Brake pads, calipers etc

[NorthernGuy93]

Hey guys. I want to get new brakes. I’m in Canada. Just did all around control arms change. Cv shafts. Shop told me I need new brakes. This is number one thing that needs to be in good working order. I need some advise. I have a 03 Jeep Liberty Limited. Suggestions? Comment below.

 

[jeepop]

Are you doing yourself -- or having the shop doing them?

If you are doing yourself, I picked up a power stop front and back brake pack from Rockauto a couple of years ago and could not be happier about the performance. If your calipers are not hung up not sure why you would need to replace? Just inspect, grease up the sliders and only replace if the piston boot is torn.

You will likely need rear drum parking brake shoes. They are likely toast.

If you are paying for them, yes mechanics want to replace nearly everything. Its not just about profit, if they do not for example replace a caliper then a problem develops, customers are mad, so it is easier to swap it all out -- and its expensive.

Brakes are easy DIY but it helps to have someone who knows what they are doing help you the first time.

 

[Johnny O]

I agree brakes are easy. I have nothing bad to say about the Powerstop brand. Have proven to be reliable and affordable, however I don’t do any heavy towing.

 

[tommudd]

I tow a lot , have 3 different trailers
I use Wagner rotors and disc brake pads , their best line and no issues
The ones on the 03 now have over 85,000 miles and still not half worn down
And I drive hilly , curvy , crooked roads daily (over 90 miles daily )
Not hard just take your time
Early "in my childhood" I did nothing but brakes and alignments for over 7 years and yes we changed everything usually

 

[liron sasson]

I tow a lot , have 3 different trailers
I use Wagner rotors and disc brake pads , their best line and no issues
The ones on the 03 now have over 85,000 miles and still not half worn down
And I drive hilly , curvy , crooked roads daily (over 90 miles daily )
Not hard just take your time
Early "in my childhood" I did nothing but brakes and alignments for over 7 years and yes we changed everything usually

hi tom its

Wagner ThermoQuiet QC856A​

Wagner ThermoQuiet QC981​

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