--- title: "Jeep Wrangler Brake Pads and Rotor Sizes" description: "How the Jeep Wrangler brakes specification changed from 2012 to 2025, compared generation by generation. Brake pad references and rotor diameters for the Jeep Wrangler, front and rear. Includes electronic parking brake service notes where they apply." url: "https://whichcarparts.com/cars/jeep/wrangler/brakes" updated: "2026-08-20" --- # Jeep Wrangler Brake Pad and Rotor Specifications The specification is consistent across every generation we hold data for. ## Has the Jeep Wrangler brakes specification changed by year? | Model years | Front rotor | Rear rotor | Front pads | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [2018-2025](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/jeep/wrangler/2018-2025/brakes) | N/A | N/A | N/A | | [2012-2017](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/jeep/wrangler/2012-2017/brakes) | N/A | N/A | N/A | ## Full specifications by generation The brakes on a Jeep Wrangler is set by its generation, not its model year, so each generation has one page carrying the complete figures, part numbers and fitment notes for every year it covers. - [2018-2025 Jeep Wrangler Brakes](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/jeep/wrangler/2018-2025/brakes) - [2012-2017 Jeep Wrangler Brakes](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/jeep/wrangler/2012-2017/brakes) ## Jeep Wrangler brakes: common questions ### Anything special about servicing the brakes on a Jeep Wrangler? Front brakes are shared across most engine/trim combinations except base Sport; Rubicon 392 gets larger rear caliper pistons (51mm vs. 48mm on standard Rubicon) for its added power and weight. Rear parking brake remains a drum-in-hat design.. ## Sources - [NHTSA Part 573 Safety Recall Report 20V-124, clutch pressure plate](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2020/RCLRPT-20V124-8022.PDF) - [NHTSA Part 573 Safety Recall Report 23V-787, 4xe HV battery fire risk](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2023/RCLRPT-23V787-2073.PDF) - [The Drive, NHTSA opens investigation into 2018-2019 JL frame welds/steering](https://www.thedrive.com/news/29962/nhtsa-opens-investigation-on-2018-2019-jeep-wrangler-over-faulty-frame-welds) - [Go-Parts, 2019-2024 Jeep Wrangler steering damper guide, TSB 23-079-23](https://www.go-parts.com/garage/ps-2019-2024-jeep-wrangler-steering-damper) - [xtremediesel.com, 2020-2023 Wrangler 3.0 EcoDiesel oil spec (MS-12991, 5W-40, 9.0 qt)](https://www.xtremediesel.com/jeep-2020-wrangler-ecodiesel/fluids-filters/engine-oil) - [Victorville Motors / Fontana CDJR, Wrangler oil type & capacity by engine and year](https://www.victorvillemotors.com/service-department/service-tips/jeep-wrangler-oil-type/) - [Green Car Reports, 2021 Wrangler 4xe EPA electric range (22 mi) and MPGe (49)](https://www.greencarreports.com/news/1131650_2021-jeep-wrangler-4xe-plug-in-hybrid-rated-for-22-electric-miles) - [MotorTrend, 2021 Rubicon 392 EPA fuel economy (13/17/14 mpg)](https://www.motortrend.com/news/2021-jeep-wrangler-rubicon-392-fuel-economy-mpg) - [DrivingLine / MotorTrend, Xtreme Recon package factory 35-in tire spec (LT315/70R17)](https://www.drivingline.com/articles/37-s-and-no-lift-jeep-wrangler-unlimited-rubicon-392-xtreme-recon/) - [4 Wheel Parts, JL factory tire sizes by trim (Sport 245/75R17, Rubicon 285/70R17)](https://www.4wheelparts.com/articles/what-tires-fit-on-the-jeep-wrangler-jl) - [jlwranglerforums.com, JL cabin air filter part number and location](https://www.jlwranglerforums.com/forum/threads/cabin-air-filter-part-servicing.5432/) - [Edmunds, 2018 Jeep Wrangler specs (fuel tank, curb weight, EPA mpg)](https://www.edmunds.com/jeep/wrangler/2018/features-specs/) ## Find your exact Wrangler - [2025](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/jeep/wrangler/2025) - [2024](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/jeep/wrangler/2024) - [2023](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/jeep/wrangler/2023) - [2022](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/jeep/wrangler/2022) - [2021](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/jeep/wrangler/2021) - [2020](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/jeep/wrangler/2020) - [2019](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/jeep/wrangler/2019) - [2018](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/jeep/wrangler/2018) - [2017](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/jeep/wrangler/2017) - [2016](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/jeep/wrangler/2016) - [2015](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/jeep/wrangler/2015) - [2014](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/jeep/wrangler/2014) - [2013](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/jeep/wrangler/2013) - [2012](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/jeep/wrangler/2012) More Jeep Wrangler guides: - [Oil & filter](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/jeep/wrangler/oil) - [Battery](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/jeep/wrangler/battery) - [Tires & wheels](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/jeep/wrangler/tires) - [Wiper blades](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/jeep/wrangler/wipers) - [Air & cabin filters](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/jeep/wrangler/filters) - [Bulbs](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/jeep/wrangler/bulbs) - [Fluids](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/jeep/wrangler/fluids) - [Service schedule](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/jeep/wrangler/service-schedule) - [Problems & reliability](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/jeep/wrangler/common-problems) - [Oil light reset](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/jeep/wrangler/oil-reset) - [Key fob battery](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/jeep/wrangler/key-fob-battery) - [Specs](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/jeep/wrangler/specs) Specifications vary with engine option, production date, and market.