I've had the kit on for a while now, so thought I'd post my BBK experience to date. Prior to the BBK, I had BMB's magic pads and Centric rotors on the jeep for a few years. This upgrade stopped my 32's with no complaints at all, but as most jeepers do, I couldn't leave well enough alone, so I bumped to 33's. The BBK was very well thought out, instructions were spot on, and IMO, could be installed by most who have basic skills and tools. I won't get super detailed, cause, well, it's a basic brake job with a few additional steps.
So, this is what you get, minus the Spicer ujoints(mine were toast and needed replacement, so what better time to do it).
The knuckles are pre-drilled to accept either the 15" kit or the 16" kit. I chose the 15" kit so my wheels would clear.
A full set of instructions are included for the install and the pad break in procedure.
Give the rotors a good soap/water cleaning.
Obviously, you need to remove the front shafts. Now would be a good time to put some new ball joints in.
Size comparison of BBK rotor vs. Stock rotor.
New knuckle goodness.
My axle u-joints were tired.
Here's where the real fun begins. The unit bearing diameter needs to be shaved down a wee bit so the rotor hat will fit properly. 5 minutes with an angle grinder and a flap disc and good to go.
Getting closer.
Home stretch!
Next little mod that needs done if you have factory brake hoses. The tap need ground off. No biggie. If you have aftermarket longer braided hoses, you can skip this step.
Don't forget to transfer your old steering stops over to the new knuckles. Yeah, I know, I could have cleaned them up a bit. I was tired!
That's pretty much it jeeples. Follow the pad break in procedure and happy braking.
I'll post up some silly non-scientific videos of a before with BMB pads/Centric rotors and after with the BBK kit broke in. IMO, the increase in braking performance is noticeable enough to warrant the price tag.
So, this is what you get, minus the Spicer ujoints(mine were toast and needed replacement, so what better time to do it).
The knuckles are pre-drilled to accept either the 15" kit or the 16" kit. I chose the 15" kit so my wheels would clear.
A full set of instructions are included for the install and the pad break in procedure.
Give the rotors a good soap/water cleaning.
Obviously, you need to remove the front shafts. Now would be a good time to put some new ball joints in.
Size comparison of BBK rotor vs. Stock rotor.
New knuckle goodness.
My axle u-joints were tired.
Here's where the real fun begins. The unit bearing diameter needs to be shaved down a wee bit so the rotor hat will fit properly. 5 minutes with an angle grinder and a flap disc and good to go.
Getting closer.
Home stretch!
Next little mod that needs done if you have factory brake hoses. The tap need ground off. No biggie. If you have aftermarket longer braided hoses, you can skip this step.
Don't forget to transfer your old steering stops over to the new knuckles. Yeah, I know, I could have cleaned them up a bit. I was tired!
That's pretty much it jeeples. Follow the pad break in procedure and happy braking.
I'll post up some silly non-scientific videos of a before with BMB pads/Centric rotors and after with the BBK kit broke in. IMO, the increase in braking performance is noticeable enough to warrant the price tag.