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Teves calipers to Akebono calipers

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#1 ·
Has anyone changed from Teves calipers to Akebono calipers? I want to change mind but other than buying diferent calipers is there any modification i have to make?
 
#4 · (Edited)
I did the upgrade to Akebono calipers on my 2000 Laredo.

You have to change the caliper brackets too, not just the calipers. Get the Moper upgrade kit and the brackets come with it. The rotors are the same, so just buy whatever is your favorite aftermarket rotor.

I don't remember where I got mine, it was years ago and I don't even have that Jeep anymore.

I think Justforjeeps.com has a kit, but it is kind of expensive, maybe try Kolak or one of the online Mopar parts dealers.
 
#8 ·
Just got the upgrade fitted myself and they went on with no problems.

I got the factory upgrade kit which came with new pads but got the Mopar rotors too since they were to cheap to resist from the supplier.

Also got new callipers on the back, so hopefully my brake woes will be behind me.
 
#10 ·
Hector, I'd say get the kit from JFJ. You'll not better that price - unless you buy used, which could be a gamble.

The kit from JFJ will come with the new pads and bolts so you'll be all set. If your existing rotors are good then you won't need anything else.
 
#17 ·
There isn't an upgrade kit for the rear Hector. From 99-04 they are all the same.

I just bought two new callipers for the rear as I had a minor sticking issue with one of them too and I wanted all four changed out to new ones - OCD. :lol:

If you have any problems with yours I'm sure JFJ will be able to supply them if you e-mail - but if you don't I wouldn't change them as they won't be any different to you current ones. Well...except being super clean and silver. :D
 
#18 ·
My rear passanger did stick once and a few times it was burning up and i also had that ugly brake smell... i recenty had my brakes check and was told everything was good. I'm thinking of upgrading before the calipers mess up my rotors do want to be buying rotors every yr or two. Thanks Marty
 
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