sandyhicks
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I have always went to larger calipers with more pistons when I used larger tires and wheels on my Harleys. Dobyou upgrade the brakes for the heavier tires?
Big tires and brakes
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CalSgt
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I’ve been happy with the stock brakes on my JLUR, it’s been on 37’s since new.
I thought they were wearing out at about 50k miles and ordered a powerstop rotor and pad kit. Kit was still stock size and reused stock calipers. Turns out the squeak I was hearing wasn’t the brakes but I replaced everything anyway.
I’d guess the pads still had over 30% left and rotors were still straight and smooth.
I thought they were wearing out at about 50k miles and ordered a powerstop rotor and pad kit. Kit was still stock size and reused stock calipers. Turns out the squeak I was hearing wasn’t the brakes but I replaced everything anyway.
I’d guess the pads still had over 30% left and rotors were still straight and smooth.
jeeeep
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only time I changed brake size was on my 2010 JKU, 37s on beadlocks and regularly hauling a loaded 5x8 trailer. I upgraded to the Dynatrac Pro Grip kit, larger rotors, caliper brackets to fit the larger rotors (brackets only) and all else was stock, calipers, booster and braking was great.
The JLU is fine with stock brake components running 37's on beadlocks.
sandyhicks
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Six piston calipers on the 392??
DirtHeadDavis
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The only thing I’ve counted the piston calibers on is my mountain bike. Stock works great and is still the best replacement when they go out.
OverlanderJK
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sandyhicks
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Wasn't thinking , you do upgrade to bigger brakes with Dana 60 and 80 by default.
RESURECTIONJK
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Not sure what you’re driving but if it a JK then folks usually upgrade the booster. Either the J8 or, a booster from a 2017 has a slightly bigger bore and that helps a little. Some people leave it and they don’t mind.
If you’re in a JL/JT the stock brakes are plenty strong for the bigger brakes found on most aftermarket axles.
jesse3638
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Gathering that he's driving a 25 JT from his profile I'd say stock should be sufficient.
I can attest to the Dynatrac progrips working great on my 2012 JKUR. Got me another 20k miles over stock on the rears (changed at 50k vs 30k stock)