Hi guys,
MIne is a XJ classik 2000 4.0 with 4" lift. My tires are 32 and brakes are still stock what makes the Jeep hard to stop. I don't want to spend lots of money but I really need to improve them. What should I buy or replace?
Thanks for your advise. Mike
With my XJ, I have noticed how the braking power has decreased as the tire sizes have increased over the years.
When you upgraded the tires on your XJ, you went to tires 4" taller and almost 50% heavier than stock. It takes a lot more brake to stop it now.
If you stay with the stock brakes, all you can do it to optimized what you have. Think premium rotors and aggressive pads.
Make sure the back brakes are still operational and adjusting properly.
There are no 'cheap' upgrades.
Your 2000 XJ already has the better dual-diaphragm master cylinder/booster.
Better brake hoses produce minor improvements unless you have bad, old hoses.
ZJ rear brakes can be installed but they do not make a huge difference since the front brakes do most of the braking.
Front brake upgrades are limited (for most of us) to WJ brakes and hubs or an after-market upgrade such as Vanco.
Either way, it’s a lot of work and money. You might consider downsizing the tires to 30"s or 31"s if the lack of brakes still bothers you.
Now you have better understanding why Jeep stands for "just empty every pocket' Good