Topic: Brake Pads

[95 Lowbuck]

I just bought some centrics brake pads and I'm not happy.
Did a brake job on the front with new OEM rotors and pads
and did not have good results.
I have read about the booster and master cylinder change
and I'm not interested. Just want to stay stock.
I'm only running 33" tires on a fairly light jeep, so I'm
just looking for a little improvement over stock. (thought thats what I bought)
From posts that I've read, EBC Yellow or Green might be the next option.
Don't care about dust or wear, not a daily driver,
just want something that works.
Any suggestions?

[sharpxmen]

i ordered Bendix TitaniuMetallicII brake pads, they are semi-metallic pads and have a break-in coating, the semi-metallic stop better than ceramic, the latter needs to get up to temp for optimal stopping power. Didn't receive them yet but that's what i read in my research and that was the reason for my choice.

[neale_rs]

I have struggled with finding brake pads that stop LESS well on the rear D44, otherwise I get lockup in the rear.  What I have found is that low cost brake pads brake better and I have to get the more expensive semi-metallic to avoid the lockup.  When I first got the rear D44 it had asbestos pads (here in Mexico) and they stop very well but I doubt you could get some in the US.

[sharpxmen]

I have struggled with finding brake pads that stop LESS well on the rear D44, otherwise I get lockup in the rear.  What I have found is that low cost brake pads brake better and I have to get the more expensive semi-metallic to avoid the lockup.  When I first got the rear D44 it had asbestos pads (here in Mexico) and they stop very well but I doubt you could get some in the US.

you need a different proportioning valve or an adjustable one - the stock valve is meant for brake drums (EDIT: please read drum brakes )

[neale_rs]

you need a different proportioning valve or an adjustable one - the stock valve is meant for brake drums (EDIT: please read drum brakes )

Thanks, I've looked into that but it has worked out well just getting the right pads or rather shoes (my YJ has drum brakes in the D44).

[Jeffy]

I just bought some centrics brake pads and I'm not happy.
Did a brake job on the front with new OEM rotors and pads
and did not have good results.
I have read about the booster and master cylinder change
and I'm not interested. Just want to stay stock.
I'm only running 33" tires on a fairly light jeep, so I'm
just looking for a little improvement over stock. (thought thats what I bought)
From posts that I've read, EBC Yellow or Green might be the next option.
Don't care about dust or wear, not a daily driver,
just want something that works.
Any suggestions?

I'm using Hawk Brake pads.  They make a bit of dust but are a nice improvement over OEM.  I'd rather have good braking then cleaner wheels.

[neale_rs]

Check out this link:  http://www.bestbrakepads.net/  Just look for some with a high friction grade.

[Torch_Ind]

I put new drums on the rear and make sure your rear drums are nice and tight "adjusted up properly" that can make your brake peddle much harder and provide quicker stops.

worn drums can cause poor braking!!

I run 35's and haven't had any problems as long as the parts are in good condition.

[chrisfranklin]

The performance friction, then hawk pads on the front end of a V8 sedan I had seemed to work pretty well. 

The front end on my 4Banger has EBC yellowstuff pads and EBC rotors and it brakes pretty hard.  Steel brake lines, Dot4 Synth. brake fluid and fairly sticky 31 MTs probably help things along, though.  I'd probably run the same setup on 33 MTs.