I see that there are a couple companies that offer big brake kits for the 300c and such. Are there any companies that have made one for the jeep yet?

Derek

SRT8 JEEPS HAVE BREMBOS.....THESE ARE A BIG BRAKE UPGRADE!! DUH!! buy a ford escort and put a BB kit on that

Ok, now will someone with knowledge chime in on this thread.

i think what he was trying to say was that the SRT8 already comes equipped with 360mm front and 350mm rear Brembos which are already MASSIVE by most people's standards

of course, if you've got enough money anything's possible i'm sure you could get a kit with 15" rotors, depending on if they'd clear the inside of the 20" rims (i would go measure for you but i down own an SRT8 yet). however, i believe the bolt pattern on the Jeep is different from the LX cars (Charger, 300C, Magnum)

SRT8 JEEPS HAVE BREMBOS.....THESE ARE A BIG BRAKE UPGRADE!! DUH!! buy a ford escort and put a BB kit on that

More evidence that the "Computers for Tards" program isn't working.


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I see that there are a couple companies that offer big brake kits for the 300c and such. Are there any companies that have made one for the jeep yet?

Derek

Not flaming here but why do you think it needs more brakes??? Big(ger) brakes don't usually result in much better stopping distances, just longer time before they fade when really being used. Good for racing but probably no real difference on the street. Just wondering here???

I am asking because I have owned two previous jeeps and I am aware of the ever present brake problems that DC has with its vehicles. We are already seeing problems with scoring on the stock Brembo's and even though they say "brembo" on them, you know darn well that they are not a top quality brake system. It is more of a marketing ploy than giving the vehicle true performance.

I have no brake issues with mine and the stopping distances are incredible for a 4700lb vehicle. I haven't tested fade at a road course yet. I think the calipers are probably good and a rotor and pad upgrade would get you where you want to go.

I beleive SSBC makes a kit that will drop right into our setup. I don't recall where I've seen that or read it, but for some reason I think they do make a

I am asking because I have owned two previous jeeps and I am aware of the ever present brake problems that DC has with its vehicles. We are already seeing problems with scoring on the stock Brembo's and even though they say "brembo" on them, you know darn well that they are not a top quality brake system. It is more of a marketing ploy than giving the vehicle true performance.


I did emergency braking at 170.88mph down to 44 mph on the autobahn and the stock brembos did very fine.

Imho there is no need for a big brake kit.

Derek,

2 quick questions: Since you are depoyed to Iraq at the moment, you haven't driven your SRT8 yet have you? If that is the case, you should be pleasantly surprised when you do drive it. The brakes are outstanding for a brick like this. Fortunately, Brembo doesn't make a "Wal Mart" version of it's brake system for DCX. IF you drive it and still need additional Whoa power, then I'm sure the aftermarket will satisfy your needs -- for a price....

Where are you deployed from, if you don't mind me asking? One team, one fight Dude!

MJ

It is true that I am in Iraq and have never driven the SRT8 jeep yet. I am excited if DC really has taken care of the issues of braking with the Brembo set up. I just have seen alot of threads about people having problems with scoring and now that there already is a TSB out for the LX platform SRT's, I was just looking into alternatives and possibly avoid the headaches of bad brakes.

Derek

It is true that I am in Iraq and have never driven the SRT8 jeep yet. I am excited if DC really has taken care of the issues of braking with the Brembo set up. I just have seen alot of threads about people having problems with scoring and now that there already is a TSB out for the LX platform SRT's, I was just looking into alternatives and possibly avoid the headaches of bad brakes.

Derek
I can't recall ever seeing a single post about someone having issues with the rotors on the Jeep SRT. Issues with the LX models developed early on, well ahead of the introduction of the Jeep (which uses different rotors btw). Owners of new LX models were having scoring issues as early as a few hundred miles. A service bulletin, for LX models only, was issued in early August which introduced a new slotted rotor. LX models have also had problems with the pads squealing. But so far it looks like the Jeep is doing well brake-wise, no scoring or warpage after 10 months out.

What base are you deployed from? Stateside or OCONUS?

Thanks for the info. I want to clear up that I a not saying that the stock Brembos are bad, but that I have had prior experiences with DC and brake problems. All I can do is wait until I get the jeep and see what happens.

If you really must know BahnBlastR, I am currently at a base in southern Iraq. I am not over here with the military, but rather for the military. I served 7 years in the Army Reserve and decided to come over as a civlian to support the military in what we are doing. I answered the call to come fight in 2003 but was never given the opportunity to come over. Instead my unit sat at Ft. Lewis Wa. for 5 months and then came home.

Derek

Roger that Derek, wasn't trying to pry into your business, just curious. We have several folks deployed from the location that I am currently working at and thought you may have been one of them as I know at least two other SRT8's were ordered from here.
Keep your head down! You will love this freakin' Jeep.

I can't recall ever seeing a single post about someone having issues with the rotors on the Jeep SRT. Issues with the LX models developed early on, well ahead of the introduction of the Jeep (which uses different rotors btw). Owners of new LX models were having scoring issues as early as a few hundred miles. A service bulletin, for LX models only, was issued in early August which introduced a new slotted rotor. LX models have also had problems with the pads squealing. But so far it looks like the Jeep is doing well brake-wise, no scoring or warpage after 10 months out.

Ditto on that. I love my Brembo's, I am going to upgrade my other vehicles when I get a chance. Once you drive with a Good Brake System (i.e. Brembo, Baer, Wilwood) it's hard to drive anything with lesser quality. When I drive my Aviator I almost rear end people all the time, the brakes are garbage for a $50k car. I am on my 4th pair with only 60k miles. I don't think Brembo would allow DCX to put their name on the Calipers and somehow give us a lack luster brake system. It's just like how the stock exhaust was made by Corsa, they didn't make it crappy just because it was on a production vehicle. Do you think they want to damage their name and reputation. No. JMHO

Just because you have had problems with earliar DCX vehicles doesnt mean you will have problems with this one.....2 questions Have you even had an SRT vehicle from DCX...And have you ever had a DCX vehicle with brembos....My guess probably not. The brembos are not a marketing ploy, they are truly brembos and massive at that. They stop this vehicle in a way that is not neccessary to upgrade. The reason the rotors are getting grooved is because the brakes are so aggressive. Not because the brakes are junk. But hey if you wanna spend a couple grand...have at it....but the difference wont be enough to compensate the cost unless your racing at Daytona in February.

I have 12,500 miles and my rotors look like a slot car race track. They are totally scorched and scored. The dealer tells me this is normal........I dont think so!

I have 12,500 miles and my rotors look like a slot car race track. They are totally scorched and scored. The dealer tells me this is normal........I dont think so!

I'd say not normal if they are really that bad....not on this platform...Ive got over 20,000 on mine, 12,000 towing about 2500+ pounds. No scoring at all. Well maybe a teeny bit, but you have to get the rotor right in your face to see it. Nothing you can feel. I'd ask him to show you where in the book it says the Jeep was designed to do this, or that it is to be expected at this mileage. Anybody else want to chime in with their experience?

I'd say not normal if they are really that bad....not on this platform...Ive got over 20,000 on mine, 12,000 towing about 2500+ pounds. No scoring at all. Well maybe a teeny bit, but you have to get the rotor right in your face to see it. Nothing you can feel. I'd ask him to show you where in the book it says the Jeep was designed to do this, or that it is to be expected at this mileage. Anybody else want to chime in with their experience?

My dealer told me that's normal because of the hard metal brake shoes.