[mattyp1214]

Is it that all TJ's are terrible at braking? It seems like I can't get my wheels to lock up if I tried. I have to begin stopping twice as far as my subaru and I have to apply what seems like a ton of pressure on the petal.
Recently went and picked it up in Tucson and my father said his buddy who is a mechanic just put new brakes on it so maybe they just need to be taken in and adjusted?
Any ideas?

[john NC]

it's probably because you run a 33

mine takes a while to stop too, and i can definitely tell the system wasn't designed for tires bigger than 30s

when i have the money i'm going to upgrade to some ebc yellow stuff pads and centric premium rotors

http://www.jeepforum.com/forum/f9/ebc-yellow-stuff-brake-pads-centric-prem-rotors-599703/?highlight=yellowstuff

i would love the vanco system but it's a little out of my price range right now

[mattyp1214]

I guess it could be the tires, but I used to have a full size blazer with 35's and don't remember it being that bad. Then again I was probably just used to it. I guess I just have to upgrade them eventually.

[BLK2000TJ]

http://www.vancopbs.com/

[Luckyduck]

yes the brakes are terrible. the full size blazer had better brakes in it then the TJ.

[TheBoogieman]

Why would you want to lock up your brakes?(skid)

[flatlander757]

I noticed you have an automatic. The trans is constantly trying to turn the wheels against the brakes so that is a huge amount of why it is so much worse for you.

My Jeep can stop 33s alright, they're a bit touchy in the rain but otherwise are acceptable.

Vanco is the best option if you want it to stop stupid-fast.

[Ron Burgundy]

I have a factory set-up. 30"s (sahara). I was running too much air in my tires. I lowered a bit and my Jeep actually stops now, instead of lock n' slide. The paint on the roads was the worst, major sliding on painted markings, especially when damp. Jeeps are light especially the rears. And the drum brakes in the rear don't help, right?

[mrblaine]

Originally Posted by Theboogieman

Why would you want to lock up your brakes?(skid)

You don't, but if you can't, then how much braking performance are you leaving on the table?

Are you 1% away, 10% away, or even more from being able to lock them up?

Perfect braking is being able to maintain threshhold during a braking event. That is the fine line between rolling and skidding. If you can't get there, then you need to be able to.

[mrblaine]

Originally Posted by flatlander757

I noticed you have an automatic. The trans is constantly trying to turn the wheels against the brakes so that is a huge amount of why it is so much worse for you.

Really? Why then, when my Jeep is on flat ground and in gear with the foot off the brake, does it not move?

The trans only does what the motor tells it to.

[KodiakBuzz]

uh did your cousin check to see if the brakes needed to be replaced? or did he replace brand new ones with brand new ones?

you guys think fatter or wider brakes will help?

[mrblaine]

Originally Posted by KodiakBuzz

you guys think fatter or wider brakes will help?

What did you just say?

[CanadianCon]

33's should not be giving you a problem, i run 37's on stock brakes and i can lock them up no problem.

[mrblaine]

Originally Posted by CanadianCon

33's should not be giving you a problem, i run 37's on stock brakes and i can lock them up no problem.

Go away, you have no pertinent information for this thread.

[GOLENJEEPTJ]

Originally Posted by CanadianCon

33's should not be giving you a problem, i run 37's on stock brakes and i can lock them up no problem.

In your dreams!! (on a snow covered highway maybe)