Teraflex Big Brake kit versus Dynatrac Pro Grip brake kit
05-22-2016, 06:11 AM
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Been pretty happy with the TF BBK with larger master cylinder. Not the cheapest option out there but I feel I have much MUCH better control stopping. Only complaint is the new pads/rotors squeak a bit at low speed. Planning to take some fine grain sandpaper to the rotors soon to see if it fixes it. If not I may go get them turned by a pro but thinking I shouldn't have had to do this in the first 10-15K miles on these.
05-22-2016, 07:14 AM
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I recently opted for the TF F&R BBK. Slotted rotors and the new front calipers over the Dyna kit for $40 more (reuse rear pads) prompted my decision. Master cylinder upgrade not required for 2012 per TF. Much lighter pedal pressure required and pretty simple upgrade. I would disagree on the comment regarding hydaraulic/ABS bleed risk/issues. I've bled a ton of ABS systems, JK and non, due to hose, caliper, MC changes, etc. and have never had an issue bleeding with the good old 2 person method. Gravity bleed first, keep MC topped off, followed by 2-person pressure bleed, keep MC topped off, etc. I did have to bleed the TF setup twice which hasn't been the norm for me but its a 4 minute job.
05-23-2016, 03:31 AM
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I'm not scared to tear into the abs system. Installed steel braided lines when I put my RK lift on,. It's really not a big deal either
05-24-2016, 02:57 AM
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Need a real rear upgrade
Hey Teraflex, seeing that the rear pads are no bigger than motorcycle pads I don't see it worth spending $400 to upgrade to larger rotors and keep these pads. I have the Teraflex big brakes on the front and my stock front calipers are just laying around. Is it possible to make an upgrade for the rear that would give me new larger rotors and a new bracket that would accommodate my front rotors?
This would be just like your new kit 4304460 but the bracket would fit the front calipers to the rear. Just asking.
This would be just like your new kit 4304460 but the bracket would fit the front calipers to the rear. Just asking.
05-24-2016, 07:00 AM
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Hey Teraflex, seeing that the rear pads are no bigger than motorcycle pads I don't see it worth spending $400 to upgrade to larger rotors and keep these pads. I have the Teraflex big brakes on the front and my stock front calipers are just laying around. Is it possible to make an upgrade for the rear that would give me new larger rotors and a new bracket that would accommodate my front calipers?
This would be just like your new kit 4304460 but the bracket would fit the front calipers to the rear. Just asking.
This would be just like your new kit 4304460 but the bracket would fit the front calipers to the rear. Just asking.
05-26-2016, 12:56 PM
#77
I've realized a small downside to the Tera BBK in that even the slightest amount of parking brake shoe preload causes rhythmic squeaking. I've always set them to barely rub the drum for good p-brake preload but have to have them backed all the way off the drum to keep them from squeaking. Means you have to pull the handle almost to the limit to engage the p-brake now (like worn shoes would be)