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996 views 6 replies 5 participants last post by  Revyjku08 
#1 ·
I've been taking my Jeep to the dealer for maintenance (Don't judge!) and the last time I went they mentioned i'd need brakes soon. I'm assuming they mean pads, which i'm thinking i will try to tackle myself.

Anyone have any Brake pad suggestions? I have the factory pads and they currently squeal!

Instead of spending 300 dollars on brakes (or whatever they'd charge) i was thinking an upgrade might be the same price if not cheaper from an offroad shop.

Anyone have any recommendations as to brake upgrades? I saw the teraflex 4303480 and thought this might be a nice upgrade while i'm doing pads?

Would these fit with the stock wheels?

Thoughts?

thanks!
 
#2 ·
Well, my suggestion pop off your tires and check the pads yourself. Check how worn down the pads and how close you are to the brake pad indicator. Also, check your rotors and caliper piston for leaks. The squealing could be dust or dirt on the pads but more than likely the pads are near/on the metal pad wear indicator as your mechanic has stated.

More than likely you will only require to change the rear pads vs the fronts which will save you money.

I went with the standard Raybestos for my rear set. my rear stock pads wore out at 30K
miles....I am still running my stock fronts and still have close to 50% left even with 80K miles on the odometer.

Pads are easy to replace...just need a socket set, a big C-Clamp to push back the caliper piston and remember to replace your brake pad sliders. While you have the tire and caliper off..you can tighten up/adjust your E-brake.
 
#3 ·
For the past 7 or 8 years, I have used Wagner ceramic brake pads on my vehicles and they have been great pads. You can get them on Amazon for a little over $30 for a set. I would definitely do them yourself and save a huge chunk of money. Last year, my mother-in-law took her Dodge Journey to the dealership for a brake job and they charged her $700 for a brake job!! I was pissed when I found out how bad they ripped her off. But like the other poster said, take a wheel off and inspect the pads to see how worn they are. And go ahead and order some pads so when it comes time to needing to replace the pads, you have them already.
 
#5 ·
If the rotors are not warped or glazed, there is no need for turning them. The new pads alone will work fine.
 
#7 ·
I run 2 sets of pads on one rotor unless it's warped. I will purchase new rotors over machining them waste of money IMHO as it makes the rotor thinner and greater chance of warping or cracking.
 
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