Replacing Brakes and Roters

Hi Denis, Unless you're into slalom, road type racing where you need the caliper's complete release of pads via using four or six pistons, and vented rotors, like an old Sixties Shelby Mustang, then give you local parts store a try, they usually carry a name brand with life time guarantee, along with there own Chinese junk. Look at the different quality performance levels Raybestos carries:

Agreed!

Spdloader

I would recommend ceramic pads for a TJ. I have used the Bosch ceramic pads with good results. Part number: RBC477. I used Bosch because that was the brand available in stock at my local auto parts store. Lifetime guarantee. If they start squeaking (mine never did) or wear out, just return them with the original receipt.

I would prefer pads made in the USA, and I think the Raybestos pads are, but I am not sure. On the Raybestos link below are the Raybestos Quiet Stop, ceramic pads which would also be an excellent choice.

Ceramic pads generally are quieter, with less chance of squeaking, less brake dust, and put less wear on the rotors.

Tom

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On this general subject, which "upgraded" rotors & pads (or rotors, pads, & calipers) give better braking performance? With my 3.07 gearing and 31's, I use my brakes quite a bit off road and would appreciate more stopping power. I have a 00 Sport, Auto, but I think the question similar to the original post. Cliff

CD did pass the time by typing:

I used the ones Kolak suggested (and sells) (I think he reads this group but I know he is on the ramjw listserv)

Given my style of driving (agressive) they have held up remarkably well.

Thing about stopping power is if you use a larger caliper piston you need a larger master cyl to provide the fluid. There is only so much friction you can get out of pads/rotors without using ones that have to be replaced every year because they eat themselves.

Denis did pass the time by typing:

Work fine. But we don't get that much winter in Oklahoma. I have had them to Colorado Springs in the deep cold and they worked just like brakes are supposed to. Somtimes a bit grabby when I first start out and it's humid or just rained. But draggin the brakes a few yards (to warm them a bit) clears it up.

The key to good brakes is bedding them in properly. The howto comes with most discs. I think it's also posted on the stillen website.

Slalom, only on skis.

I'm just looking for good quality rotors and pads. performance, noise, etc.

Just look at the site, plug in 1997 Jeep Truck. And there's actually a specific model for me; TJ (Canada). First time I see this. Anyway, they got no rotors. Any other suggestions?