ROTORS -- steering wheel now shimmies

[eko]

WHAT amount of steering wheel "shimmy" decides whether to replace or "machine" rotors? --- rotors were machined at 50k miles & now it's 67k. Tires were just rotated & Jeep "dealer" did NOT advise brake work!

AND, if it's time to "replace"--what do you think is the best BRAND/ type rotor for an '02 KJ sport w/ mostly Highway /pavement driving & occasional sand & rock off-road use? ---

What shop? ---- other than Jeep "dealer"?

thanx

 

[JeepJeepster]

I have zero shimmy when I brake, so I would say any at all is to much for me.

Everyone says Napa has good rotors, but I may go with brembos from tirerack.com.

I would put them on myself, its not a hard job other than the fact that they are usually rusted on. Some PB plaster usually makes quick work of that for me though. And a rubber mallet.

 

[phxtoad]

Rotors

The stock rotors aren't that good. I had them turned a few times before I figured it was time.

The late great 'LilRedLibby' recommended the Napa 'Upgraded' OEM replacements with their 'Upgraded' OEM pads. I had them installed by a the tire shop I've used in the past - a world of difference!

TL
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[dnm45227]

very inexpensive and do it yourself fix. grab a beer or two, tear into it, them a beer or four after.

 

[eko]

I have zero shimmy when I brake, so I would say any at all is to much for me.

Everyone says Napa has good rotors, but I may go with brembos from tirerack.com.

I would put them on myself, its not a hard job other than the fact that they are usually rusted on. Some PB plaster usually makes quick work of that for me though. And a rubber mallet.

thanx! --- either brembos or napa will be installed "ASAP"

 

[eko]

The stock rotors aren't that good. I had them turned a few times before I figured it was time.

The late great 'LilRedLibby' recommended the Napa 'Upgraded' OEM replacements with their 'Upgraded' OEM pads. I had them installed by a the tire shop I've used in the past - a world of difference!

TL

thanx --- will do!

 

[eko]

very inexpensive and do it yourself fix. grab a beer or two, tear into it, them a beer or four after.

Hi --- thanx --- however, brake work is not a DIY for me!

 

[Bashgod]

Its pretty easy, you might be surprised.

 

[JeepJeepster]

its really not worth the price they charge you. Its literally two bolts to get the calipers off(13mm??) and two to get the bracket that holds the calipers which lets you take the rotor off(21mm??). The only problem you may run into is a rusted on rotor, and like I said, PB blaster and a rubber mallet always brings them off for me.

 

[dnm45227]

Hi --- thanx --- however, brake work is not a DIY for me!

if you can take a tire off and remove a couple of bolts you can do it. if you are that nervous jack the front end up, take both tire off and use one as a template to put the other back together (but you won't need to).

 

[reload40s]

I have been doing my own brakes on cars and trucks for a long time. The first time it feels a little odd but it really is a "remove and replace" kind of operation. Each vehicle is a little different but the overall layout is the same for most brakes.
I like the whole rear disc setup especially, now I don't have to fight all of those stupid springs that were all over the drum brakes.

Brakes, so easy a caveman could do it!

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[Bashgod]

^^^ I shouldnt laugh at that but i did.

 

[reload40s]

So I guess you've never replaced the emergency brake shoes....?

Only when I am servicing the muffler bearings and topping off the turn signal fluid....