Teraflex D44 Disc Conversion Questions

[Bonkers]

Ive been reading through the old posts and there are a couple
of questions i now have about this kit before i buy it. On several
pre-2018 threads it says the 210 kit do not fit the 15" Turbines.
They also say the backing plates and brake cables provided do
not work with the Mj setup. And lastly, that the Kits are Teraflex
patented brand and that there are no options for buying Rotors
or Pads except from them.

Has any of this changed since then? I can't imagine it would come
with these issues and still be for sale 6+ years later. My Gracie is
a simple driving truck, no real mods, i was just hoping for a one-
size-fits-all solution to my never-ending drum brake nightmare...

[Comanche SS]

For the hassle involved, you should spend much less and get a tj or ZJ rear disc setup from the junkyard and install them. 

[TurboedMJ]

What's wrong with your drum brakes, besides the fact that they suck to work on?

[87MJTIM]

I asked Teraflex about that exact issue.  Here is their response:

 

[pizzaman09]

1 hour ago, TurboedMJ said:

What's wrong with your drum brakes, besides the fact that they suck to work on?

That's what I was going to say, the D44 has nice large drums that work well.  

[derf]

I had the Teraflex kit on an XJ I sold a while back.  15" wheels don't fit at all.  The kit instructions said 1996 explorer pads so that wasn't an issue.

 

I did need to install longer wheel studs since the rotor mounting face was thicker.

 

I didn't really feel there was any benefit to the upgrade.  I would just keep the stock drums in good repair and adjust them when I do a tire rotation. 

[ghetdjc320]

On 4/16/2024 at 6:58 AM, Bonkers said:

Ive been reading through the old posts and there are a couple
of questions i now have about this kit before i buy it. On several
pre-2018 threads it says the 210 kit do not fit the 15" Turbines.
They also say the backing plates and brake cables provided do
not work with the Mj setup. And lastly, that the Kits are Teraflex
patented brand and that there are no options for buying Rotors
or Pads except from them.

Has any of this changed since then? I can't imagine it would come
with these issues and still be for sale 6+ years later. My Gracie is
a simple driving truck, no real mods, i was just hoping for a one-
size-fits-all solution to my never-ending drum brake nightmare...

Hopefully I can add some limited info to this. Teraflex does not manufacture their own brake rotors so they aren’t going to be something unique. Most of these aftermarket kit manufacturers are just sourcing pieces that can be swapped into a kit though some will have a product private labeled. There are many resellers that follow this method. 
 

As for wheel fitment, you may need to clearance the caliper brackets a bit and/or run a small spacer. Spacing the rear also looks good since the truck is wider at the rear. 
 

As to the e brake lever, don’t sweat it. There are plenty of options here from an adapter clevis to using Explorer e brake cables. 
 

All that being said, I wouldn’t necessarily opt for the teraflex kit unless it was a great deal. There are lower priced kits and plenty of used options out there. And, as has been said, it could be that your stock drums adequately fit your needs from a braking perspective.