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Jeep Trailhawk 2015 Brake Code BRG (HD towing package brakes) Question- Pad Spreader Spring on Front Pads

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#1 ·
On some of the 2015 Cherokees, I notice that the front brake hardware has a spring to force the pads apart. If you laid this spring on a table, it would appear to be a very stiff wire in the shape of a V with a rounded angle at the point of the V.

Should this spring be installed on brake code BRG (HD towing brakes, dual piston) pads? (The Powerstop kit had some new hardware for the pads to ride on the caliper bracket, but did not include the pad spreading spring.)
 
Discussion starter · #8 ·
Refer to: Trailhawk front brake pads Post #4. The picture.
The only OEM front brake pads I could buy recently are PN 68459898AB-001 and are for one axle. They DO have the holes for the springs.
These pads DO fit my VIN per the parts supplier.
I only use OEM brake parts, they work just fine and ensure ESC software will work as programmed.
Plus, my Jeep dealer will install OEM parts that I supply. I do this because your Jeep can be in Service for weeks while the Jeep dealer finally gets all of the parts.
I supply ALL of the required parts so I can "wait" for them to do the proper installation. They can't have any excuses.
The mopar rotors suck when it comes to rust based on my experience in NH. You literally have to drive the vehicle every day. There is yearly inspection and you can fail for a certain degree of pitting or rust on the rotors. Not only that but the dealer in Rochester NH wants $800 to replace front pads and rotors. Or $32 for the etorx torque to yield bolts...will only sell a box of 4.

I have upgraded to power stop coated rotors, and as long as the existing rotors are not rust welded to the Wheel face, it should be an easy job.

I have to disagree with you about the ESC computer needing OEM, unless I missed a bulletin.