2012–2017 Jeep Wrangler Brake Pad and Rotor Specifications

Which Jeep Wrangler model years does this cover?

These brakes specifications apply to every Jeep Wrangler built from 2012 through 2017 — the JK (2007–2018 platform; US 2012–2017 shown), off-road suv, solid front/rear axle (2-door; 4-door unlimited). Nothing in this specification changes between those model years. Pick your year for the engines it offered, what changed that year, and the problems recorded against it.

What changed during the 2012–2017 Jeep Wrangler

• 20123.6L Pentastar V6 replaces the old 3.8L V6 across the JK lineup; 5-speed automatic (W5A580) replaces the 4-speed
• 2013Moab special edition added; minor trim/options shuffle
• 2015Willys Wheeler and Rubicon Hard Rock special editions; no major mechanical changes
• 2017Final year of the JK before the JL replaces it for 2018, some 2018-titled JK-based 'Wrangler JK' models were sold as 2018 carryovers alongside the new JL; see JL generation notes

Anything special about servicing the brakes on a 2012–2017 Jeep Wrangler?

Vented front discs on all trims; Rubicon uses larger-diameter Dana 44 axles front and rear with correspondingly larger brake components than Sport/Sahara's Dana 30 front axle. Rear parking brake is a drum-in-hat design integrated into the rear rotor..