Why do KJ Rotors warp so easily

[TAwesome]

I don't know the full extent of my kj's maintenance history but I do know the brakes. (Pads and rotors) are fairly new. I have heard of others having this issue, but does anybody know why?

 

[ptsb5a]

I don't know the full extent of my kj's maintenance history but I do know the brakes. (Pads and rotors) are fairly new. I have heard of others having this issue, but does anybody know why?

Because they were replaced with el cheapo off shore chinese steel imitators?

Mine have 128K Kms (75ishK miles) and still run true. I will replace them before summer is out. Put a caliper on them the other day and they are near the end of their service life. Not bad though, five years and that many miles. On my second set of pads all around.

 

[TAwesome]

Nice what did you use? (if you remember after 5 years)

 

[ptsb5a]

Still the OEM rotors it came off of the line with. Replaced the pads at all four corners with some Monroe Premium ceramic stuff. I had to choose between OEM pads (organic v-line), crap organic pads (Jasper brand) and the Monroes. I live in the middle of nowhere northern Canada and didn't have much choice.

http://www.monroebrakes.com/products/prod_ceramics.asp

 

[Dave]

I am still running OEM rotors and pads at 47,8xx miles. No problems. Mostly all highway driving.

Reasons for warping with any rotor could be what ptsb said (cheap rotors) or having them turned instead of replacing them. Material is taken off the rotors when they are turned making them thinner and they don't dissepitate heat as well and could warp easier. If you change them don't have them turned and use good quality rotors. (and pads)

Dave

 

[tjkj2002]

The KJ brakes right from the factory are soft rotors and ceramic pads.This combo stops well and is noise free.Start riding the brakes hard and the rotors will warp fast.

Plus those rotors bought at advance auto,autozone,and checkers are made in China which is not the greatest steel in the world.

 

[rockymountain]

I searched a bit and found a good article.

http://www.hendonpub.com/resources/articlearchive/details.aspx?ID=207857

I thought I read before that rotors don't actually warp. Even the way you tighten the lugs can play a factor. I never knew that. Makes sense that only good steel would make a good rotor. Bad steel usually means it is inconsistent, so in turn you would get inconsistent wear on a rotor with bad steel aka china rotors.

 

[Joe W]

Back rotors rusted at 23k with front ones on the way.....I'm not pleased...07 KJ bought new.....Joe

 

[tommudd]

142,000 miles
stock rotors and no warping
I have access to a Brake lathe and sanded/polished them ( did not turn them down they were still true) when I replaced the stock brakes ( fronts at 99,000, rears at 135,000)
Riding the brakes or stopping fast all the time will heat up and warp the rotors, along with turning them down.

 

[hyde]

Rotors were bad twice at only 65k.
City driving messes up the rotors on KJ for some reason, most of you probably ride long distances with minimal break application. The factory brakes were the best, but once someone plays with them, they are nowhere near OEM.

 

[KJedmonton]

I don't know the full extent of my kj's maintenance history but I do know the brakes. (Pads and rotors) are fairly new. I have heard of others having this issue, but does anybody know why?

This is what mine looked like after 140000 KM's. Same issue as U and was not to sure of the maintenance HX, but I am guessing the old owner was ******* the brakes... I only got 2 options from NAPA, "China made stuff, or the real stuff" it was like 2X the price for the "real" stuff but im glad I did...

 

[eradicator006]

Had my rotors replaced 3 times last year. I had taken the Jeep in to the dealer because of vibrations in the steering wheel and also for an intermittent squeak. They replaced all the rotors and all was good for a few weeks. Problems came back. Replaced rotors again. A few weeks later problems came back again. This time they replaced rotors and calipers. All has been good since. Apparently the rotors were warping due to a sticking brake caliper. You'd think the dealer would've checked the calipers first time in...oh well.

 

[67Customs]

I'm the type of driver that isn't very ******* brakes. I've never had any rotor on any of my other vehicles warp However, my KJ's rotors have warped. I've not rode them hard or anything. They are crappy rotors.

Looking forward to getting my NAPA Ultra Premium Rotors and NAPA Ultra Premium Ceramic Pads on.

 

[kj924]

Rotors were bad twice at only 65k.
City driving messes up the rotors on KJ for some reason, most of you probably ride long distances with minimal break application. The factory brakes were the best, but once someone plays with them, they are nowhere near OEM.

X2 My factory brakes were great before I had them replaced, now they feel totally different.

 

[JeepINgeek]

so where is a good place to get rotors and pads if autozone, advance, and other cheap box stores are out?

 

[Awww KJ]

My opinion holds nearly no water; I've only 38k mi. Stock rotors & pads.

 

[ThunderbirdJunkie]

Raybestos Professional Grade rotors and their PG ceramic pads on the KJ here. Shit's cash, but a bit noisy once in a while when going REEEEEAL slow

 

[JeepHigh]

I thought it was just me. I had replaced two sets of rotors before I switched to EBC Rotors and Green Stuff pads. So far so good with no warpage yet and they stop on a dime. Now I just need to replace the wheel hub assembly on the passenger side and she's good to go....

 

[TAwesome]

This is what mine looked like after 140000 KM's. Same issue as U and was not to sure of the maintenance HX, but I am guessing the old owner was ******* the brakes... I only got 2 options from NAPA, "China made stuff, or the real stuff" it was like 2X the price for the "real" stuff but im glad I did...

Anybody got an idea of cost on the good stuff. Pads and rotors. I could call tomorrow but I thought I would ask now. And I have to agree that I think the previous owner was ******* them. It was a housewives grocery getter that I rescued. No offense to women but, I have noticed my wife and most women I have driven with are very ******* brakes.

 

[JeepINgeek]

hires here has Monroe for pads and rotors... whole set for about @230