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Tech Forum => Workshop => Topic started by: scrw on April 03, 2009, 10:37:18 PM

Title: XJ caliper upgrades
Post by: scrw on April 03, 2009, 10:37:18 PM
What are the options?

Going up to 16" rims so will have a bit more clearance....
Title: Re: XJ caliper upgrades
Post by: Jeepthang on April 03, 2009, 11:01:22 PM
http://www.vancopbs.com/ (http://www.vancopbs.com/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;) but expensive!!
Title: Re: XJ caliper upgrades
Post by: scrw on April 03, 2009, 11:03:10 PM
Was thinking more along the line of swapping calipers off a bigger jeep, they cost more than my jeep is worth  :lol:
Title: Re: XJ caliper upgrades
Post by: Bishops Finger on April 03, 2009, 11:11:12 PM
Steve....Have you thought of just using the Jeep and enjoying it instead of dicking around with calipers and wheel sizes..
Title: Re: XJ caliper upgrades
Post by: scrw on April 03, 2009, 11:17:20 PM
I use it & the brakes are shite even with new parts on it
Title: Re: XJ caliper upgrades
Post by: Jeepthang on April 03, 2009, 11:45:57 PM
Go on!!!!  Get those Vancos!!!  You know you want too!!!! :twisted:  :twisted:  :brows:  :brows:
Title: Re: XJ caliper upgrades
Post by: captain cavalier on April 06, 2009, 10:10:49 AM
put ceramic pads on mine new discs refurbed the calipers and adjusted back brakes

Superb now with no fade or dust
Title: Re: XJ caliper upgrades
Post by: scrw on April 06, 2009, 12:35:08 PM
what make are the pads?
Title: Re: XJ caliper upgrades
Post by: captain cavalier on April 07, 2009, 08:47:47 AM
Cannot remember

Got them off this guy with discs and the caliper kits as a deal price for about £120 delivered

bargain

http://stores.shop.ebay.co.uk/jeepchrys ... ramic+pads (http://stores.shop.ebay.co.uk/jeepchryslerparts__W0QQ_sidZ420859636?_nkw=ceramic+pads" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;)
Title: Re: XJ caliper upgrades
Post by: wildwood on April 07, 2009, 09:28:38 AM
http://www.mpbrakes.com/products/search-results.cfm (http://www.mpbrakes.com/products/search-results.cfm" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;)

There you go Master Power Brakes ............ Big monster servo that turned my YJ from a failure at the MOT to a monster stopper that jumps out the rollers....... can't say fairer than that.    Cost $495
Title: Re: XJ caliper upgrades
Post by: The Midnight Ploughboy on April 07, 2009, 06:05:58 PM
I use EBC Greenstuff in my XJ and you do notice the difference in stopping power (especially with a ton of spuds in the back :shock:). Everything else on the brakes is stock, though I might go for grooved discs when the current set wear out.

Look here: http://www.ebcbrakesdirect.com (http://www.ebcbrakesdirect.com" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;) They're listed under Chrysler (USA)

TMP