CD

On this general subject, which "upgraded" rotors & pads (or rotors, pads, &
calipers) give better braking performance? With my 3.07 gearing and 31's, I
use my brakes quite a bit off road and would appreciate more stopping power.
I have a 00 Sport, Auto, but I think the question similar to the original
post.
Cliff


"L.W.(Bill) ------ III" <----------@***.net> wrote in message
news:446AD5C8.85021773@***.net...
> Hi Denis,
> Unless you're into slalom, road type racing where you need the
> caliper's complete release of pads via using four or six pistons, and
> vented rotors, like an old Sixties Shelby Mustang, then give you local
> parts store a try, they usually carry a name brand with life time
> guarantee, along with there own Chinese junk. Look at the different
> quality performance levels Raybestos carries:
> http://www.raybestos.com/usa/brakepads.htm Like whether squeaking brakes
> embarrass you.
>
> http://www.allpar.com/fix/Brakes.html
> --
> God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
> mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
>
>
> Denis wrote:
>>
>> Jeep TJ 97 2.5L
>>
>> I have to replace my brakes. So, I started to look around, I saw
>> advertisements for Hawks HPS brake Pads, Power slot brakes pads and the
>> list goes on.
>>
>> I don't have that much experience in what's a good rotor or what's
>> current in the latest brake pads. Anyone want to share their
>> experiences? What to buy, etc=3F
>>
>> Thanks

CD

On this general subject, which "upgraded" rotors & pads (or rotors, pads, &
calipers) give better braking performance? With my 3.07 gearing and 31's, I
use my brakes quite a bit off road and would appreciate more stopping power.
I have a 00 Sport, Auto, but I think the question similar to the original
post.
Cliff


"L.W.(Bill) ------ III" <----------@***.net> wrote in message
news:446AD5C8.85021773@***.net...
> Hi Denis,
> Unless you're into slalom, road type racing where you need the
> caliper's complete release of pads via using four or six pistons, and
> vented rotors, like an old Sixties Shelby Mustang, then give you local
> parts store a try, they usually carry a name brand with life time
> guarantee, along with there own Chinese junk. Look at the different
> quality performance levels Raybestos carries:
> http://www.raybestos.com/usa/brakepads.htm Like whether squeaking brakes
> embarrass you.
>
> http://www.allpar.com/fix/Brakes.html
> --
> God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
> mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
>
>
> Denis wrote:
>>
>> Jeep TJ 97 2.5L
>>
>> I have to replace my brakes. So, I started to look around, I saw
>> advertisements for Hawks HPS brake Pads, Power slot brakes pads and the
>> list goes on.
>>
>> I don't have that much experience in what's a good rotor or what's
>> current in the latest brake pads. Anyone want to share their
>> experiences? What to buy, etc=3F
>>
>> Thanks

CD

On this general subject, which "upgraded" rotors & pads (or rotors, pads, &
calipers) give better braking performance? With my 3.07 gearing and 31's, I
use my brakes quite a bit off road and would appreciate more stopping power.
I have a 00 Sport, Auto, but I think the question similar to the original
post.
Cliff


"L.W.(Bill) ------ III" <----------@***.net> wrote in message
news:446AD5C8.85021773@***.net...
> Hi Denis,
> Unless you're into slalom, road type racing where you need the
> caliper's complete release of pads via using four or six pistons, and
> vented rotors, like an old Sixties Shelby Mustang, then give you local
> parts store a try, they usually carry a name brand with life time
> guarantee, along with there own Chinese junk. Look at the different
> quality performance levels Raybestos carries:
> http://www.raybestos.com/usa/brakepads.htm Like whether squeaking brakes
> embarrass you.
>
> http://www.allpar.com/fix/Brakes.html
> --
> God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
> mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
>
>
> Denis wrote:
>>
>> Jeep TJ 97 2.5L
>>
>> I have to replace my brakes. So, I started to look around, I saw
>> advertisements for Hawks HPS brake Pads, Power slot brakes pads and the
>> list goes on.
>>
>> I don't have that much experience in what's a good rotor or what's
>> current in the latest brake pads. Anyone want to share their
>> experiences? What to buy, etc=3F
>>
>> Thanks

DougW

CD did pass the time by typing:
> On this general subject, which "upgraded" rotors & pads (or rotors, pads, &
> calipers) give better braking performance? With my 3.07 gearing and 31's, I
> use my brakes quite a bit off road and would appreciate more stopping power.
> I have a 00 Sport, Auto, but I think the question similar to the original
> post.

I used the ones Kolak suggested (and sells) (I think he reads this group but
I know he is on the ramjw listserv) http://www.off-road.com/jeep/jeeplists.htm

Stillen rotors and Raybestos Carbon Metalic pads.

Given my style of driving (agressive) they have held up remarkably well.

Thing about stopping power is if you use a larger caliper piston you need
a larger master cyl to provide the fluid. There is only so much friction
you can get out of pads/rotors without using ones that have to be replaced
every year because they eat themselves.

--
DougW

DougW

CD did pass the time by typing:
> On this general subject, which "upgraded" rotors & pads (or rotors, pads, &
> calipers) give better braking performance? With my 3.07 gearing and 31's, I
> use my brakes quite a bit off road and would appreciate more stopping power.
> I have a 00 Sport, Auto, but I think the question similar to the original
> post.

I used the ones Kolak suggested (and sells) (I think he reads this group but
I know he is on the ramjw listserv) http://www.off-road.com/jeep/jeeplists.htm

Stillen rotors and Raybestos Carbon Metalic pads.

Given my style of driving (agressive) they have held up remarkably well.

Thing about stopping power is if you use a larger caliper piston you need
a larger master cyl to provide the fluid. There is only so much friction
you can get out of pads/rotors without using ones that have to be replaced
every year because they eat themselves.

--
DougW

DougW

CD did pass the time by typing:
> On this general subject, which "upgraded" rotors & pads (or rotors, pads, &
> calipers) give better braking performance? With my 3.07 gearing and 31's, I
> use my brakes quite a bit off road and would appreciate more stopping power.
> I have a 00 Sport, Auto, but I think the question similar to the original
> post.

I used the ones Kolak suggested (and sells) (I think he reads this group but
I know he is on the ramjw listserv) http://www.off-road.com/jeep/jeeplists.htm

Stillen rotors and Raybestos Carbon Metalic pads.

Given my style of driving (agressive) they have held up remarkably well.

Thing about stopping power is if you use a larger caliper piston you need
a larger master cyl to provide the fluid. There is only so much friction
you can get out of pads/rotors without using ones that have to be replaced
every year because they eat themselves.

--
DougW

Denis

http://www.stillen.com/product_detail.aspx?sku=JEE2000

Stillen rotors you say, how are they in winter?


In article <erLag.12923$8q.2689@dukeread08>,
post.replies@invalid.address says...
> CD did pass the time by typing:
> > On this general subject, which "upgraded" rotors & pads (or rotors, pads, &
> > calipers) give better braking performance? With my 3.07 gearing and 31's, I
> > use my brakes quite a bit off road and would appreciate more stopping power.
> > I have a 00 Sport, Auto, but I think the question similar to the original
> > post.
>
> I used the ones Kolak suggested (and sells) (I think he reads this group but
> I know he is on the ramjw listserv) http://www.off-road.com/jeep/jeeplists.htm
>
> Stillen rotors and Raybestos Carbon Metalic pads.
>
> Given my style of driving (agressive) they have held up remarkably well.
>
> Thing about stopping power is if you use a larger caliper piston you need
> a larger master cyl to provide the fluid. There is only so much friction
> you can get out of pads/rotors without using ones that have to be replaced
> every year because they eat themselves.
>
>

Denis

http://www.stillen.com/product_detail.aspx?sku=JEE2000

Stillen rotors you say, how are they in winter?


In article <erLag.12923$8q.2689@dukeread08>,
post.replies@invalid.address says...
> CD did pass the time by typing:
> > On this general subject, which "upgraded" rotors & pads (or rotors, pads, &
> > calipers) give better braking performance? With my 3.07 gearing and 31's, I
> > use my brakes quite a bit off road and would appreciate more stopping power.
> > I have a 00 Sport, Auto, but I think the question similar to the original
> > post.
>
> I used the ones Kolak suggested (and sells) (I think he reads this group but
> I know he is on the ramjw listserv) http://www.off-road.com/jeep/jeeplists.htm
>
> Stillen rotors and Raybestos Carbon Metalic pads.
>
> Given my style of driving (agressive) they have held up remarkably well.
>
> Thing about stopping power is if you use a larger caliper piston you need
> a larger master cyl to provide the fluid. There is only so much friction
> you can get out of pads/rotors without using ones that have to be replaced
> every year because they eat themselves.
>
>

Denis

http://www.stillen.com/product_detail.aspx?sku=JEE2000

Stillen rotors you say, how are they in winter?


In article <erLag.12923$8q.2689@dukeread08>,
post.replies@invalid.address says...
> CD did pass the time by typing:
> > On this general subject, which "upgraded" rotors & pads (or rotors, pads, &
> > calipers) give better braking performance? With my 3.07 gearing and 31's, I
> > use my brakes quite a bit off road and would appreciate more stopping power.
> > I have a 00 Sport, Auto, but I think the question similar to the original
> > post.
>
> I used the ones Kolak suggested (and sells) (I think he reads this group but
> I know he is on the ramjw listserv) http://www.off-road.com/jeep/jeeplists.htm
>
> Stillen rotors and Raybestos Carbon Metalic pads.
>
> Given my style of driving (agressive) they have held up remarkably well.
>
> Thing about stopping power is if you use a larger caliper piston you need
> a larger master cyl to provide the fluid. There is only so much friction
> you can get out of pads/rotors without using ones that have to be replaced
> every year because they eat themselves.
>
>

DougW

Denis did pass the time by typing:
> http://www.stillen.com/product_detail.aspx?sku=JEE2000
>
> Stillen rotors you say, how are they in winter?

Work fine. But we don't get that much winter in Oklahoma.
I have had them to Colorado Springs in the deep cold and they
worked just like brakes are supposed to. Somtimes a bit grabby
when I first start out and it's humid or just rained. But draggin
the brakes a few yards (to warm them a bit) clears it up.

The key to good brakes is bedding them in properly. The howto
comes with most discs. I think it's also posted on the stillen
website.

> DougW says...
>> CD did pass the time by typing:
>>> On this general subject, which "upgraded" rotors & pads (or rotors, pads, &
>>> calipers) give better braking performance? With my 3.07 gearing and 31's, I
>>> use my brakes quite a bit off road and would appreciate more stopping power.
>>> I have a 00 Sport, Auto, but I think the question similar to the original
>>> post.
>>
>> I used the ones Kolak suggested (and sells) (I think he reads this group but
>> I know he is on the ramjw listserv)
>> http://www.off-road.com/jeep/jeeplists.htm
>>
>> Stillen rotors and Raybestos Carbon Metalic pads.
>>
>> Given my style of driving (agressive) they have held up remarkably well.
>>
>> Thing about stopping power is if you use a larger caliper piston you need
>> a larger master cyl to provide the fluid. There is only so much friction
>> you can get out of pads/rotors without using ones that have to be replaced
>> every year because they eat themselves.