rear disk brakes
06-30-2004, 10:37 PM
#21
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Re: rear disk brakes
Thanks. I'll keep that in mind. Its a mod I am considering, when I can afford do
work on the rig again - and after my two big trips this summer. =)
On Tue, 29 Jun 2004 21:27:32 -0700, "Jerry Bransford" <jerrypb@***.net> wrote:
>>That's what I installed mine on, a Dana 44. You do need a Rubicon rear disk
>>brake combination spacer-retainer ring (I paid $4 for the pair) to make the
>>installation easier. Tera's kit includes a spacer ring that is a PITA to
>>position properly while bolting down the OE retainer ring.
>>
>>To do it right, remove the old bearings on the axle shafts and install the
>>Rubicon spacer-retainer ring, then have new bearings and seals pressed onto
>>the axleshafts. I paid $20 to have that done since I don't have a press and
>>I didn't want to mess the new Timken bearings up. :)
>>
>>Jerry
work on the rig again - and after my two big trips this summer. =)
On Tue, 29 Jun 2004 21:27:32 -0700, "Jerry Bransford" <jerrypb@***.net> wrote:
>>That's what I installed mine on, a Dana 44. You do need a Rubicon rear disk
>>brake combination spacer-retainer ring (I paid $4 for the pair) to make the
>>installation easier. Tera's kit includes a spacer ring that is a PITA to
>>position properly while bolting down the OE retainer ring.
>>
>>To do it right, remove the old bearings on the axle shafts and install the
>>Rubicon spacer-retainer ring, then have new bearings and seals pressed onto
>>the axleshafts. I paid $20 to have that done since I don't have a press and
>>I didn't want to mess the new Timken bearings up. :)
>>
>>Jerry
07-12-2004, 11:10 PM
#22
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Re: rear disk brakes
L.W.(ßill) ------ III wrote:
> Hi Ron,
> Doing a Google search didn't find any after market disc brake
> conversions for the XJ '94 up, indicating you probably have the heavier
> Chrysler eight inch ring rear. Pictures of their covers are at:
> http://www.----------.com/chrys8dana35covers.jpg If you have the puny
> Dana 35c seven and a half inch, then there is a way to use the Grand
> Cherokee's Dana 44 disks: http://www.stu-offroad.com/brakeconv/bc-1.htm
> Unless you plan on slalom type racing or overloading your car while
> driving too fast down from high elevations where brake fade is a factor
> then I wouldn't make the conversion, as you will lose braking power,
> that's why all eighteen wheelers use drum brakes.
> God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
> mailto:--------------------
> Ron K wrote:
>
>>I like to convert my 2000 Cherokee to disk brakes in the rear. Anyone have
>>any experience with any of the bolt on kits made for this?
ditto on keeping your current setup. the aftermarket kits can be a real
bear to proportion properly!
> Hi Ron,
> Doing a Google search didn't find any after market disc brake
> conversions for the XJ '94 up, indicating you probably have the heavier
> Chrysler eight inch ring rear. Pictures of their covers are at:
> http://www.----------.com/chrys8dana35covers.jpg If you have the puny
> Dana 35c seven and a half inch, then there is a way to use the Grand
> Cherokee's Dana 44 disks: http://www.stu-offroad.com/brakeconv/bc-1.htm
> Unless you plan on slalom type racing or overloading your car while
> driving too fast down from high elevations where brake fade is a factor
> then I wouldn't make the conversion, as you will lose braking power,
> that's why all eighteen wheelers use drum brakes.
> God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
> mailto:--------------------
> Ron K wrote:
>
>>I like to convert my 2000 Cherokee to disk brakes in the rear. Anyone have
>>any experience with any of the bolt on kits made for this?
ditto on keeping your current setup. the aftermarket kits can be a real
bear to proportion properly!
07-12-2004, 11:10 PM
#23
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Re: rear disk brakes
L.W.(ßill) ------ III wrote:
> Hi Ron,
> Doing a Google search didn't find any after market disc brake
> conversions for the XJ '94 up, indicating you probably have the heavier
> Chrysler eight inch ring rear. Pictures of their covers are at:
> http://www.----------.com/chrys8dana35covers.jpg If you have the puny
> Dana 35c seven and a half inch, then there is a way to use the Grand
> Cherokee's Dana 44 disks: http://www.stu-offroad.com/brakeconv/bc-1.htm
> Unless you plan on slalom type racing or overloading your car while
> driving too fast down from high elevations where brake fade is a factor
> then I wouldn't make the conversion, as you will lose braking power,
> that's why all eighteen wheelers use drum brakes.
> God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
> mailto:--------------------
> Ron K wrote:
>
>>I like to convert my 2000 Cherokee to disk brakes in the rear. Anyone have
>>any experience with any of the bolt on kits made for this?
ditto on keeping your current setup. the aftermarket kits can be a real
bear to proportion properly!
> Hi Ron,
> Doing a Google search didn't find any after market disc brake
> conversions for the XJ '94 up, indicating you probably have the heavier
> Chrysler eight inch ring rear. Pictures of their covers are at:
> http://www.----------.com/chrys8dana35covers.jpg If you have the puny
> Dana 35c seven and a half inch, then there is a way to use the Grand
> Cherokee's Dana 44 disks: http://www.stu-offroad.com/brakeconv/bc-1.htm
> Unless you plan on slalom type racing or overloading your car while
> driving too fast down from high elevations where brake fade is a factor
> then I wouldn't make the conversion, as you will lose braking power,
> that's why all eighteen wheelers use drum brakes.
> God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
> mailto:--------------------
> Ron K wrote:
>
>>I like to convert my 2000 Cherokee to disk brakes in the rear. Anyone have
>>any experience with any of the bolt on kits made for this?
ditto on keeping your current setup. the aftermarket kits can be a real
bear to proportion properly!
07-12-2004, 11:10 PM
#24
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Re: rear disk brakes
L.W.(ßill) ------ III wrote:
> Hi Ron,
> Doing a Google search didn't find any after market disc brake
> conversions for the XJ '94 up, indicating you probably have the heavier
> Chrysler eight inch ring rear. Pictures of their covers are at:
> http://www.----------.com/chrys8dana35covers.jpg If you have the puny
> Dana 35c seven and a half inch, then there is a way to use the Grand
> Cherokee's Dana 44 disks: http://www.stu-offroad.com/brakeconv/bc-1.htm
> Unless you plan on slalom type racing or overloading your car while
> driving too fast down from high elevations where brake fade is a factor
> then I wouldn't make the conversion, as you will lose braking power,
> that's why all eighteen wheelers use drum brakes.
> God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
> mailto:--------------------
> Ron K wrote:
>
>>I like to convert my 2000 Cherokee to disk brakes in the rear. Anyone have
>>any experience with any of the bolt on kits made for this?
ditto on keeping your current setup. the aftermarket kits can be a real
bear to proportion properly!
> Hi Ron,
> Doing a Google search didn't find any after market disc brake
> conversions for the XJ '94 up, indicating you probably have the heavier
> Chrysler eight inch ring rear. Pictures of their covers are at:
> http://www.----------.com/chrys8dana35covers.jpg If you have the puny
> Dana 35c seven and a half inch, then there is a way to use the Grand
> Cherokee's Dana 44 disks: http://www.stu-offroad.com/brakeconv/bc-1.htm
> Unless you plan on slalom type racing or overloading your car while
> driving too fast down from high elevations where brake fade is a factor
> then I wouldn't make the conversion, as you will lose braking power,
> that's why all eighteen wheelers use drum brakes.
> God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
> mailto:--------------------
> Ron K wrote:
>
>>I like to convert my 2000 Cherokee to disk brakes in the rear. Anyone have
>>any experience with any of the bolt on kits made for this?
ditto on keeping your current setup. the aftermarket kits can be a real
bear to proportion properly!
07-12-2004, 11:10 PM
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Re: rear disk brakes
L.W.(ßill) ------ III wrote:
> Hi Ron,
> Doing a Google search didn't find any after market disc brake
> conversions for the XJ '94 up, indicating you probably have the heavier
> Chrysler eight inch ring rear. Pictures of their covers are at:
> http://www.----------.com/chrys8dana35covers.jpg If you have the puny
> Dana 35c seven and a half inch, then there is a way to use the Grand
> Cherokee's Dana 44 disks: http://www.stu-offroad.com/brakeconv/bc-1.htm
> Unless you plan on slalom type racing or overloading your car while
> driving too fast down from high elevations where brake fade is a factor
> then I wouldn't make the conversion, as you will lose braking power,
> that's why all eighteen wheelers use drum brakes.
> God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
> mailto:--------------------
> Ron K wrote:
>
>>I like to convert my 2000 Cherokee to disk brakes in the rear. Anyone have
>>any experience with any of the bolt on kits made for this?
ditto on keeping your current setup. the aftermarket kits can be a real
bear to proportion properly!
> Hi Ron,
> Doing a Google search didn't find any after market disc brake
> conversions for the XJ '94 up, indicating you probably have the heavier
> Chrysler eight inch ring rear. Pictures of their covers are at:
> http://www.----------.com/chrys8dana35covers.jpg If you have the puny
> Dana 35c seven and a half inch, then there is a way to use the Grand
> Cherokee's Dana 44 disks: http://www.stu-offroad.com/brakeconv/bc-1.htm
> Unless you plan on slalom type racing or overloading your car while
> driving too fast down from high elevations where brake fade is a factor
> then I wouldn't make the conversion, as you will lose braking power,
> that's why all eighteen wheelers use drum brakes.
> God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
> mailto:--------------------
> Ron K wrote:
>
>>I like to convert my 2000 Cherokee to disk brakes in the rear. Anyone have
>>any experience with any of the bolt on kits made for this?
ditto on keeping your current setup. the aftermarket kits can be a real
bear to proportion properly!
07-13-2004, 03:16 AM
#26
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Re: rear disk brakes
I have never had a vehicle with drums that would brake well. Drums are
cheaper,
that's all.
Dave Milne, Scotland
'91 Grand Wagoneer, '99 TJ
"KJ" <here@there.net> wrote in message
news:toIIc.44170$IX4.4761179@twister.tampabay.rr.c om...
> L.W.(ßill) ------ III wrote:
> > Hi Ron,
> > Doing a Google search didn't find any after market disc brake
> > conversions for the XJ '94 up, indicating you probably have the heavier
> > Chrysler eight inch ring rear. Pictures of their covers are at:
> > http://www.----------.com/chrys8dana35covers.jpg If you have the puny
> > Dana 35c seven and a half inch, then there is a way to use the Grand
> > Cherokee's Dana 44 disks: http://www.stu-offroad.com/brakeconv/bc-1.htm
> > Unless you plan on slalom type racing or overloading your car while
> > driving too fast down from high elevations where brake fade is a factor
> > then I wouldn't make the conversion, as you will lose braking power,
> > that's why all eighteen wheelers use drum brakes.
> > God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
> > mailto:--------------------
> > Ron K wrote:
> >
> >>I like to convert my 2000 Cherokee to disk brakes in the rear. Anyone
have
> >>any experience with any of the bolt on kits made for this?
> ditto on keeping your current setup. the aftermarket kits can be a real
> bear to proportion properly!
cheaper,
that's all.
Dave Milne, Scotland
'91 Grand Wagoneer, '99 TJ
"KJ" <here@there.net> wrote in message
news:toIIc.44170$IX4.4761179@twister.tampabay.rr.c om...
> L.W.(ßill) ------ III wrote:
> > Hi Ron,
> > Doing a Google search didn't find any after market disc brake
> > conversions for the XJ '94 up, indicating you probably have the heavier
> > Chrysler eight inch ring rear. Pictures of their covers are at:
> > http://www.----------.com/chrys8dana35covers.jpg If you have the puny
> > Dana 35c seven and a half inch, then there is a way to use the Grand
> > Cherokee's Dana 44 disks: http://www.stu-offroad.com/brakeconv/bc-1.htm
> > Unless you plan on slalom type racing or overloading your car while
> > driving too fast down from high elevations where brake fade is a factor
> > then I wouldn't make the conversion, as you will lose braking power,
> > that's why all eighteen wheelers use drum brakes.
> > God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
> > mailto:--------------------
> > Ron K wrote:
> >
> >>I like to convert my 2000 Cherokee to disk brakes in the rear. Anyone
have
> >>any experience with any of the bolt on kits made for this?
> ditto on keeping your current setup. the aftermarket kits can be a real
> bear to proportion properly!
07-13-2004, 03:16 AM
#27
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Re: rear disk brakes
I have never had a vehicle with drums that would brake well. Drums are
cheaper,
that's all.
Dave Milne, Scotland
'91 Grand Wagoneer, '99 TJ
"KJ" <here@there.net> wrote in message
news:toIIc.44170$IX4.4761179@twister.tampabay.rr.c om...
> L.W.(ßill) ------ III wrote:
> > Hi Ron,
> > Doing a Google search didn't find any after market disc brake
> > conversions for the XJ '94 up, indicating you probably have the heavier
> > Chrysler eight inch ring rear. Pictures of their covers are at:
> > http://www.----------.com/chrys8dana35covers.jpg If you have the puny
> > Dana 35c seven and a half inch, then there is a way to use the Grand
> > Cherokee's Dana 44 disks: http://www.stu-offroad.com/brakeconv/bc-1.htm
> > Unless you plan on slalom type racing or overloading your car while
> > driving too fast down from high elevations where brake fade is a factor
> > then I wouldn't make the conversion, as you will lose braking power,
> > that's why all eighteen wheelers use drum brakes.
> > God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
> > mailto:--------------------
> > Ron K wrote:
> >
> >>I like to convert my 2000 Cherokee to disk brakes in the rear. Anyone
have
> >>any experience with any of the bolt on kits made for this?
> ditto on keeping your current setup. the aftermarket kits can be a real
> bear to proportion properly!
cheaper,
that's all.
Dave Milne, Scotland
'91 Grand Wagoneer, '99 TJ
"KJ" <here@there.net> wrote in message
news:toIIc.44170$IX4.4761179@twister.tampabay.rr.c om...
> L.W.(ßill) ------ III wrote:
> > Hi Ron,
> > Doing a Google search didn't find any after market disc brake
> > conversions for the XJ '94 up, indicating you probably have the heavier
> > Chrysler eight inch ring rear. Pictures of their covers are at:
> > http://www.----------.com/chrys8dana35covers.jpg If you have the puny
> > Dana 35c seven and a half inch, then there is a way to use the Grand
> > Cherokee's Dana 44 disks: http://www.stu-offroad.com/brakeconv/bc-1.htm
> > Unless you plan on slalom type racing or overloading your car while
> > driving too fast down from high elevations where brake fade is a factor
> > then I wouldn't make the conversion, as you will lose braking power,
> > that's why all eighteen wheelers use drum brakes.
> > God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
> > mailto:--------------------
> > Ron K wrote:
> >
> >>I like to convert my 2000 Cherokee to disk brakes in the rear. Anyone
have
> >>any experience with any of the bolt on kits made for this?
> ditto on keeping your current setup. the aftermarket kits can be a real
> bear to proportion properly!
07-13-2004, 03:16 AM
#28
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Re: rear disk brakes
I have never had a vehicle with drums that would brake well. Drums are
cheaper,
that's all.
Dave Milne, Scotland
'91 Grand Wagoneer, '99 TJ
"KJ" <here@there.net> wrote in message
news:toIIc.44170$IX4.4761179@twister.tampabay.rr.c om...
> L.W.(ßill) ------ III wrote:
> > Hi Ron,
> > Doing a Google search didn't find any after market disc brake
> > conversions for the XJ '94 up, indicating you probably have the heavier
> > Chrysler eight inch ring rear. Pictures of their covers are at:
> > http://www.----------.com/chrys8dana35covers.jpg If you have the puny
> > Dana 35c seven and a half inch, then there is a way to use the Grand
> > Cherokee's Dana 44 disks: http://www.stu-offroad.com/brakeconv/bc-1.htm
> > Unless you plan on slalom type racing or overloading your car while
> > driving too fast down from high elevations where brake fade is a factor
> > then I wouldn't make the conversion, as you will lose braking power,
> > that's why all eighteen wheelers use drum brakes.
> > God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
> > mailto:--------------------
> > Ron K wrote:
> >
> >>I like to convert my 2000 Cherokee to disk brakes in the rear. Anyone
have
> >>any experience with any of the bolt on kits made for this?
> ditto on keeping your current setup. the aftermarket kits can be a real
> bear to proportion properly!
cheaper,
that's all.
Dave Milne, Scotland
'91 Grand Wagoneer, '99 TJ
"KJ" <here@there.net> wrote in message
news:toIIc.44170$IX4.4761179@twister.tampabay.rr.c om...
> L.W.(ßill) ------ III wrote:
> > Hi Ron,
> > Doing a Google search didn't find any after market disc brake
> > conversions for the XJ '94 up, indicating you probably have the heavier
> > Chrysler eight inch ring rear. Pictures of their covers are at:
> > http://www.----------.com/chrys8dana35covers.jpg If you have the puny
> > Dana 35c seven and a half inch, then there is a way to use the Grand
> > Cherokee's Dana 44 disks: http://www.stu-offroad.com/brakeconv/bc-1.htm
> > Unless you plan on slalom type racing or overloading your car while
> > driving too fast down from high elevations where brake fade is a factor
> > then I wouldn't make the conversion, as you will lose braking power,
> > that's why all eighteen wheelers use drum brakes.
> > God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
> > mailto:--------------------
> > Ron K wrote:
> >
> >>I like to convert my 2000 Cherokee to disk brakes in the rear. Anyone
have
> >>any experience with any of the bolt on kits made for this?
> ditto on keeping your current setup. the aftermarket kits can be a real
> bear to proportion properly!
07-13-2004, 03:16 AM
#29
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Re: rear disk brakes
I have never had a vehicle with drums that would brake well. Drums are
cheaper,
that's all.
Dave Milne, Scotland
'91 Grand Wagoneer, '99 TJ
"KJ" <here@there.net> wrote in message
news:toIIc.44170$IX4.4761179@twister.tampabay.rr.c om...
> L.W.(ßill) ------ III wrote:
> > Hi Ron,
> > Doing a Google search didn't find any after market disc brake
> > conversions for the XJ '94 up, indicating you probably have the heavier
> > Chrysler eight inch ring rear. Pictures of their covers are at:
> > http://www.----------.com/chrys8dana35covers.jpg If you have the puny
> > Dana 35c seven and a half inch, then there is a way to use the Grand
> > Cherokee's Dana 44 disks: http://www.stu-offroad.com/brakeconv/bc-1.htm
> > Unless you plan on slalom type racing or overloading your car while
> > driving too fast down from high elevations where brake fade is a factor
> > then I wouldn't make the conversion, as you will lose braking power,
> > that's why all eighteen wheelers use drum brakes.
> > God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
> > mailto:--------------------
> > Ron K wrote:
> >
> >>I like to convert my 2000 Cherokee to disk brakes in the rear. Anyone
have
> >>any experience with any of the bolt on kits made for this?
> ditto on keeping your current setup. the aftermarket kits can be a real
> bear to proportion properly!
cheaper,
that's all.
Dave Milne, Scotland
'91 Grand Wagoneer, '99 TJ
"KJ" <here@there.net> wrote in message
news:toIIc.44170$IX4.4761179@twister.tampabay.rr.c om...
> L.W.(ßill) ------ III wrote:
> > Hi Ron,
> > Doing a Google search didn't find any after market disc brake
> > conversions for the XJ '94 up, indicating you probably have the heavier
> > Chrysler eight inch ring rear. Pictures of their covers are at:
> > http://www.----------.com/chrys8dana35covers.jpg If you have the puny
> > Dana 35c seven and a half inch, then there is a way to use the Grand
> > Cherokee's Dana 44 disks: http://www.stu-offroad.com/brakeconv/bc-1.htm
> > Unless you plan on slalom type racing or overloading your car while
> > driving too fast down from high elevations where brake fade is a factor
> > then I wouldn't make the conversion, as you will lose braking power,
> > that's why all eighteen wheelers use drum brakes.
> > God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
> > mailto:--------------------
> > Ron K wrote:
> >
> >>I like to convert my 2000 Cherokee to disk brakes in the rear. Anyone
have
> >>any experience with any of the bolt on kits made for this?
> ditto on keeping your current setup. the aftermarket kits can be a real
> bear to proportion properly!
07-13-2004, 01:47 PM
#30
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Re: rear disk brakes
I believe you are comparing power assist discs and unassisted drum
brakes. If you want to stop use drums, like the eighteen wheel
commercial trucks. Like, simply compare the square inches of braking
area.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
Dave Milne wrote:
>
> I have never had a vehicle with drums that would brake well. Drums are
> cheaper,
> that's all.
>
> Dave Milne, Scotland
> '91 Grand Wagoneer, '99 TJ
brakes. If you want to stop use drums, like the eighteen wheel
commercial trucks. Like, simply compare the square inches of braking
area.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
Dave Milne wrote:
>
> I have never had a vehicle with drums that would brake well. Drums are
> cheaper,
> that's all.
>
> Dave Milne, Scotland
> '91 Grand Wagoneer, '99 TJ