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Old 07-28-2009, 10:58 AM
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I've tried to search this with no luck, but I'm sure someone has had this problem as well!
I just got my new 31x10.5 swamper ltb's & idk if its cause of the bigger tire or just bad brakes,
but I can't stop as fast as I sould be! Just wondering if this is a comon problem or if there are any upgrades I can make???
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have you checked your brakes at all?
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Of course check your brakes but bigger tires make your brakes feel like crap. I have 33X12.50X15 and it feels like I'm never going to stop. check out grands have great rear bumper post for details.
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Bigger tires are more moving mass! With a bigger or wider tire its harder to get it spinning and also harder to slow it down...
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The front pads are like brand new but idk about the drums! I'm gonna tear into her this weekend!
Just wondering cause everyone talks about going with 33's or 35's & there is no way I could get those to stop!!!
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Older Jeeps tend to have weak brakes. You might search for Rear Disc Conversions.
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how expensive/hard is rear disc conversion? my breaks feel pretty solid now but im running everything stock, im lifting it soon and going with 31s.
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Originally Posted by 93gc40
Older Jeeps tend to have weak brakes. You might search for Rear Disc Conversions.
wont help that much. the OP needs to do a brake booster/master cylinder swap for moah powa.. especially if you dont have ABS since that means you have the weaksauce single diaphragm booster.
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