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Jeep Wrangler JK
JK General Discussion
Brake Upgrades
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<blockquote data-quote="Dirty Dog" data-source="post: 458494" data-attributes="member: 24042"><p>We've added a fair bit of weight to our Jeeps, with lifts, bigger wheels & tires, body armour, etc. So I've decided that a brake upgrade is in order.</p><p></p><p>I'm aware that I have a tendency to overbuild things, so I'm giving the options some thought, and want to see if any of the good folks here have any input.</p><p></p><p>The most economical option seems to be a Powerstop upgrade, which includes drilled and slotted rotors with ceramic pads. This would retain the OEM calipers and such. It's about $400.</p><p></p><p>Powerstop also offers a Big Brake kit with even larger drilled & slotted rotors (which require at least a 17" wheel), ceramic pads, stainless lines, and new calipers/brackets. That's about $2,000.</p><p></p><p>The All-In option would be a Baer kit. That requires 18" wheels (which is what we're running anyway) and includes 14" slotted/drilled two-piece rotors, 6-piston calipers all around, and all the various bits and pieces to make it work. I have a similar kit on my Corvette, and there is no doubt that it provides all the Woah! you will ever need. But it costs about $5,000, and while it makes perfect sense on the Vette, I know it's overkill for this build.</p><p></p><p>Which doesn't stop me front wanting the Baer kit. To quote Lazarus Long; "Everything to excess! Moderation is for monks!"</p><p></p><p>Thoughts?</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Dirty Dog, post: 458494, member: 24042"] We've added a fair bit of weight to our Jeeps, with lifts, bigger wheels & tires, body armour, etc. So I've decided that a brake upgrade is in order. I'm aware that I have a tendency to overbuild things, so I'm giving the options some thought, and want to see if any of the good folks here have any input. The most economical option seems to be a Powerstop upgrade, which includes drilled and slotted rotors with ceramic pads. This would retain the OEM calipers and such. It's about $400. Powerstop also offers a Big Brake kit with even larger drilled & slotted rotors (which require at least a 17" wheel), ceramic pads, stainless lines, and new calipers/brackets. That's about $2,000. The All-In option would be a Baer kit. That requires 18" wheels (which is what we're running anyway) and includes 14" slotted/drilled two-piece rotors, 6-piston calipers all around, and all the various bits and pieces to make it work. I have a similar kit on my Corvette, and there is no doubt that it provides all the Woah! you will ever need. But it costs about $5,000, and while it makes perfect sense on the Vette, I know it's overkill for this build. Which doesn't stop me front wanting the Baer kit. To quote Lazarus Long; "Everything to excess! Moderation is for monks!" Thoughts? [/QUOTE]
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