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Wrong Rotors? - SOLVED- Break Pads and Rotors for 1988 Jeep Comanche RWD


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I have purchased Crown J3251156 Front Brake Rotors to replace my warn out ones. I could not get the old calipers off so I took it to a trusted break shop. They told me that these were the wrong rotors. Embarrassed I looked it up and it said it was designed to fit for MJ. Wanted to get everyone's opinion. 

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Here are pictures of the rotors and the replacements I ordered thinking the first were incorrect. 
 

they told me my car needed totally different rotors and that my pads needed clips. I mentioned that all the pads I looked up for my year didn’t have them. They laughed and told me the parts don’t fit. I figured I wouldn’t argue with someone older than me who works on cars for a living. Although when I look it up it says it fits Renix  MJ 

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Just now, Torq_Shep said:

 I would ask him to show you the removed rotor next to the new rotor... 

This. Also, it is possible that the front axle has been swapped......these trucks do get modified quite a bit.

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Those are 4WD rotors. 2WD front axles have "captive" front rotors which the wheel bearings fit into. You'll need to specifically order rotors for a 2WD truck. The "clips" the mechanic refers to can be called several things, but "anti rattle clips" or "pad support springs" are probably the most common.

 

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45 minutes ago, Minuit said:

Those are 4WD rotors. 2WD front axles have "captive" front rotors which the wheel bearings fit into. You'll need to specifically order rotors for a 2WD truck. The "clips" the mechanic refers to can be called several things, but "anti rattle clips" or "pad support springs" are probably the most common.

 

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Wow those look like exactly what I need!  Thank you so much ! This is what I get for ordering through autozone! 

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53 minutes ago, jdog said:

Is there a reason your getting a caliper service kit? I would look into bearings

I just figured mine are probably old also. Should I avoid it? I will defiantly add the wheel bearings. 

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want to do it myself, but I figure with its age/ my in experience Id take it in to be looked over. 

 

 

thank you for the help !

 

 

@jdog

Here is my list so far. I was going to go with the Bendix but it won't get here in time. 

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Only reason I ask about who's doing it, unless it's a older shop, most new shops or quick brake places will just recommend caliper replacement rather then rebuild

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1 hour ago, CoastChief said:

want to do it myself, but I figure with its age/ my in experience Id take it in to be looked over.


I still haven’t done my rotors yet and I’m pretty sure the bearings are just about shot. Like I can hear metal on metal with them when turning or decelerating. 

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1 hour ago, CoastChief said:

 

Here is all the info you need for this brake setup.  Be sure to follow the torquing procedure, it's very important that the bearings are properly torqued.

 

 

 

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Here is the final list with part numbers for anyone whos looking, thank you guys!

 

 

 

  Part Number Part Type Price EA Core EA Quantity Total
1988 JEEP COMANCHE 4.0L 242cid L6
BENDIX PRT1481 Rotor $ 39.79 $ 0.00 2 $ 79.58
CARLSON H11772 (H1177-2) Brake Pad Retaining Clip $ 0.67 $ 0.00 1 $ 0.67
CARLSON H5029 Caliper Slide Pin $ 2.62 $ 0.00 2 $ 5.24
CENTRIC 14358004 (143.58004) Caliper Repair Kit $ 2.55 $ 0.00 2 $ 5.10
CENTRIC 11756001 (117.56001) Disc Brake Hardware Kit $ 6.85 $ 0.00 1 $ 6.85
CENTRIC 10402030 (104.02030) Brake Pad $ 21.79 $ 0.00 1 $ 21.79
TIMKEN SET2 Wheel Bearing $ 4.48 $ 0.00 2 $ 8.96
TIMKEN SET6 Wheel Bearing $ 5.05 $ 0.00 2 $ 10.10
WJB WS6815 Wheel Seal $ 0.59 $ 0.00 2 $ 1.18
Shipping Ground $ 32.98
Tax   $ 16.38
Order Total   $ 188.83
Visa   -$ 188.83
Balance Due   $ 0.00

 

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