TJ disc brake conversion

[goodtimes]

I read that the 4 wheel disks were unique to the rubicon (as far as wranglers were concerned), but I have never looked to verify....but now that I think about it, I do recall seeing disks on the back end of a new grand while I was wandering around the dealer lot waiting on my window to be replaced.

Either way, I'm sure a call (or trip) to the dealer would verify one way or the other. It would suck to find out after you already bought the part.

[igofshn]

Originally posted by goodtimes
Are you sure all the '03's come with rear disks? I thought it was only the rubicons.:confused:

I'm pretty sure but I might be wrong.

[goodtimes]

Are you sure all the '03's come with rear disks? I thought it was only the rubicons.:confused:

[Dukes69]

Very cool Al. How does it stop? Is there a noticable difference in stopping power?

[igofshn]

I just did a disc brake conversion on my TJ.

Parts

2- rotors (resurfaced)
2- calipers
new pads
new E brake shoes
2- dust shields
2- brake lines

Donor vehicle - 1998 Grand Cherokee with Dana 35.

My vehicle - 1998 TJ Sport with Super 35, 4.10's, auto and riding on 35's.

This is a really simple modification. It is all bolt on and the results are excelent. I'm going to get a new proportioning valve from a 2003 Wrangler or a Grand Cherokee because the proportioning valve on my 98 is for drum brakes and the new Jeeps come with discs. I still need to get E brake cables from a Grand Cherokee. That should be this week. This modification will work on Dana 35's and Dana 44's. With the Dana 44 you need to get axle retainer from the dealer ($10 or less).

http://www.stu-offroad.com/brakeconv/bc-1.htm


This is the write up that I used to do my conversion.