OEM is definitely ceramic.Look forward to your review of the Semi Metallics. I was thinking about ordering the Powerstop Z23 pad set in the near future, but those are a Ceramic based pad, and like you, not a fan of Ceramics
I guess its what your comfortable with. There is nothing wrong with Ceramic. The main benefit is low dust. But the trade off is low initial bite, and high fade. I brake relatively aggressively, and Ceramics drive me nuts. The fact Semi-metallic is less compressible and has a higher coefficent of friction makes it far more comfortable for me, mainly on when I start braking, with that initial bite. I have three kids I cart around in this thing, and now that I've altered the Jeep significantly with the lift and tires, I'd like all the performance I can get, dust or otherwise."OE Ceramic" says it. Actually surprises me. I always found ceramic to be better but that's my experience.
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The Powerstop Z36 extreme duty brake pads worked wonderfully for me so just FYI. They are for the bigger brakes.I just got the pads, they're clearly too small. I used Monroe's online e-catelog to verify this worked with the Rubicon, which it said it would. I just tried the same e-catelog and input a Sport model, gave me the same part. That is clearly wrong. I called Monroe and they verified their e-catelog is wrong and they don't even make a part for the Rubicon. Nice. I'm returning these stupid things, will start my search again. Extremely irritating.
I think they have sets for the base brakes too (I hope they do). Nice to hear they're working well!The Powerstop Z36 extreme duty brake pads worked wonderfully for me so just FYI. They are for the bigger brakes.
They do, and their product finder/e-catalogue is correct as well.I think they have sets for the base brakes too (I hope they do). Nice to hear they're working well!
Its really irritating when mistakes like this are made. I would prefer to use Bendix Fleet Metallic pads, but even their website lacks description. I'm waiting to hear back whether the metallic pad they have on their website is for the Rubicon.They do, and their product finder/e-catalogue is correct as well.
Mkd-1589-fm are the bendix front brakes? Do you have a four door? If so, do you have the part number for the rear pads? I have a 2018 JL rubicon 4 door hardtopI'm very happy with these pads. Pedal is noticeably firmer, much more initial bite. I did about five 30-40mph to 0 hard stops around my neighborhood, then allowed it too cool off. Drove another 10 miles or so, but thats it. Considering how much better these are before they're even fully beded in, I'm excited to see how they perform in another 100 miles or so.
I'm going to look to do the same for the rears now, but its not a huge priority. For anyone that is interested, the Bendix part # is MKD1589FM. Amazon has them for $39.43 right now, which is more than reasonable. If you have your Jeep listed in your Amazon garage, it will tell you these pads don't fit. Ignore that. I called Bendix already and they confirmed it does work, something I can attest to.
Nice to see this thread revived, would be interested in current updates from @morricus regarding how those pads are holding up and how many miles you can expect them to last. That's the one downer w/ the Sport pkg, the smallish brakes, especially w/ larger & heavier tire/wheel sets. I'd bet the pad improvement would put the base brakes on par w/ the larger brake set w/ stock padsMkd-1589-fm are the bendix front brakes? Do you have a four door? If so, do you have the part number for the rear pads? I have a 2018 JL rubicon 4 door hardtop
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