brake upgrade?

[patsfan]

My rear brakes have started to grind so it's time for some new brakes ASAP.

I will soon be moving from 33 inch Duratracs to 35 inch tires, so I think a brake upgrade is in order.
The big brake kits from the popular brands look great but I can't afford $700 - $1,000 right now for parts.
Is there anything that can be done to improve breaking for a daily driver in the $400 to $500 range? Any opinions or advice would be appreciated Thanks.

 

[jeep-N-montero]

It would help immensely to know what year/model Jeep this is on.

 

[kojackJKU]

IF you want an inexpensive upgrade. I run NAPA lifetime warranty brake parts on my JK, works awesome. I am going to the teraflex front and rear brake kits this spring.

 

[As Scooter]

The end brakes and discs are not usually too expensive, relatively. Then there are these, http://www.autoanything.com/brakes/61A5870A0A0.aspx that seem to be in your budget.

 

[PhulesAU]

EBC pads, and good rotors if that's what you've got.

 

[patsfan]

Sorry it's a 2013 jk

 

[patsfan]

Update: I had Teraflex big rotor kit along with Hawk brake pads installed in the front with new stock rotors and Hawk brake pads in the rear installed.

I'm happy with the performance of that set, it stops just fine and it's quiet.

 

[karlmagnum]

Spend some cash on big brake kit like Teraflex, or get Powerslot rotors and Hawk pads.

 

[kojackJKU]

Teraflex going on mine in a month or so.

 

[comptiger5000]

Good pads are key. My rule of thumb is that if you can buy the pads at a standard auto parts store, they're crap.

If Hawk makes the HP Superduty for a JK, take a look at those. They dust pretty badly, but they'll stop much better than the stock pads. As another option (although slightly on the expensive side), Carbotech does make pads for JKs. The AX6 should be a good fit, and maybe the more aggressive XP8 if you're in a climate that doesn't really get cold (they need a bit more heat to work well).

 

[Septu]

The end brakes and discs are not usually too expensive, relatively. Then there are these, http://www.autoanything.com/brakes/61A5870A0A0.aspx that seem to be in your budget.

This is what I went with. Works great. Blew through the ceramic pads they came with in 14 mths or so, so switched them up with something from NAPA that's suppose to be pretty decent. Will see how these hold out.

 

[teamhirev]

Best upgrade for Jeeps I would say is black magic brake pads and there rotors!! nothing compares! http://www.blackmagicbrakes.com/

 

[jeep-N-montero]

Update: I had Teraflex big rotor kit along with Hawk brake pads installed in the front with new stock rotors and Hawk brake pads in the rear installed.

I'm happy with the performance of that set, it stops just fine and it's quiet.

He already stated he had installed the Teraflex big brake kit.

Spend some cash on big brake kit like Teraflex, or get Powerslot rotors and Hawk pads.

 

[(none)]

From what I've read, the rear upgrade isn't as worthwhile as the fronts. Rears are already around 13" stock and the upgrades just re-use the stock calipers.

The mopar front upgrade seems to be the best deal, 13" fronts, twin piston calipers, lines, pads, and master cylinder for ~$655. Hard to beat that. That's the route I plan to go, with some better pads in the rear and be done with it. That leaves you able to use all OEM and off the shelf components for the future. No having to run to teraflex in the future for replacement rotors/calipers/pads.

 

[patsfan]

From what I've read, the rear upgrade isn't as worthwhile as the fronts. Rears are already around 13" stock and the upgrades just re-use the stock calipers.

The mopar front upgrade seems to be the best deal, 13" fronts, twin piston calipers, lines, pads, and master cylinder for ~$655. Hard to beat that. That's the route I plan to go, with some better pads in the rear and be done with it. That leaves you able to use all OEM and off the shelf components for the future. No having to run to teraflex in the future for replacement rotors/calipers/pads.

I Had the Teraflex big rotor kit installed, which is larger rotors, and caliper relocation brackets. I then added Hawk front pads, for the rear i purchased some inexpensive crown stock size rotors along with rear Hawk pads. In my opinion it is a nice Improvement over the stock setup and didn't break the bank.