Front Brake Replacement Parts - Current Recommendations

[jnewell]

I am replacing the front brakes from the brake hose out (hoses, rotors, calipers, pads, etc.). I would appreciate feedback on parts selection.

For hoses, is there a difference in quality between aftermarket (like Crown) and Mopar? My XJ is not lifted so I don't need extended hoses.

For rotors and pads, I'm thinking of Hawk LTS or HPS pads with Quiet Slot rotors.

Calipers - Crown? Mopar? Other?

Your thoughts welcome.

 

[ehall]

Centric Premium rotors and pads with the black magic pads

http://www.shop.blackmagicbrakes.com/Jeep-XJ_c35.htm

Crown brake lines work fine, one of their good parts

 

[Tim_MN]

Crown brake lines work fine, one of their few good parts

Fixed it for you.


Centric Rotors, or the premium one NAPA has, and some top quality brake pads.

Cheap parts are cheap for a reason.

 

[jnewell]

Thanks all. How are the Centric calipers?

 

[lazyxj]

Thanks all. How are the Centric calipers?

I have used Centric rebuilt calipers on all my vehicles for years, with success, along with their premium rotors.

X2 on the Black Magic pads, expensive but absolutely the best I have used.

 

[GAdawgfan54]

I have the black magic brake pads and rotors, with autozone calipers and they work great. I can lock up the 35's on my TJ no problem. Probably going to run them on my Xj also.