Best Brake shoes and hardware kit 1994 YJ?
08-25-2003, 05:48 PM
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Best Brake shoes and hardware kit 1994 YJ?
Hello. While slowly taking apart my newly owned 94 YJ for refurbishing
with POR15 the frame and body, I decided to do a rear wheel check since
I have the rear up in the air. I need new brake shoes and the hardware
could use replacing (springs etc). Who is using what on rear YJ drum
brakes. I've used Mintex pads in the past for my VW but I would like to
get a brake hardware kit too. Any recommendations are very welcome.
BTW, the brakes don't look like too much of a PITA to work with. I will
just use needle nose vise-grips.
POR15 works great but man, I think I just lost 10 years of my life. :-(
Not done yet... :(
Thanks...
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with POR15 the frame and body, I decided to do a rear wheel check since
I have the rear up in the air. I need new brake shoes and the hardware
could use replacing (springs etc). Who is using what on rear YJ drum
brakes. I've used Mintex pads in the past for my VW but I would like to
get a brake hardware kit too. Any recommendations are very welcome.
BTW, the brakes don't look like too much of a PITA to work with. I will
just use needle nose vise-grips.
POR15 works great but man, I think I just lost 10 years of my life. :-(
Not done yet... :(
Thanks...
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08-25-2003, 05:53 PM
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Re: Best Brake shoes and hardware kit 1994 YJ?
Rear shoes on YJs & TJs really last a long time. I really recommend you stay
with factory components unless there's some reason other than cost not to do
so.
Before I replaced the axles on my 94 YJ with Dynatrac units the thing had
around 50k on the original rear shoes and they weren't more than 50% worn.
In fact, the front pads were replaced at 30k just to do it and had more than
50% left. Long lasting, if somewhat wheezy brakes.
"Peter Parker" <nospam@zero.com> wrote in message
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> Hello. While slowly taking apart my newly owned 94 YJ for refurbishing
> with POR15 the frame and body, I decided to do a rear wheel check since
> I have the rear up in the air. I need new brake shoes and the hardware
> could use replacing (springs etc). Who is using what on rear YJ drum
> brakes. I've used Mintex pads in the past for my VW but I would like to
> get a brake hardware kit too. Any recommendations are very welcome.
>
> BTW, the brakes don't look like too much of a PITA to work with. I will
> just use needle nose vise-grips.
>
> POR15 works great but man, I think I just lost 10 years of my life. :-(
>
> Not done yet... :(
>
> Thanks...
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with factory components unless there's some reason other than cost not to do
so.
Before I replaced the axles on my 94 YJ with Dynatrac units the thing had
around 50k on the original rear shoes and they weren't more than 50% worn.
In fact, the front pads were replaced at 30k just to do it and had more than
50% left. Long lasting, if somewhat wheezy brakes.
"Peter Parker" <nospam@zero.com> wrote in message
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> Hello. While slowly taking apart my newly owned 94 YJ for refurbishing
> with POR15 the frame and body, I decided to do a rear wheel check since
> I have the rear up in the air. I need new brake shoes and the hardware
> could use replacing (springs etc). Who is using what on rear YJ drum
> brakes. I've used Mintex pads in the past for my VW but I would like to
> get a brake hardware kit too. Any recommendations are very welcome.
>
> BTW, the brakes don't look like too much of a PITA to work with. I will
> just use needle nose vise-grips.
>
> POR15 works great but man, I think I just lost 10 years of my life. :-(
>
> Not done yet... :(
>
> Thanks...
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08-25-2003, 05:53 PM
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Re: Best Brake shoes and hardware kit 1994 YJ?
Rear shoes on YJs & TJs really last a long time. I really recommend you stay
with factory components unless there's some reason other than cost not to do
so.
Before I replaced the axles on my 94 YJ with Dynatrac units the thing had
around 50k on the original rear shoes and they weren't more than 50% worn.
In fact, the front pads were replaced at 30k just to do it and had more than
50% left. Long lasting, if somewhat wheezy brakes.
"Peter Parker" <nospam@zero.com> wrote in message
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> Hello. While slowly taking apart my newly owned 94 YJ for refurbishing
> with POR15 the frame and body, I decided to do a rear wheel check since
> I have the rear up in the air. I need new brake shoes and the hardware
> could use replacing (springs etc). Who is using what on rear YJ drum
> brakes. I've used Mintex pads in the past for my VW but I would like to
> get a brake hardware kit too. Any recommendations are very welcome.
>
> BTW, the brakes don't look like too much of a PITA to work with. I will
> just use needle nose vise-grips.
>
> POR15 works great but man, I think I just lost 10 years of my life. :-(
>
> Not done yet... :(
>
> Thanks...
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with factory components unless there's some reason other than cost not to do
so.
Before I replaced the axles on my 94 YJ with Dynatrac units the thing had
around 50k on the original rear shoes and they weren't more than 50% worn.
In fact, the front pads were replaced at 30k just to do it and had more than
50% left. Long lasting, if somewhat wheezy brakes.
"Peter Parker" <nospam@zero.com> wrote in message
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> Hello. While slowly taking apart my newly owned 94 YJ for refurbishing
> with POR15 the frame and body, I decided to do a rear wheel check since
> I have the rear up in the air. I need new brake shoes and the hardware
> could use replacing (springs etc). Who is using what on rear YJ drum
> brakes. I've used Mintex pads in the past for my VW but I would like to
> get a brake hardware kit too. Any recommendations are very welcome.
>
> BTW, the brakes don't look like too much of a PITA to work with. I will
> just use needle nose vise-grips.
>
> POR15 works great but man, I think I just lost 10 years of my life. :-(
>
> Not done yet... :(
>
> Thanks...
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08-25-2003, 06:13 PM
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Re: Best Brake shoes and hardware kit 1994 YJ?
In article <vkl1hfmh62shc6@corp.supernews.com>,
Gerald G. McGeorge <gmcgeorge@frontier.net> wrote:
>Rear shoes on YJs & TJs really last a long time. I really recommend you stay
>with factory components unless there's some reason other than cost not to do
>so.
I will probably do that but I wanted to make sure that there wasn't anything
out there which would be better. OEM pads for the VW were so dusty, I had
to switch to Mintex Reds which were basically OEM without the dust.
>Before I replaced the axles on my 94 YJ with Dynatrac units the thing had
>around 50k on the original rear shoes and they weren't more than 50% worn.
>In fact, the front pads were replaced at 30k just to do it and had more than
>50% left. Long lasting, if somewhat wheezy brakes.
Rear brakes always last longer than front except if you have ABS and it gets
used a lot. For example VW Passat and New Beetle. The rears get eaten because
of premature ABS (NB) or too heavy a vehicle (Passat).
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Gerald G. McGeorge <gmcgeorge@frontier.net> wrote:
>Rear shoes on YJs & TJs really last a long time. I really recommend you stay
>with factory components unless there's some reason other than cost not to do
>so.
I will probably do that but I wanted to make sure that there wasn't anything
out there which would be better. OEM pads for the VW were so dusty, I had
to switch to Mintex Reds which were basically OEM without the dust.
>Before I replaced the axles on my 94 YJ with Dynatrac units the thing had
>around 50k on the original rear shoes and they weren't more than 50% worn.
>In fact, the front pads were replaced at 30k just to do it and had more than
>50% left. Long lasting, if somewhat wheezy brakes.
Rear brakes always last longer than front except if you have ABS and it gets
used a lot. For example VW Passat and New Beetle. The rears get eaten because
of premature ABS (NB) or too heavy a vehicle (Passat).
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08-25-2003, 06:13 PM
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Re: Best Brake shoes and hardware kit 1994 YJ?
In article <vkl1hfmh62shc6@corp.supernews.com>,
Gerald G. McGeorge <gmcgeorge@frontier.net> wrote:
>Rear shoes on YJs & TJs really last a long time. I really recommend you stay
>with factory components unless there's some reason other than cost not to do
>so.
I will probably do that but I wanted to make sure that there wasn't anything
out there which would be better. OEM pads for the VW were so dusty, I had
to switch to Mintex Reds which were basically OEM without the dust.
>Before I replaced the axles on my 94 YJ with Dynatrac units the thing had
>around 50k on the original rear shoes and they weren't more than 50% worn.
>In fact, the front pads were replaced at 30k just to do it and had more than
>50% left. Long lasting, if somewhat wheezy brakes.
Rear brakes always last longer than front except if you have ABS and it gets
used a lot. For example VW Passat and New Beetle. The rears get eaten because
of premature ABS (NB) or too heavy a vehicle (Passat).
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Gerald G. McGeorge <gmcgeorge@frontier.net> wrote:
>Rear shoes on YJs & TJs really last a long time. I really recommend you stay
>with factory components unless there's some reason other than cost not to do
>so.
I will probably do that but I wanted to make sure that there wasn't anything
out there which would be better. OEM pads for the VW were so dusty, I had
to switch to Mintex Reds which were basically OEM without the dust.
>Before I replaced the axles on my 94 YJ with Dynatrac units the thing had
>around 50k on the original rear shoes and they weren't more than 50% worn.
>In fact, the front pads were replaced at 30k just to do it and had more than
>50% left. Long lasting, if somewhat wheezy brakes.
Rear brakes always last longer than front except if you have ABS and it gets
used a lot. For example VW Passat and New Beetle. The rears get eaten because
of premature ABS (NB) or too heavy a vehicle (Passat).
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08-25-2003, 06:42 PM
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Re: Best Brake shoes and hardware kit 1994 YJ?
In article <3f4a8a17_2@nntp2.nac.net>, Peter Parker <nospam@zero.com> wrote:
>In article <vkl1hfmh62shc6@corp.supernews.com>,
>Gerald G. McGeorge <gmcgeorge@frontier.net> wrote:
>>Rear shoes on YJs & TJs really last a long time. I really recommend you stay
>>with factory components unless there's some reason other than cost not to do
>>so.
>
>I will probably do that but I wanted to make sure that there wasn't anything
>out there which would be better. OEM pads for the VW were so dusty, I had
>to switch to Mintex Reds which were basically OEM without the dust.
Update. I just ordered the OEM shoes but the hardware kit is not available
at the dealer. My dealer gets them from an outside parts store.
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>In article <vkl1hfmh62shc6@corp.supernews.com>,
>Gerald G. McGeorge <gmcgeorge@frontier.net> wrote:
>>Rear shoes on YJs & TJs really last a long time. I really recommend you stay
>>with factory components unless there's some reason other than cost not to do
>>so.
>
>I will probably do that but I wanted to make sure that there wasn't anything
>out there which would be better. OEM pads for the VW were so dusty, I had
>to switch to Mintex Reds which were basically OEM without the dust.
Update. I just ordered the OEM shoes but the hardware kit is not available
at the dealer. My dealer gets them from an outside parts store.
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08-25-2003, 06:42 PM
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Re: Best Brake shoes and hardware kit 1994 YJ?
In article <3f4a8a17_2@nntp2.nac.net>, Peter Parker <nospam@zero.com> wrote:
>In article <vkl1hfmh62shc6@corp.supernews.com>,
>Gerald G. McGeorge <gmcgeorge@frontier.net> wrote:
>>Rear shoes on YJs & TJs really last a long time. I really recommend you stay
>>with factory components unless there's some reason other than cost not to do
>>so.
>
>I will probably do that but I wanted to make sure that there wasn't anything
>out there which would be better. OEM pads for the VW were so dusty, I had
>to switch to Mintex Reds which were basically OEM without the dust.
Update. I just ordered the OEM shoes but the hardware kit is not available
at the dealer. My dealer gets them from an outside parts store.
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>In article <vkl1hfmh62shc6@corp.supernews.com>,
>Gerald G. McGeorge <gmcgeorge@frontier.net> wrote:
>>Rear shoes on YJs & TJs really last a long time. I really recommend you stay
>>with factory components unless there's some reason other than cost not to do
>>so.
>
>I will probably do that but I wanted to make sure that there wasn't anything
>out there which would be better. OEM pads for the VW were so dusty, I had
>to switch to Mintex Reds which were basically OEM without the dust.
Update. I just ordered the OEM shoes but the hardware kit is not available
at the dealer. My dealer gets them from an outside parts store.
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08-25-2003, 07:36 PM
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Re: Best Brake shoes and hardware kit 1994 YJ?
I have had pretty good performance from Bendix brake parts.
"Peter Parker" <nospam@zero.com> wrote in message
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> Hello. While slowly taking apart my newly owned 94 YJ for refurbishing
> with POR15 the frame and body, I decided to do a rear wheel check since
> I have the rear up in the air. I need new brake shoes and the hardware
> could use replacing (springs etc). Who is using what on rear YJ drum
> brakes. I've used Mintex pads in the past for my VW but I would like to
> get a brake hardware kit too. Any recommendations are very welcome.
>
> BTW, the brakes don't look like too much of a PITA to work with. I will
> just use needle nose vise-grips.
>
> POR15 works great but man, I think I just lost 10 years of my life. :-(
>
> Not done yet... :(
>
> Thanks...
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"Peter Parker" <nospam@zero.com> wrote in message
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> Hello. While slowly taking apart my newly owned 94 YJ for refurbishing
> with POR15 the frame and body, I decided to do a rear wheel check since
> I have the rear up in the air. I need new brake shoes and the hardware
> could use replacing (springs etc). Who is using what on rear YJ drum
> brakes. I've used Mintex pads in the past for my VW but I would like to
> get a brake hardware kit too. Any recommendations are very welcome.
>
> BTW, the brakes don't look like too much of a PITA to work with. I will
> just use needle nose vise-grips.
>
> POR15 works great but man, I think I just lost 10 years of my life. :-(
>
> Not done yet... :(
>
> Thanks...
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08-25-2003, 07:36 PM
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Re: Best Brake shoes and hardware kit 1994 YJ?
I have had pretty good performance from Bendix brake parts.
"Peter Parker" <nospam@zero.com> wrote in message
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> Hello. While slowly taking apart my newly owned 94 YJ for refurbishing
> with POR15 the frame and body, I decided to do a rear wheel check since
> I have the rear up in the air. I need new brake shoes and the hardware
> could use replacing (springs etc). Who is using what on rear YJ drum
> brakes. I've used Mintex pads in the past for my VW but I would like to
> get a brake hardware kit too. Any recommendations are very welcome.
>
> BTW, the brakes don't look like too much of a PITA to work with. I will
> just use needle nose vise-grips.
>
> POR15 works great but man, I think I just lost 10 years of my life. :-(
>
> Not done yet... :(
>
> Thanks...
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"Peter Parker" <nospam@zero.com> wrote in message
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> Hello. While slowly taking apart my newly owned 94 YJ for refurbishing
> with POR15 the frame and body, I decided to do a rear wheel check since
> I have the rear up in the air. I need new brake shoes and the hardware
> could use replacing (springs etc). Who is using what on rear YJ drum
> brakes. I've used Mintex pads in the past for my VW but I would like to
> get a brake hardware kit too. Any recommendations are very welcome.
>
> BTW, the brakes don't look like too much of a PITA to work with. I will
> just use needle nose vise-grips.
>
> POR15 works great but man, I think I just lost 10 years of my life. :-(
>
> Not done yet... :(
>
> Thanks...
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08-25-2003, 10:41 PM
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Re: Best Brake shoes and hardware kit 1994 YJ?
Your adjusters couldn't have been working man.
I go through two rear sets for every one front on both of my Jeeps.
Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
"Gerald G. McGeorge" wrote:
>
> Rear shoes on YJs & TJs really last a long time. I really recommend you stay
> with factory components unless there's some reason other than cost not to do
> so.
>
> Before I replaced the axles on my 94 YJ with Dynatrac units the thing had
> around 50k on the original rear shoes and they weren't more than 50% worn.
> In fact, the front pads were replaced at 30k just to do it and had more than
> 50% left. Long lasting, if somewhat wheezy brakes.
>
> "Peter Parker" <nospam@zero.com> wrote in message
> news:3f4a842d$1_1@nntp2.nac.net...
> > Hello. While slowly taking apart my newly owned 94 YJ for refurbishing
> > with POR15 the frame and body, I decided to do a rear wheel check since
> > I have the rear up in the air. I need new brake shoes and the hardware
> > could use replacing (springs etc). Who is using what on rear YJ drum
> > brakes. I've used Mintex pads in the past for my VW but I would like to
> > get a brake hardware kit too. Any recommendations are very welcome.
> >
> > BTW, the brakes don't look like too much of a PITA to work with. I will
> > just use needle nose vise-grips.
> >
> > POR15 works great but man, I think I just lost 10 years of my life. :-(
> >
> > Not done yet... :(
> >
> > Thanks...
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I go through two rear sets for every one front on both of my Jeeps.
Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
"Gerald G. McGeorge" wrote:
>
> Rear shoes on YJs & TJs really last a long time. I really recommend you stay
> with factory components unless there's some reason other than cost not to do
> so.
>
> Before I replaced the axles on my 94 YJ with Dynatrac units the thing had
> around 50k on the original rear shoes and they weren't more than 50% worn.
> In fact, the front pads were replaced at 30k just to do it and had more than
> 50% left. Long lasting, if somewhat wheezy brakes.
>
> "Peter Parker" <nospam@zero.com> wrote in message
> news:3f4a842d$1_1@nntp2.nac.net...
> > Hello. While slowly taking apart my newly owned 94 YJ for refurbishing
> > with POR15 the frame and body, I decided to do a rear wheel check since
> > I have the rear up in the air. I need new brake shoes and the hardware
> > could use replacing (springs etc). Who is using what on rear YJ drum
> > brakes. I've used Mintex pads in the past for my VW but I would like to
> > get a brake hardware kit too. Any recommendations are very welcome.
> >
> > BTW, the brakes don't look like too much of a PITA to work with. I will
> > just use needle nose vise-grips.
> >
> > POR15 works great but man, I think I just lost 10 years of my life. :-(
> >
> > Not done yet... :(
> >
> > Thanks...
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