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Post by 1BadTJ on Jan 19, 2005 0:37:56 GMT -3
my next mod is a front locker, but i have no rear brakes. so, first i will fix my rear brakes.
to fix the drum brake setup:
I'm prolly lookin at $200 min. to fix. I have never worked on drum brakes. I am assuming I need wheel cylinders and a spring kit along w/ pads. If I do it myself I will prolly buy a tool kit for rear brakes. Eventually the brakes will need to be replaced again so I might as well have the tools.
Now: if i switch to the TERA Rear Disc Kit i am prolly lookin at about $420 for parts and I am pretty sure i can install myself. no additioanl tools. plus in the future replacing pads is easier than repairing drums.
in your opinion?
is the disc brake setup better than the Drum setup in as far as performance and maintenance?
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Post by XfaCtoR on Jan 19, 2005 0:40:03 GMT -3
go with the disks..not olnly easyer to work on but they stop a heck or a lot beter, and mud doesnt get cought up inside the drum...dicks are deff the way to go
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Post by xdgedgex on Jan 19, 2005 1:25:41 GMT -3
ive seen a couple write ups (ill try to find) where they just swaped the disk parts from another 35 or 44, seems cheaper than the tera kit. but up to you.
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Post by jps4jeep on Jan 19, 2005 10:51:15 GMT -3
$200 for rear brakes?
Get a new mechanic!
Napa sells drums, shoe's, wheel cyl, and hardware kit for $80..... rear brakes look duanting, but are actually very easy, pull some thing off, replace with something of same shape and color! (the hardware kits are all color coded) then just set your drag, bam done!
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Post by jps4jeep on Jan 19, 2005 10:56:30 GMT -3
Also, do you have ABS?
non ABS power drums are very acceptable brakes, now the abs versions IMHO are not. I have abs drums in my Chevy and they suck! also keep in mind that about 75% of you braking is your front brakes. I would IMHO fix the rear to factory specs, then invest the money in some nice front brakes, perhaps dual piston calipers, slotted rotors, etc...
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Post by slab42 on Jan 19, 2005 11:17:17 GMT -3
correct me if I am wrong, but I read somewhere that the number of pistons on your calipers doesn't make a difference. if you have single piston, you can still lock up your brakes, so having dual piston would not provide any more stopping power. if this is true, go with larger slotted/vented/etc. rotors in the front, and like john said, go to napa for the rear drums.
I still like the idea that mud does not get caught in my rear discs...
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Post by J.T.Woody on Jan 19, 2005 12:15:33 GMT -3
Matt, if you need a place to do your brakes, you can use my garage.
That is, if it fits under the darn roof...
The only "special" tool you could possibly use is the rear spring tool and lever combo (which I have). Cost me under $10 at AutoZone. Everything else is just common hand tools (besides a floor jack and jackstands, which I also have).
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Post by jps4jeep on Jan 19, 2005 13:05:08 GMT -3
correct me if I am wrong, but I read somewhere that the number of pistons on your calipers doesn't make a difference. if you have single piston, you can still lock up your brakes, so having dual piston would not provide any more stopping power. if this is true, go with larger slotted/vented/etc. rotors in the front, and like john said, go to napa for the rear drums. I still like the idea that mud does not get caught in my rear discs... I believe the goal is to not lock up the wheels! The idea with more pistons in not to apply a greater "pushing force" to the rotor, but rather does the same as a larger rotor itself.... more surface area! Dual piston, four piston calipers have a greater amount of drag being applied to rotor because the pressure is being applied to both side equally opposed to a single piston that applies force from one side and squeezes the rotor between the stationary pad, and the opne applying the force. another benefit is they are physically larger, they also will not fatique as quit as a single piston caliper (which all YJ's have Not too sure about all TJ's) cause there is also a greater amout of cooling. |
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Post by SPYDER on Jan 19, 2005 13:42:59 GMT -3
with 35's the drums suck....matt get the disc's you will be much much happier. im hoping to get mine done before summer.
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Post by 1BadTJ on Jan 19, 2005 17:19:40 GMT -3
Matt, if you need a place to do your brakes, you can use my garage. That is, if it fits under the darn roof... The only "special" tool you could possibly use is the rear spring tool and lever combo (which I have). Cost me under $10 at AutoZone. Everything else is just common hand tools (besides a floor jack and jackstands, which I also have). WOW! I appreciate the offer. when is good for you? i think i have to do the wheel cylinders too. again back to Todds Motto. Function before Form! |
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Post by J.T.Woody on Jan 19, 2005 17:53:32 GMT -3
WOW! I appreciate the offer. when is good for you? i think i have to do the wheel cylinders too. Check your PEEE MMMMMM's |
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