Brake pads make a difference?

[JINO]

Will hawk brake pads make any difference in stopping power?
I have 37" tires and rented a stock wrangler and when I got back in my jeep, I noticed a massive difference in stopping power.
I know I'll need a big brake kit down the road, but ordered hawk pads for the moment.

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[Beachcomber72]

Will hawk brake pads make any difference in stopping power?
I have 37" tires and rented a stock wrangler and when I got back in my jeep, I noticed a massive difference in stopping power.
I know I'll need a big brake kit down the road, but ordered hawk pads for the moment.

Get the Powerstop truck and tow Z36 pads and rotors and don’t look back. Cheap and they function well.

 

[JINO]

Get the Powerstop truck and tow Z36 pads and rotors and don’t look back. Cheap and they function well.

I had powerstop on my previous jeep and was underwhelmed. It performed the same as stock brakes. I felt like I wasted a lot of money.

 

[Vanburi]

Teraflex kit is said to be best, search forum for supporters.

 

[Beachcomber72]

I had powerstop on my previous jeep and was underwhelmed. It performed the same as stock brakes. I felt like I wasted a lot of money.

Did you specifically have the Z36 truck and tow pads and slotted/drilled rotors? Mine on multiple wranglers for years have always stopped on a dime.

 

[JINO]

Did you specifically have the Z36 truck and tow pads and slotted/drilled rotors? Mine on multiple wranglers for years have always stopped on a dime.

Yeah they were slotted and drilled. Unfortunately I didn't do a lot of research on them, lot of jeepers said they're not worth the money, and that I should of spent extra for a larger kit.
That's my plan for this jeep, when budget is available.

 

[Beachcomber72]

Yeah they were slotted and drilled. Unfortunately I didn't do a lot of research on them, lot of jeepers said they're not worth the money, and that I should of spent extra for a larger kit.
That's my plan for this jeep, when budget is available.

Well hopefully you get a good kit of some sort that works for you.

 

[MatthewAMEL]

Did you specifically have the Z36 truck and tow pads and slotted/drilled rotors? Mine on multiple wranglers for years have always stopped on a dime.

Drilled steel rotors are always a bad idea. Cracks develop and spread at the holes. Slotted is good. Drilled is bad. It's a 'dress up' for street vehicles.

 

[roaniecowpony]

Will hawk brake pads make any difference in stopping power?
I have 37" tires and rented a stock wrangler and when I got back in my jeep, I noticed a massive difference in stopping power.
I know I'll need a big brake kit down the road, but ordered hawk pads for the moment.

EBC Yellow Stuff will provide more stopping power. Those LTS pads are a milder pad.

 

[JINO]

EBC Yellow Stuff will provide more stopping power. Those LTS pads are a milder pad.

Ah too late to return them.

 

[Valpo Jeep]

Drilled / slotted rotors are a bling factor more than anything anymore. They used to be beneficial to help the brake gasses (for lack of a better term) escape the pad while braking. New pad technology makes them much less beneficial. Under a heavy braking scenario vehicle they can crack / break through the drilled holes. The rotor is a heat sink to help with braking and drilling holes remove heat sink material.

There are several cars that offer stock drilled and slotted but it’s more look than function.

Back on brake material. Getting the right pad is very important. Powerstop, EBC, WILWOOD, Brembo; etc. all offer different pad material based on the scenario to use them. Too many choices to list out but do a little research for your application to get some ideas. Someone mentioned being underwhelmed by Powerstop, they probably had the wrong pad material. I think I had the Z16 in the past and they were fair at best when cold but better than stock once warmed up.

You will probably want to consider new brake fluid and possibly some stainless lines to help with caliper clamping power.

 

[CarbonSteel]

I had powerstop on my previous jeep and was underwhelmed. It performed the same as stock brakes. I felt like I wasted a lot of money.

PowerStop anything on a Jeep = complete garbage and an absolute waste of money. I had a set of Z36 pads and rotors for less than 1K miles and pulled them off. They made ZERO difference in stopping power.

If you want a real improvement, then buy Teraflex Delta brakes and never look back. 16 pistons versus 6...

 

[Willys41]

PowerStop Z36 will help on a stock jeep like my wife's Rubicon
I have Teraflex Delta brake on my highly modified Willys with 37s and about 1200lbs extra wight
The Teraflex rotor are big and heavy and the 4 piston calipers use Toyota Tundra pads and incorporate anti knock back springs behind each piston giving you that superior brake pedal
If you want to do it one and forget it go with the Teraflex Delta brake
Because they use Toyota Tundra pads you also have the option of 100s different compounds and pad manufactures unlike most other Wrangler brake kits

 

[JeepinPete]

I cannot speak to the LTS pads on a Jeep, but I have used them on my '93 Land Cruiser. They make a significant different on that truck vs OEM. I can just lock up the tires with the LTS pads, not happening with OEM pads. That is stopping 38's with smaller brakes than the Jeep. When the time comes they will be on my Jeep.

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[limeade]

I've used both the Z36 Powerstop rotors and pads and the Hawk LTS pads. The Z36 pads were a very mild upgrade from stock. The Hawk LTS pads are better. EBC pads should be even better than the LTS, but I haven't used them on the JL platform.

I'm currently using the LTS pads. Yes, a big brake kit would be the ultimate brake upgrade, but at a big cost. Hopefully you like the LTS pads. Just ensure you do the proper brake bedding procedure.

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