Brakes and big tire
I am running 33's and already
maybe they are to
JK Enthusiast
Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 454
Likes: 0
From: st pete, fl
Maybe you're too hard on them. I'm at 5k with my 35's, and the pads show very little wear.
As I mentioned above- I learned years ago that if you stomp the brakes every time you stop (as opposed to slowly slowing down as you approach the stop) you will eat up brake pads, which also results in the discs getting eaten up.
Sorry... Don't mean to lecture ya. If you're running 33's, and had to replace pads at 5k, you're either hitting them too hard or there is something wrong with your calipers. Since the shop guy at the dealership is blaming it on your tires, it might actually be a problem with the calipers and he doesn't want to admit/warranty it.
As I mentioned above- I learned years ago that if you stomp the brakes every time you stop (as opposed to slowly slowing down as you approach the stop) you will eat up brake pads, which also results in the discs getting eaten up.
Sorry... Don't mean to lecture ya. If you're running 33's, and had to replace pads at 5k, you're either hitting them too hard or there is something wrong with your calipers. Since the shop guy at the dealership is blaming it on your tires, it might actually be a problem with the calipers and he doesn't want to admit/warranty it.
Honestly, I think my premature brake wear is from mud/sand getting
into the pads. It is very sandy and muddy down here. Everytime
you leave the trails here you can hear the sand scraping in the pads/rotors.
JK Enthusiast
Joined: Apr 2007
Posts: 283
Likes: 0
From: York Pa
ive been running 33's since the day i bought my Unlim X 18 months ago 12000 plus miles and the brakes look brand new. many highway, city , and TRAIL miles and no big deal, going to 35's as soon as these wear out and expect no problems there either
Trending Topics
JK Freak
Joined: Aug 2007
Posts: 505
Likes: 0
From: Rancho Cucamonga, Ca
You're fine. The brakes are the same across models. Switching from the stock 29" pizza cutters to 35" and the difference was noticable, but I have adapted and they are more than adequate. For reference, the rubis have 32s.
JK Super Freak
Joined: Dec 2007
Posts: 1,682
Likes: 1
From: P-burg, NJ.
I have had my 37's installed almost from new (had 260 miles on JK when I installed the lift and 37's) and I must be honest. I hate the brakes on my JK.
I have been looking to go with larger rotors and to at least a four piston Cal. but to date have not found anything offered by anyone for the JK.
I have been looking to go with larger rotors and to at least a four piston Cal. but to date have not found anything offered by anyone for the JK.
JK Junkie
Joined: Dec 2006
Posts: 2,123
Likes: 1
From: Chattanooga, TN