New Jeep Brakes

[jtp]

I have a 2018 Jeep JL Sport S with 60,000 miles. I plan on taking it to the Jeep dealership to do the job. Is that a good or bad idea? Also should I put on the stock brakes are ask them to put on heavy duty brakes?

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[GATORB8]

You'll get raked over the coals at a dealership for brakes.

If you've ever done any work on any car, you should be able to do a pad/rotor job yourself. It's a good learning opportunity. You won't be opening the hydraulic system, so it's not as scary as it may seem. You can save a little money by getting your rotors turned at O'Reillys Auto Parts. There is a variety of aftermarket and Mopar parts on sites like Rock Auto that will save you compared to the dealer.

If not, I'd locate an inexpensive local mechanic, even better if they'll let you bring your own parts.

Converting to the Rubicon brake set will be significantly more expensive, at a minimum you'll need new calipers and brackets in addition to the Pads/Rotors, and you'll need to do a brake bleed.

If you just want some better braking, a good first step would be to select a decent aftermarket set of Semi-Metallics, note they'll dust more than ceramics.

 

[IdahoJOAT]

I have a 2018 Jeep JL Sport S with 60,000 miles. I plan on taking it to the Jeep dealership to do the job. Is that a good or bad idea? Also should I put on the stock brakes are ask them to put on heavy duty brakes?

Unless you have an Audi or some other fan-dangled car that needs a computer to release the caliper, do them yourself.

Ask here, I'll gladly help by even video calling, YouTube it, anything.

Brakes are EASY. And shops charge SOO much for them to be done. It's ridiculous.

Truly. I'm not the best mechanic. I'm not mechanically inclined. The Army taught me to not be scared, my Scouts taught me to check it out at least.

I've helped multiple people with their brakes and they've then gone on to teach others. It's awesome.

 

[Carolina Jeeper]

Take the leap and start doing your own brakes. Brake jobs are relatively simple with the proper tools and some guidance. Even without the exact tools needed, brakes are not that hard to work on. Just do things on one side at a time and use the opposite side for reference just in case you need it. I've used Thermoquiet pads on previous vehicles and noticed less brake noise and dust. Stopping power was great too. I've had vehicles with raybestos semi metallic pads and shoes decades ago and was equally impressed but with the dust.
Just be careful and always strive for a level work area. Keep a floor jack under the axle (pressure on the axle) with the jack stand on the same end of the axle you are working on. Better to have two supports in case one fails. Yes, I've seen jack stands fail.

 

[mgroeger]

I have a 2018 Jeep JL Sport S with 60,000 miles. I plan on taking it to the Jeep dealership to do the job. Is that a good or bad idea? Also should I put on the stock brakes are ask them to put on heavy duty brakes?

The ONLY thing I would take ANY vehicle (especially the Jeep) to a dealer for would be warranty work. You will get better pricing and better service pretty much ANYWHERE else IMO.

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