Front vs Rear Brake Pads
Whether you’re looking for OEM brake pads or a set of high-performance offroad brake pads, it's important to understand the difference between your front and rear brake pads. Sure, it may seem like they do the same exact thing, but did you know that your front brake pads are responsible for around 80 to 90 percent of your vehicle’s stopping power?For these reasons, front brake pads often wear down faster, so you may need to replace them more frequently if you don't consider upgrading to aftermarket brake pads. In fact, many high-performance offroad brake pads are bigger, offer more stopping power, and are longer-lasting. On the other hand, you can slack a little more on the back end and opt for more affordable replacement options. As long as you have good rotors and calipers back there, you shouldn't have to replace the pads that often.
It's also important to note that some Jeeps have drum-in-hat designs that feature a drum built right into the center of the rotor. This hidden drum is designed specifically for the parking brake, so you need to keep an eye on this configuration as well, especially if you plan on changing the brake pads and rotors.
Benefits of Aftermarket Brake Pads
Upgrading to aftermarket brake pads is always a great idea if you want better stopping power, but also if you want to stop opening your wallet for brake pads every year. Using Hawk Performance brake pads as an example, a brand that specializes in light-truck and SUV (LTS) pads, you'll find pads that are made with a Ferro-Carbon compound that reduces brake dust while improving stopping power and longevity. Therefore, if you need Jeep brake pads that can handle towing your boat down to the ramp for a fishing trip, you'll want nothing but the best.Another benefit of aftermarket brake pads, especially 4x4 brake pads, is that they can handle wet conditions better than your average brake pad. When paired with the right rotors and calipers, offroad brake pads can be the difference between sliding into a ditch and riding off into the sunset.
Whether you need a specific set of Jeep brake pads, or high-performance brake pads for your off-road monster, we have your back. Shop online and our sales techs will help you find the right brake pads, rotors, calipers, and anything else you need for your 4x4.
