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Old 09-10-2015, 03:56 PM
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Default Brake Pads/Rotors on lifted jku

How many miles you guys getting before pads need changing? I am running 35s with 3 inch lift, 27k miles, brakes feel like they might need some love soon. Thanks
Old 09-10-2015, 06:16 PM
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I have been getting about 30,000 miles out of my rear brakes. They seem to wear out quickly. I had 75,000 miles on the fronts before I changed them. I am also running 35's with a 2.5" lift.
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Originally Posted by Wrangler428
I have been getting about 30,000 miles out of my rear brakes. They seem to wear out quickly. I had 75,000 miles on the fronts before I changed them. I am also running 35's with a 2.5" lift.
Do you have hill start assist on? I heard that can hurt your rear brakes.
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I have seen this thrown out a lot, apparently the traction control system uses mostly the rear brakes to gain control of the vehicle. If you are using the system due to continued spirited driving, it is likely that is the source of the premature wear.
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I got 21k out of my rear pads, 35s 3.5" lift, I couldn't believe it at first. Switched to EBC green stuff, bought prostop rotors but didn't need them, sitting in the garage now.
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Originally Posted by bombout800
Do you have hill start assist on? I heard that can hurt your rear brakes.
I have a 2008 auto and I don't believe I have it.
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As far as the hill assist bullcrap is concerned, which maked me stall more than anything, is there a way to turn that BS off?? Through programmers....etc, on a 2015?
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Planning on going with the front and rear Teraflex Big Brake rotor and bracket upgrades.
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Originally Posted by GoldenRubi
As far as the hill assist bullcrap is concerned, which maked me stall more than anything, is there a way to turn that BS off?? Through programmers....etc, on a 2015?
You can go through the settings and turn off the hill assist. I live in a hilly area, and I find it useful. I haven't stalled it once when engaged on a hill.
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Originally Posted by Smudgeontheglass
I have seen this thrown out a lot, apparently the traction control system uses mostly the rear brakes to gain control of the vehicle. If you are using the system due to continued spirited driving, it is likely that is the source of the premature wear.
Have to agree. Mine goes through rear pads at about every 30k miles. I attribute that to the brake lock differential, the hemi, and my driving style. Off road climbing around (without being locked) would probably wear them too.

I still like the system for winter driving and it is worth the new brake pads.

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