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Old July 28th 07, 09:58 PM posted to rec.autos.4x4
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Default Help with Jeep Cherokee (XJ) Brake Upgrade

On Sat, 28 Jul 2007 08:43:19 -0400, Mike Romain >
wrote:

>I personally always buy the cheaper version of the brake pads as long as
>the pads are riveted to the backing plates.
>
>These are usually the softer materials which do 3 things for me, 1st
>they grab really good because of all the friction, 2nd they don't
>normally damage the rotors like really hard ceramic or other type pads
>do so 3rd they save me money in the long run.


WOW, we share a common belief as I too believe softer pads that are
easier on rotors even if you have to changed them a bit more. I never
cared for hard pad and usually take them off a new vehicle shortly
after I buy it. I made the mistake of not doing it to wifes Cherokee
whyen it was new and over 2 years ago I had to replace front pads and
rotors as though the pads were not even worn down to wear sensors they
had destroyed the rotors like it had been metal to metal for weeks.
Since I replaced rotors and used softer pads the brakes have been
flawless for last few years.
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