JL brakes on a JK

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I installed JL Wrangler break calipers and rotors on my 2016 JKUR. These are the brakes that are on the Rubicon and Gladiators and are substantial bigger than the stock. You will gain 1 inch in rotor size and the new caliper is a two piston design. I am very happy with the installation and performance. If you can change break pads, you can tackle this project.
Here is the part number POWER STOP KCOE7941 to the kit I purchased and this is not a sponsored video. I purchased the kit on Rock Auto.

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@mrtopcat2 Год назад

Really well made video. Good camera and good content & narration as well. Interesting info about the ABS-bleeding. Thanks for that too. I really like this conversion, although admittingly, for my own needs, the current brakes seem to do well enough. But then again, my wife and I have a 2-door and we usually don't load much gear.

@KJsProjects Год назад

Thanks for comment and compliments. It definitely is a worthwhile upgrade when you start running larger tires. Again, I can't stress how much I like it for the parts availability and it was a simple bolt on upgrade.

@tonynevarez3836 5 месяцев назад

Great Video . When i clcik on link it shows 2018-2020. I have a 2016 like u did just wanted to make sure they will still be good for mine. Also if i upgraded to the premium. slotted rotor do u think they would work as well

@KJsProjects 5 месяцев назад

Yes, you want the parts for the 2018 to 2020 Jeep JL. You can definitely add drilled and slotted rotors for better breaking. I didn't use them for cost and I wheel in a lot of mud/water so I didn't want a lot of junk getting between the rotors and pads. That's a whole other debate, but that was my thinking. Thanks for the comment and make sure to subscribe for more Jeep videos!

@tonynevarez3836 5 месяцев назад

@@KJsProjects do u think if i purchased the brake dust shield for jl for jk that would also be inter changable?

@KJsProjects 5 месяцев назад

@tonynevarez3836 I'm not sure, but it would make sense if they are. The Dana 30/44s still use a 3 bolt pattern for the hubs, so that part should line up. If you find out let me know! I'm kind of curious now.

@tonynevarez3836 5 месяцев назад

Well all done only did the the fronts and had new stock calipers and lines for the back. The jl dust cover didnt fit so trimmed stock cover .thanks again for the tips and vidoe 30:52

@KJsProjects 5 месяцев назад

@tonynevarez3836 Glad it worked out well for you!

@brandofamily 2 года назад

Can you be more specific on parts you used please? Did you only do fronts?

@KJsProjects 2 года назад

I linked the kit I used in the description and yes I only did the fronts. So far so good with zero issues and they do stop the Jeep better.

@brandofamily 2 года назад

@@KJsProjects the link took me to a dropdown of rotors only. What am I missing? Thanks.

@KJsProjects 2 года назад

@@brandofamily try this link. www.rockauto.com/en/catalog/jeep,2020,wrangler,3.6l+v6,3444882,brake+&+wheel+hub,caliper%2C+rotor+&+brake+pad+kit,14204

@acegarage4837 11 месяцев назад

Did you paint the calipers ? Or did they come red? I couldn’t find the red ones

@KJsProjects 10 месяцев назад

I painted them. I recommend using a brush over spray as it's more durable and they have special hi temp paint for calipers at the Austin parts store. Plus red paint gives you 5 extra HP or something.

@MichaelCook1981 Год назад

So I bought calipers for a 2020 Rubicon (dual piston) and it doesn’t line up with the bracket holes on my front axle. I have a 2014 JKU Sahara with a Dana 30. I originally bought the Power Stop big brake kit without the calipers. I saw this video and went and picked up 2020 Jeep Wrangler JLU Rubicon front calipers from Advanced Auto. They’re not fitting. What Jeep is the kit you posted for?

@KJsProjects Год назад

I bought the parts off of Rock Auto. Which bracket are you referring to? Are you talking about the bracket the caliper bolts to or the bracket that mounts to the steering knuckle?

@MichaelCook1981 Год назад

@@KJsProjects The calibers I bought don’t bolt to the Knuckle of the Dana 30. I bought 2020 JLU Rubicon Calipers which means it most likely would bolt to a Dana 44 front. It’s kinda a bummer that they don’t fit. I’m just going to pull my calipers and paint them and use the Power Stop JKU big brake kit that I bought. I’ll see how it works, and later if I feel like it needs more stopping power I’ll try to find the right front dual piston calipers.

@KJsProjects Год назад

@@MichaelCook1981 Bummer, but good to know.

@TheJatt27 8 месяцев назад

They bolt up fine. I just installed JLUR Front calipers pads and rotors on my JKU Sahara. D30 and the brackets matched up perfectly. Make sure you have the correct brake code and trip the dust shields as needed

@KJsProjects 8 месяцев назад

@TheJatt27 Thanks for the info. I was kind of surprised by the previous comment, but now I'm wondering if he was given the right caliper (ordered correctly, but got the wrong one).

@gswinlerjr 29 дней назад

NEVER use an impact gun on wheel spacers.

@KJsProjects 29 дней назад

Im not using the impact to set the torque, just to get them on. I always use a torque wrench to get the correct torque. Too many ugga duggas will stretch and break the studs. Never have had any issues the way I do it. YMMV.

@jimgrier7869 6 месяцев назад

What about the abs scanner to auto bleed????

@KJsProjects 6 месяцев назад

I used the J Scan app and an OBD2 bluetooth connector. J Scan has an ABS bleed function in it. I just ran the program, it tells you what to do and which wheels to bleed.

@TrailExpedition Год назад

How has this setup held up for you? Would you still recommend going this route?

@KJsProjects Год назад

I have since upgraded to a JL, but I would still 100% recommend this upgrade. In fact one of my buddies had a locked caliper last night and I told him to do this upgrade as opposed to replacing the stock JK caliper.

@TrailExpedition Год назад

@@KJsProjects I also have a JTRD and the brakes on that thing stop so much better than my JKU and it’s a much heavier vehicle at that. That’s what got me down this rabbit hole.

@KJsProjects Год назад

@TrailExpedition Completely agree. The main reason I went this route is the availability of parts. I can walk into any box auto parts store, tell them I have a 2020 Rubicon and get parts without any problems. Thanks for the comments!

@brucesinclair9628 Год назад

I just ran across this, how are they holding up? Have you considered doing the back as well? I'm amazed that these fit and you only have to trim the deflector... How did you find these idea out? Thanks

@KJsProjects Год назад

I actually traded the Jeep in and upgraded to a JL, but i think i gmhad 20k miles and no issues.. I didn't feel like I needed to do the rears on 35s honestly. If I went to 37s then maybe. I love doing modifications to my vehicles to upgraded them. I read in the forums you can do this and saw one other video on YT, so I tried it myself. If you have a 2012 or newer JK, 100% recommend. Thanks for the comment and subscribe for more videos!

@brucesinclair9628 Год назад

@@KJsProjects Thanks for the info and quick reply!! Looks like I'll have another project for the spring/summer, might even do the master J8 cylinder too...

@taylorcampbell985 Год назад

Can you also use JL sport brakes on jk or is it only the rubicon and JT brakes?

@KJsProjects Год назад

I believe you can, but the sport brakes aren't much bigger than the stock JK brakes. If you have them available, for cheap or free then go for it. If you are buying them, I would spend the extra money to get the Rubicon brakes.

@taylorcampbell985 Год назад

Yeah for 100 bucks the stock JL rotor is 13inchs and dual piston. Way bigger than stock jk for sure. But I’m sure the hd version on the rubicon is slightly different. Hoping the caliper bracket lines up

@taylorcampbell985 Год назад

Just would be doing the fronts the rear looks about the same from stock JL to Stock Jk.

@KJsProjects Год назад

@@taylorcampbell985 That was kind of my thought as well. I also know that your front brakes tend to do more of the braking on vehicles. I didn't feel the need to upgrade the rears while I had my JK.

@taylorcampbell985 Год назад

Same well I got them now so we will see if it works. If so cheap upgrade for a big brake kit up front.

@aland2253 2 года назад

That JL caliper bolted right up to the JK bracket?

@KJsProjects 2 года назад

Yep! I just had to trim the dust shield.

@aland2253 2 года назад

That’s awesome, thanks for answering man. I’ll get this in motion.

@KJsProjects 2 года назад

@@aland2253 Just make sure you have a way to bleed the ABS system and you will be set (2012 or newer JK).

@aland2253 2 года назад

All good, I have a vacuum pump bleeder. Thanks bro!

@aland2253 Год назад

What did you do about your cores? Did rockauto give you anything for the JK parts? I was finally about to start ordering parts and tried to find their customer service. Zero. They don’t have any. Another thing, BOY do they have terrible reviews!! I don’t want to get the wrong parts and be stuck with them. I’m looking at part number KCOE7940A. Just wanted to see what you did. I can eat the core charge at the price they sell it for but I don’t want to eat the whole thing