Bumper works, brakes dont-

[SCW]

Today I found out that my home-build front bumper works fine, and my lousy stock brakes really don't. On the corner of Hwy 201 and 5600 W I bumped into the back of a Liberty after standing on the brakes for what seemed like WAY too long. There ended up being no damage but it moved my brake improvements up a long ways on the priority list. I think a new booster and rear disk will get me by just fine, but I still really want to end up with hydroboost by the end of the winter.

At least my bumper is smaller than MogifiedXJ's. If I had that much mass I'd still be trying to stop, or use it for an anchor and stop on a dime :D

[XJBANKER]

Rear discs are the way to go. The stopping on my Jeep is night and day difference.

[DaveW]

Check you soft lines. They could be swelling so you don't get good pressure. That is one that gets missed.

I'm happy with my rear disc upgrade. Well mostly. I need to get the e-brake work correctly. No park with a stick.
The best part was I got a new axle and LS with it. :D

[SCW]

I'll take a look at the lines, I've already completely flushed the fluid and changed pads/shoes. the adjusters don't work consitantly though, and I hate rolling under it just to adjust the stupid brakes.

What axle do you have? My 8.25 has the LS and I like it a lot.

Ryan, which Transwest quoted you $20/side for the disk parts? If it's the one in North Ogden I'll have to stop by on my way to/from my pheasant hunt this weekend. Won't my wife love that, lol. this hunt is her birthday present.

[DrMoab]

I'll take a look at the lines, I've already completely flushed the fluid and changed pads/shoes. the adjusters don't work consitantly though, and I hate rolling under it just to adjust the stupid brakes.

What axle do you have? My 8.25 has the LS and I like it a lot.

Ryan, which Transwest quoted you $20/side for the disk parts? If it's the one in North Ogden I'll have to stop by on my way to/from my pheasant hunt this weekend. Won't my wife love that, lol. this hunt is her birthday present.
Yeah No.Odgen. Since I gave you the hint you should pull two sets...I will give you the money for the second set. :D

[SCW]

If your serious, I'll pick one up for you. Are you working on your house Friday night? I can get off work a little early and help out but I won't be able to have the nail gun or compressor I was hoping for.

[DrMoab]

If your serious, I'll pick one up for you. Are you working on your house Friday night? I can get off work a little early and help out but I won't be able to have the nail gun or compressor I was hoping for.
I don't know when I will be home on Friday. For that matter I am still not sure I can get the weekend off. :(

[DrMoab]

I don't know when I will be home on Friday. For that matter I am still not sure I can get the weekend off. :(

Oh and yes I was serious

[Geepfreak]

Today I found out that my home-build front bumper works fine, and my lousy stock brakes really don't. On the corner of Hwy 201 and 5600 W I bumped into the back of a Liberty after standing on the brakes for what seemed like WAY too long. There ended up being no damage but it moved my brake improvements up a long ways on the priority list. I think a new booster and rear disk will get me by just fine, but I still really want to end up with hydroboost by the end of the winter.



Welcome to MY world..

[DaveW]

Today I found out that my home-build front bumper works fine, and my lousy stock brakes really don't. On the corner of Hwy 201 and 5600 W I bumped into the back of a Liberty after standing on the brakes for what seemed like WAY too long. There ended up being no damage but it moved my brake improvements up a long ways on the priority list. I think a new booster and rear disk will get me by just fine, but I still really want to end up with hydroboost by the end of the winter.


Welcome to MY world..
Which part...
picking on little libbys or wishing for better brakes????
:)

[DaveW]

Oh and yes I was serious

I guess we will either be work on you roof or watching the Holy Grail on your 60" this weekend......:D




Please get it off, I don't want to have to go watch a band competition in Logan :bawl:
Yes, I think I'd rather be roofing.....

[SCW]

I guess we will either be work on you roof or watching the Holy Grail on your 60" this weekend......:D




Please get it off, I don't want to have to go watch a band competition in Logan :bawl:
Yes, I think I'd rather be roofing.....

Ryan, if your not going to be around I'll try to head up to Transwest on Friday. Otherwise I will do it Saturday sometime.

Any idea what tools I'll need to pull the backing plates? I didn't even get the caliper last time so I have no idea what is under the rotor of the ford disks. I imagine I'll have an axle nut to pull- any idea on size?

[DrMoab]

Ryan, if your not going to be around I'll try to head up to Transwest on Friday. Otherwise I will do it Saturday sometime.

Any idea what tools I'll need to pull the backing plates? I didn't even get the caliper last time so I have no idea what is under the rotor of the ford disks. I imagine I'll have an axle nut to pull- any idea on size?
backing plates should be regular sized bolts and nuts.

[SCW]

backing plates should be regular sized bolts and nuts.

Right- but I should have to pull the axle first, right? I assume it has a C-clip and the diff cover has to be pulled to get it out but I don't really know. I'm a little concerned driving clear up to No. Ogden and not having something I need to get it all pulled off.

[DrMoab]

Right- but I should have to pull the axle first, right? I assume it has a C-clip and the diff cover has to be pulled to get it out but I don't really know. I'm a little concerned driving clear up to No. Ogden and not having something I need to get it all pulled off.
I looked at them. To me it looks like they are a c-clip axle and the backing plates were held on with regular old bolts. I imagine you have to take the cover off...pull the cclips and then the backing plates should just come right off....I think.