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Time for first set of brakes

5K views 25 replies 13 participants last post by  SOLIS 
#1 ·
I have 29,700 miles on my original brakes and have a couple of questions.


  1. Do i need to replace rotors with the Brembos everytime I change pads, dealer said yes, but like any dealer he is probably just padding the bill.
  2. Is there a good source for OEM parts?
  3. Am I better going with non-OEM parts?
Not really concerned with dust as I get my truck washed every week. Most concerned with stopping power when I need it as well as so squeaking.


LMK your thoughts.
 
#5 ·
I went in a different direction after reading numerous posts on the subject. For my 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT i purchased the Power Stop Z26 brake pads from Rock Auto. The price is the best I could find at $65 for fronts (1405) and $54 for rears (1053). I think the empirical experiences of all forum members are great advice and allow you to make the final choice as did I.
 
#11 ·
Actually I ordered a set of OEM brakes and rotors from a jeep dealer in FLA and having an indipendant shop install them. It will be about $400 less than the dealer quoted me and hopefully a better job. Can't stand my local dealer herein Chicago, they are constantly trying tomp charge me and do a Shiity job.
 
#22 ·
Hi Everyone,

I have a 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee and my brakes are stock.

I have towed a 2.5 tonne van for about 40,000klm's and the Jeep has a total of 130,000klms and I am still on the original brakes.

At the last service I was told I still have at least 30% of the brake pads left.

Not bad so far.:):D
 
#25 ·
Also Interested in what everyone is using, I have the Hawk Ceramics and R1 drilled and slotted rotors. Looking at replacement. I have a hair over 35K on mine. I haven't really looked at them in depth yet but curious as to if you think I need to replace the rotors as well. Thank you.
 
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