Sep 2008
Posts: 272
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From: Quad Cities - Iowa
Someone needs to come up with a kit to swap rotors and calipers from a WJ or WK onto the JK. Same bolt patterns and there are similar axle offerings.
The WJ rotors are 12" front and rear. The WK rotors are 12.9"/12.6" F/R.
The WJ rotors are 12" front and rear. The WK rotors are 12.9"/12.6" F/R.
JK Super Freak
Joined: Dec 2007
Posts: 1,682
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From: P-burg, NJ.
I would really like more brake power. Just need to fit this into a 17" rim. So that would leave the Brembo brakes out.
Last edited by boots; Oct 10, 2008 at 04:21 PM.