I have a 02 Tj with the rear disc brake conversion. It was like that when i bought it a few yrs back. Now the brakes are shot and i have no idea what rotors and pads to ask for. I have it all pulled apart now, but was wondering if anyone could tell me what model or models vehicle disc brakes work on the im tj? I just dont want to sit at the parts store for hrs, matching pads up. Thanks in advance
Rear disc brake conversion
- Thread starter Kenny Belew
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You need rotors and pads from a 2003-2006 Wrangler Rubicon. They came factory with the rear discs, which is what you have swapped onto yours.
If he has a Dana 35 rear it could be rear disc brakes from a Grand Cherokee and they would be from 1998 or earlier. That's what I have on mine.
So you have a Dana 35 axle which could mean you have the Grand Cherokee disc brake system which is a common conversion. I took a label maker and labeled my owners manual with the rear brake info but I doubt many take the time for that simple notation.
Thats a really good idea, i really appreciate the help. Just bought everything. Headed home to put it back together. Thanks again
I hope it's the correct setup, good luck and lets us know how it goes.
My Tera rear disk brake conversion kit used Ford Explorer brakes, it varies by the kit used. You may very well be faced with matching your brake pads up with various brakes at the parts store.
However... @mrblaine is a member here and he is an absolute GURU on brakes. If you post a bunch of pictures of the disk brake setup and the pads after they have been removed, he may be able to offer some guidance for you.
However... @mrblaine is a member here and he is an absolute GURU on brakes. If you post a bunch of pictures of the disk brake setup and the pads after they have been removed, he may be able to offer some guidance for you.
Ha join the club.Blaine? Nope his is busy making me feel like a fool over my brake issue on private messaging on ROF.
He could have about 5 different options for rear discs on the 35.
Jeep TJ stock discs
Tera Disc conversion No Jeep parts involved.
ZJ rear disc conversion.
SSBC which uses a goofy Eldo caliper and a vented rotor
Redrilled Ford 8.8 Backing plate and Explorer parts.
But, if pics of the pads, pad clips, caliper, backing plate with the parking brake shoes exposed and an installed shot are posted, I can get it pretty close.
You just need some proof reading help and smaller thumbs.Blaine? Nope his is busy making me feel like a fool over my brake issue on private messaging on ROF.
Just to clarify a tiny bit, the main factor in determining what disc conversion will easily bolt up is the housing end bolt pattern. The Dana 35 shares the same housing end bolt pattern with the Dana 44 in the TJ, Dana 44's from older Jeeps, Dana 35's found under the YJ, ZJ, and XJ's, some years of the rear axle on the KJ, and the Chrysler 8 1/4 under the XJ. Oddly, Jeep built the Dana 44 under the XJ with it's own housing end bolt pattern that is neither Ford 9" or common Dana 44 but it is closer to the 9" than the 44. You can slot the 8.8 backing plate holes with a file to bolt it up and you have to redrill the 44 to get them to fit the XJ housing.
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