Marius Posted January 15, 2015 Report Share Posted January 15, 2015 Has anyone done an EBC - rotors and pads - upgrade so far? I'm looking into getting my front/rear switched to something I feel comfortable having my family in. Long story, don't ask, just would appreciate some feedback. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jkeaton Posted January 15, 2015 Report Share Posted January 15, 2015 Ebc is good stuff imo overpriced. I had good luck just using Brakebest from my local auto parts store. Anything other than factory is an upgrade. Journey_SeXT 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Journey_SeXT Posted January 16, 2015 Report Share Posted January 16, 2015 No experience with EBC but it is a reliable and trustworthy brake company that will exceed the performance of your original equipment. I totally agree with Jkeaton that they are overpriced but its your wallet and it costs a few $$$ for good performance. jkeaton 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onecrazyfoo4u Posted January 16, 2015 Report Share Posted January 16, 2015 Couldn't have said it better. ANYTHING other than oem is an upgrade on this vehicle. I went with the Calahan set for all 4 corners (sold on Amazon, under $200) and was pleasantly surprised at the quality. Normally I would stray from a cheap kit like that, but 40k miles later and still issue free. They work awesome, don't warp, don't make any noise, and are wearing nice and slow. I'd expect to easily get another 40k miles out of them. And my wife is pretty hard on the brakes... http://www.amazon.com/Callahan-Premium-Ceramic-Brake-CK002564/dp/B00E1SNKB8/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1421367818&sr=8-1&keywords=callahan+dodge+journey+brakes jkeaton 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lobitz68 Posted January 16, 2015 Report Share Posted January 16, 2015 I used EBC slotted and dimpled rotors and green stuff pads on my Dakota and Ram (both undersized OEM brakes IMO) and the difference was unbelievable... I would strongly recommend them. Marius 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marius Posted January 16, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 16, 2015 I used EBC slotted and dimpled rotors and green stuff pads on my Dakota and Ram (both undersized OEM brakes IMO) and the difference was unbelievable... I would strongly recommend them. Funny, but I just put the order through this morning for EBC Blackdash slotted rotors front/rear and set of Yellowstuff 4000 pads front/rear I'm done twiddling my thumbs with these guys. It's my kids that ride in that car on a daily basis, I don't want a tragedy to happen because of an asshole somewhere counting beans. Definitely lesson learned for the future though, I won't get burned twice, I promise you that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Journey_SeXT Posted January 16, 2015 Report Share Posted January 16, 2015 Will you be doing the brakes....curious to find out if we have another DIY'er. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marius Posted January 17, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 17, 2015 Will you be doing the brakes....curious to find out if we have another DIY'er. You better believe it I will. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Journey_SeXT Posted January 17, 2015 Report Share Posted January 17, 2015 (edited) Atta boy! Now the cost of the EBC brakes doesn't seem that expensive. Remember that the rear caliper pistons need to be rotated in DO NOT USE a c-clamp. Good luck with it! INSTALLATION NOTE Perform >>> through >>> on each side of vehicle to complete pad set installation, then proceed to >>>. CAUTION Anytime the brake rotor or brake pads are being replaced, the rear caliper piston must be seated (bottomed) to compensate for the new brake rotor or lining. Because the parking brake self-adjuster mechanism is attached to the piston, a special seating method is required. The only acceptable method is by rotating the piston back into the bore using , as described below. Any other seating method will damage the self-adjuster mechanism. SEATING PISTON WITH SPECIAL TOOL If necessary, seat (bottom) the caliper piston in the bore as follows: Assemble a 3/8 in. drive ratchet handle and an extension (3). Insert the extension through Special Tool Assembly, Forcing Screw (2). Place Special Tool Adapter (1) on the end of the extension. Insert lugs on Special Tool Adapter into notches in face of caliper piston (5). Thread the screw drive on Assembly, Forcing Screw down until it contacts the top of Adapter which is against the caliper piston. Do not over tighten the screw-drive. Damage to the piston can occur. Turn Adapter with the ratchet, rotating the piston in a clockwise direction until fully seated (bottomed) in the bore. It may be necessary to turn Assembly, Forcing Screw with Adapter Edited January 17, 2015 by Journey_SeXT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Journey_SeXT Posted January 17, 2015 Report Share Posted January 17, 2015 to start the process of piston retraction. If caliper adapter was replaced, install caliper adapter bolts (1) and tighten to 100 N-m (74 ft-lbs). REAR BRAKE PADS NOTE There are two different abutment shims. If installed in wrong orientation, pads will not fit properly. NOTE If the brake pads have a protective paper on the rear face of the brake pad plate, it must be removed before pad installation. Assure adapter abutments are free from debris or corrosion. Apply an even layer of Mopar© Brake Lubricant or equivalent to entire area of four abutments PRIOR to shim installation. Install four new pad shims (4). Place the brake pads (2, 5) in the abutment shims (4) clipped into the disc brake caliper adapter bracket (3) as shown. REAR CALIPER MOUNTING CAUTION Use care when installing the caliper (2) onto the adapter bracket to avoid damaging the guide pin boots. CAUTION When removing or installing a caliper guide pin bolt, it is necessary to hold the guide pin stationary while turning the bolt. Hold the guide pin stationary using a wrench placed upon the pin's hex-shaped head. Install the disc brake caliper (2) over the brake pads on the brake caliper adapter bracket (3). Align the caliper guide pin bolt holes with the adapter bracket. Install the upper and lower caliper guide pin bolts (1). Tighten the guide pin bolts to 35 N·m (26 ft. lbs.). TIRE AND WHEEL MOUNTING Install tire and wheel assembly (1) (Refer to Tires and Wheels - Installation). Install and tighten wheel mounting nuts (3) to 135 N·m (100 ft. lbs.). Lower vehicle. Pump brake pedal several times to ensure vehicle has a firm brake pedal before moving vehicle. rolly 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jkeaton Posted January 17, 2015 Report Share Posted January 17, 2015 Nice! ^^ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marius Posted January 18, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 18, 2015 You rock buddy, thanks for the how-to. Indeed they were not ridiculously expensive: Slotted, dimpled rotors front/rear and Yellowstuff 4000 front/rear were 600$ US Pretty good for 3+ years of piece of mind. Anyway, so rear calipers I need to seat the piston due to the handbrake setup? What about the front, anything special to them? I have ratchets, I don't think I have the other tool. Time to buy more tools, win-win ...wife will be so impressed. Atta boy! Now the cost of the EBC brakes doesn't seem that expensive. Remember that the rear caliper pistons need to be rotated in DO NOT USE a c-clamp. Good luck with it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Journey_SeXT Posted January 18, 2015 Report Share Posted January 18, 2015 (edited) You can go to Canadian Tire or Parts Source and rent the tools needed for the brakes. Here are some DIY video's that are probably better than the instructions posted above so or can be used together. Rear Brake Pad Replacement on Dodge Journey: Front Pad Replacement: (NOT a Dodge Journey but the work is relatively the same) Paul's travel's also has many useful tutorials: http://www.paulstravelpictures.com/Dodge-Journey-Front-Brake-Pads-Replacement-Guide/index.html Edited January 18, 2015 by Journey_SeXT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marius Posted January 18, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 18, 2015 Next time you're around Vancouver let me know, drinks on me Journey_SeXT 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jkeaton Posted January 18, 2015 Report Share Posted January 18, 2015 Fronts just press in like normal. Since I do my own brakes and I have 5 vehicles, I purchased a brake tool set off amazon for like $60. It has all adapters necessary to do brakes on just about every car out there. Journey_SeXT 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Journey_SeXT Posted January 18, 2015 Report Share Posted January 18, 2015 (edited) Fronts just press in like normal. Since I do my own brakes and I have 5 vehicles, I purchased a brake tool set off amazon for like $60. It has all adapters necessary to do brakes on just about every car out there. Yah, I should definitely invest in the brake tool set as my cube brake tool to rotate the piston back is really not the greatest....but works. Princess Auto also has the tool set at a decent cost. Edited January 18, 2015 by Journey_SeXT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marius Posted January 19, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 19, 2015 Fronts just press in like normal. Since I do my own brakes and I have 5 vehicles, I purchased a brake tool set off amazon for like $60. It has all adapters necessary to do brakes on just about every car out there. Yah, I should definitely invest in the brake tool set as my cube brake tool to rotate the piston back is really not the greatest....but works. Princess Auto also has the tool set at a decent cost. More tools, definitely! I already wanted to order some "schtuff" off Amazon as I'm trying to fit staggered rims on my '99 E320 wagon. I'll check PA as well. What brand did you guys pick up btw? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marius Posted January 21, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 21, 2015 Fo' shizzle, so, since you put me on the spot -riiiiight - just ordered the Astro 18+8 brake tool set Also, since I'm putting a new staggered set of rims/tires on the Mercedes wagon I went ahead and bought me a birthday present: Eastwood fender roller, Dewalt LCD displayed heat gun, Dewalt infrared thermometer. Lucky for me, the aforementioned birthday is close enough to avoid physical harm inflicted by the "better half". It's better than Christmas. I swear. PS: Yes, I'll make sure to post all videos/pics of the DIYs Journey_SeXT and rolly 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marius Posted January 24, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 24, 2015 Rotors, pads and brake tool are in. Weekend project is ON! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Journey_SeXT Posted January 24, 2015 Report Share Posted January 24, 2015 Great, looking forward to hearing about a job well done. BTW before you complete this weekend DIY project don't forget to pull out the caliper slide pins clean and grease them. I use this one http://www.canadiantire.ca/en/pdp/permatex-caliper-lube-80-ml-0383794p.html#.VML5r_7F-Hw and this one is also great http://www.amazon.com/Sil-Glyde-Silicone-Lubricating-Compound-Ounce/dp/B0054DWS1W Marius 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marius Posted January 24, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 24, 2015 Awesome, thanks, will do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cplmadison Posted March 8, 2015 Report Share Posted March 8, 2015 Has anyone done an EBC - rotors and pads - upgrade so far? I'm looking into getting my front/rear switched to something I feel comfortable having my family in. Long story, don't ask, just would appreciate some feedback. I have some EBC Ultimax 2 to fit (costs £20 for a whole axle set in the UK) and Delphi discs will let you know how that goes I found that GSF in the UK supply Brembo discs but havnt been able to find matching pads and calipers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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