Jeep Brake Upgrades - Brake it Down - Four Wheeler Network
We usually don’t even think twice about adding lift kits along with larger tires and wheels to our Jeeps, but bigger and heavier rolling stock can wreak havoc on braking performance. Brake performance only seems to matter most during that split second when traffic quickly slows or stops completely. It’s when both of your feet are mashing the brake pedal and you know you’re going to end up stopping several feet into the vehicle in front of you. Understanding the fundamentals of how your brakes work will help you decide what brake upgrades will work best for you. All Jeep brakes from 1941 to the present are based on a simple hydraulic fluid system. That pressure is delivered through the steel and flexible brake lines down to the calipers (disc brakes) or wheel cylinders (drum brakes), where pistons are forced out of their bores, pushing a friction material (brake pads or shoes) into the... Improving your brake system and decreasing stopping distances can be done by upgrading any or all parts of this system. Many Jeep owners are terrified of cracking into the hydraulic brake system. Any air in the system will cause a spongy pedal and terrible braking issues. However, the hydraulic brake system isn’t all that complicated, and there are many aftermarket bleeder kits available that can quickly and. Source: www.fourwheeler.com
