Brake Rotors for the XJ

[Maximus Ram]

So, I've used the search button and couldn't find what I was looking for.

The XJ has 31" at's on it. I am wondering if I should go with an aftermarket rotors and pads or should I stick with a good set of oem from the auto parts store ?
And I do need to get new rotors because I went to long on changing the pads and toasted them:Wow1:

 

[Hill Bill E.]

I'm running 33's on my XJ, an using stock rotors on it.

They work fine, and with 31's you should be OK.

I carry a lot of weight in mine when on a trip, best mod I did was to add rear discs.

$50 and about 3 hours labor:elkgrin:

Rear factory discs from a Grand with the D35 will fit the XJ D35, Chry 8.25 and D44 rear ends with a little fab.

The facory rear drums worked OK, but the disc's are a real improvement.

 

[Maximus Ram]

Thanks.
It has the ChryCo 8 3/4 rear.

Seems lately it is becoming a money pit for me.

 

[Jay S.]

Thanks.
It has the ChryCo 8 3/4 rear.

Seems lately it is becoming a money pit for me.

Would that possibly be a 8 1/4 (8.25) rear???

 

[mudbutt]

Centric premium rotors (120 series)

EBC Yellow pads.

Make sure you bed the brakes correctly and you will have a great set of brakes....

 

[Maximus Ram]

Would that possibly be a 8 1/4 (8.25) rear???

:Wow1:yep:Wow1:...always mess that up:coffeedrink:

 

[Maximus Ram]

Centric premium rotors (120 series)

EBC Yellow pads.

Make sure you bed the brakes correctly and you will have a great set of brakes....

Never heard of them.
Who sells them ?

 

[The Adam Blaster]

Make sure you bed the brakes correctly and you will have a great set of brakes....

I haven't heard this term before, can you explain?

 

[Maximus Ram]

ok, googled them. found them at tire rack for 34 each. now, titre rack has some pads, company called satisfied. they are their pro ceramic vs pads. closeout price of 32 bucks. never heard of satisfied. but I like for under a hundered I can replace them.

 

[Quinn]

I haven't heard this term before, can you explain?

This should be done every time you do a brake job.

http://www.tirerack.com/brakes/tech/techpage.jsp?techid=85

 

[alosix]

While the EBC stuff is a nice step up from stock, for street use I really like the Hawk HP and HP+ line.

Back when I was running and offroad performance shop, we were sourcing most of our high performance brake stuff through http://www.knsbrakes.com/

Those guys are very helpful for finding the right pad/rotor for any application.

I'm currently running Hawk HP+ on my TJ on 35s. It stops about as good as it did stock, while still running stock sized brake components.

Bedding brakes is good, and fun most of the time. Doing it without getting a ticket.. well that takes some creativity.

Also.. don't forget the stainless lines and smurf fluid. As far as upgrades go, a full set of stainless lines seems to be the best way to improve pedal feel.

Jason

 

[Maximus Ram]

Ordered up a pair of the centric rotors and some hawk pc pads from tirerack. Should be here tomorrow or wednesday.

 

[Maximus Ram]

Talk about service. Ordered yesterday - here today.
Now, since I am doing all this, should I spring for new calipers or rebuild the ones on there. It's about 40 dollars for 2 calipers after the core return..
I have steel braided lines for it, so I'm going to install those at the same time.
Hopefully get some better pedal response and stopping power...

 

[Black Dog]

Rebuild them at least, if they don't look too bad then keep 'em. If you do keep them, give them a good wash in a parts cleaner then hit them with a coat or two of brake caliper paint for more protection and some stylizing.

 

[Maximus Ram]

Just how hard is it to rebuild them ? The kit looks like it's just a couple of o rings.