Calipers and Pads dilemma

[Ahoragi]

I'm about to do the full brake line replacement project and decided to add all the brake components to the list since I passed 100k last fall (it sat all winter). I got the three rubber hoses, wheel cylinders, drums, shoes, hardware, and rotors on the way but I still need calipers and pads.

I told myself I'd get BMB pads this time around but I'm having seconds thoughts mostly with justifying the price and product to my needs. Do I really need that much stopping power when my stock brakes are more than enough for my 31's and light jeep? Is it overkill and overspending? Usually that's a good thing but when you got two 1999 vehicles that require frequent maintenance then it's hard to justify the upgrade due to split-budgeting.

If not BMB pads, then what's a cheaper alternative that you would go with?

I've always used Hawk pads on my Cherokee and first TJ and they were great but open to other options now.

I need calipers too and in the process of researching what's junk and what's not. Any suggestions welcome.

 

[Mike_H]

I put a set of powerstop pads and rotors on a couple weeks ago. They work pretty well. Can lock the tires up on dry pavement, and they are not too terribly priced.

Powerstop KC2152-36. Comes with rotors, pads, and rebuilt calipers.

 

[PStov98TJ]

I've heard a lot of people using the EBC Yellow brakes pads. I've never used them so I can't comment on quality, longevity, performance, etc. But the reviews I've seen is that people are pretty happy with them.

 

[Chris]

I'm not sure how much Blaine will give you in terms of a discount, but I know if you ask him, he'll give you something off. You just have to ask!

 

[RaymondT]

On a budget, here's what I recommend. Go to AC Delco

http://parts-catalog.acdelco.com/catalog/catalog_search.php

Identify the stuff you need, go to Amazon.com and see what you can find there. Just cut and paste the part numbers. Don't forget to add ?tag-wranglerorg-20 to the end of each part url and hit refresh (to support this website). I highly recommend the ceramic coated rotors. The coating has nothing to do with braking as it wears off where the pads touch almost immediately but it helps to limit rusting on all the rest of the surfaces.