HD Brakes or no

[Sharkster]

Hi guys... I'm looking to do brakes and rotors on my girlfriend's 2020 Wrangler Unlimited Sahara. How do I tell if it has heavy duty brakes on the front? Everywhere I look for front pads asks this question. I appreciate any and all help.

Thanks guys!

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[chevymitchell]

Hi guys... I'm looking to do brakes and rotors on my girlfriend's 2020 Wrangler Unlimited Sahara. How do I tell if it has heavy duty brakes on the front? Everywhere I look for front pads asks this question. I appreciate any and all help.

Thanks guys!

The Sahara and Rubicon, both, have the Big Brake Kit on them from the factory.

You can also look up your build sheet if you wanted to go that far and it would tell you, as well.

 

[Cutterone]

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The Sahara and Rubicon, both, have the Big Brake Kit on them from the factory.

You can also look up your build sheet if you wanted to go that far and it would tell you, as well.

I also assume my '25 Willys has the HD brakes since it has the 33's and wide D44s yeah?

 

[chevymitchell]

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I also assume my '25 Willys has the HD brakes since it has the 33's and wide D44s yeah?

Hmm... that's a good question. I don't know about the Willy's. I know if you get the XR package, you get big brakes, but the Willy's and wide axles... not sure.

You'd have to check your build sheet.

 

[Sharkster]

The Sahara and Rubicon, both, have the Big Brake Kit on them from the factory.

You can also look up your build sheet if you wanted to go that far and it would tell you, as well.

Thanks chevy...can I get away with cracking the bleeder to push the pistons back so I don't mess up the abs? I don't need a trip to the dealer

 

[chevymitchell]

Thanks chevy...can I get away with cracking the bleeder to push the pistons back so I don't mess up the abs? I don't need a trip to the dealer

You won't mess up the ABS pushing the pistons back. I wouldn't crack the bleeders without pressure pushing fluid out. You'll just introduce air.

You can service the calipers by just pushing the piston back like normal.

 

[Sharkster]

You won't mess up the ABS pushing the pistons back. I wouldn't crack the bleeders without pressure pushing fluid out. You'll just introduce air.

You can service the calipers by just pushing the piston back like normal.

You're a lifesaver chevy! Many thanks!

 

[Aonarch]

You'll want to bleed the brakes though.

 

[chevymitchell]

You'll want to bleed the brakes though.

You don’t need to bleed brakes for changing pads.

Just open the fluid reservoir and push the pistons back. Change pads. Put cap back on.

 

[Aonarch]

You don’t need to bleed brakes for changing pads.

Just open the fluid reservoir and push the pistons back. Change pads. Put cap back on.

If they are doing pads and rotors you should though.

Brake fluid is hygroscopic and should be changed every 3 years or so.

 

[chevymitchell]

If they are doing pads and rotors you should though.

Brake fluid is hygroscopic and should be changed every 3 years or so.

You’re talking about flushing then. Sure, that makes sense. You’ll need a scan tool capable of running the ABS pump for the procedure. Flush or bleed.

If he’s just swapping out pads, this isn’t a necessary or required step.

 

[Aonarch]

You’re talking about flushing then. Sure, that makes sense. You’ll need a scan tool capable of running the ABS pump for the procedure. Flush or bleed.

If he’s just swapping out pads, this isn’t a necessary or required step.

A simple bleed will do good enough of a job.

 

[zouch]

Willys' came with what was advertised as a Big Brake Kit (at least sometimes), even when they had the Narrow 'Euro' axles.
my '21 did.

The Sahara and Rubicon, both, have the Big Brake Kit on them from the factory.

You can also look up your build sheet if you wanted to go that far and it would tell you, as well.

 

[Scooter2]

I hesitate to ask.. when flushing the brake fluid and ABS, I assume I also need to flush the cluch slave cylinder?

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