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My jeep sounds like it needs brakes, but checked and have alot of pad left, why still squealing?jennings - 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee - Brakes - 6/9/2011The noise sounds like it's comming from the brakes. It dosen't grind when I step on the brakes or the noise dosen't change when I speed up. It dose stop when i go over 55 or under 30mph.-
5/25/2011 RCThe pads could be glazed and the rotor surface uneven. Also check the wear indicator on the pad, it may be contacting the rotor.
5/25/2011 jenningsthat'll make it sound like i need brakes? To fix this i should put new brakes on? -
6/9/2011 crazywolf threecloudswell the brake indicator could be bent as i have seen this or it is the semi metallic pad's and rotors are glazed and there are better brake pads out there and rotors as well ceramic pads are good cause they
dissipate the heat better and directional rotors or the one that have the pre drilled holes are great as well,
the best part is you will get more miles out of them than any other oem brake pads as most of what i said is
they meet and exceed oem and are the best if you are going deep graded in the mountains or wen you are towing something.
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Car vibrates when I break. Ive checked the Pads and Rotors and they look fine. what is causing it?Dan - 2005 Jeep Liberty - Brakes - 6/1/2011-
6/1/2011 HouseCallAutoThere is no way that you can check the condition of rotors visually and be able to rule out warped rotors. Impossible. The rotors on your Liberty are warped. They likely have about .010" or more of runout and that is what causes a brake vibration that is almost always felt in the steering wheel and accompanied by a pulsation in the brakes. Replace the front rotors and the b rake pads at the same time and your vibration will be gone provided you use quality pads and rotors to replace what is there.
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5/31/2011 Billshouldn't be too difficult if looking under dash by brake pedal lever you see how installed. If need be take a picture.
6/1/2011 mmosemanI have to take a little piece off from the bottom of the dash and when I do that Ican see the part, but I cant see where it plugs in and unplugs. Is there more of the dash that has to come off to do this and if so how do i take it off. There are two screws in the one I took off.
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My car semms to stutter whenever I step on the brake. Do I need new brake pads or brake rotors.TOMAZ NETO - 2006 Jeep Wrangler (TJ) - Brakes - 5/24/2011-
5/24/2011 DrkShdw983probably both
If the stutter is in the whole car than it might be just pads
if it's in the pedal than it's definently rotors
prices aren't generally very high, it's probably worth just doing them both
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What would cause a shaking on the right front wheel its sporatic and seems to have at times and association with brakingTom - 2006 Jeep Wrangler (TJ) - Brakes - 5/20/2011 -
My jeep makes a sound like i'm dragging a piece of metal.jennings - 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee - Brakes - 5/20/2011I thought it was bad brakes, I replaced the back ones fronts didn't need it, but noise is still there.-
5/20/2011 yboy82Is it sound like scraping? If it does, when does it occurs? Is it during driving or braking?
5/20/2011 jenningsIt sounds like a piece of pipe being dragged across the asphalt, it occurs when i reach atleast 45mph, and it happens all the time. The sound dosen't increase or decrease when i step on the brake. Although i noticed that it stops when its wet, wehad some rain this week and it stopped, but dry the sounds back, if that helps.
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Why do my blinker lights go out when my brakes are appliedElaine - 1998 Jeep Wrangler (TJ) - Brakes - 5/15/2011Why cant I find a wiring harness for the brakes on my jeep?-
5/15/2011 HouseCallAutoHas anyone just replaced a rear light bulb? Maybe the wrong bulb? Or you have a bad turn signal switch in the steering column.
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How do you remove the front rotor, allready removed caliper and snap ring on spindleScott - 1980 Jeep CJ7 - Brakes - 5/14/2011 -
When i put the brakes on ,my peddle and truck pulsesates,marsha armstrong - 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee - Brakes - 5/12/2011or when i;m on the freeway and press the brakes to slow down the whole truck jerks.-
5/12/2011 DrkShdw983Sounds like warped rotors. I would start with new front rotors and pads... if it still shakes I would replace the lower control arm busingings
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HOW DO ;YOU CHANGE THE BRAKE SHOES AND ROTORS ON MY VEHICLE DO YOU HAVE TO TAKE AXLE OFFdiane martin - 2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee - Brakes - 4/30/2011-
4/30/2011 Nissan Technical AdvisorBrake Shoes
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
Cherokee and Wrangler
Raise and safely support the vehicle.
Remove the wheel and brake drum.
Remove the U-clip and washer securing the adjuster cable to the parking brake lever.
Remove the primary and secondary return springs from the anchor pin.
Remove the hold-down springs, retainers and pins.
Install spring clamps on the wheel cylinders to hold the pistons in place.
Remove the adjuster lever, adjuster screw and spring.
Remove the adjuster cable and cable guide.
Remove the brake shoes and parking brake strut.
Disconnect the cable from the parking brake lever and remove the lever.
To install:
Clean the support plate with brake cleaner.
Apply multi-purpose grease to the brake shoe contact surfaces on the backing plate.
Lubricate the adjuster screw threads.
Attach the parking brake lever to the secondary brake shoe. Use a new washer and U-clip.
Remove the wheel cylinder clamps.
Attach the parking brake cable to the lever.
Install the brake shoes on the support plate. Secure the shoes with new hold-down springs, pins and retainers.
Install the parking brake strut and spring.
Install the guide plate and adjuster cable to the anchor pin.
Install the return springs.
Install the adjuster cable guide on the secondary shoe.
Install the adjuster screw, spring and lever. Connect to the adjuster cable.
Adjust the shoes to the drum. Install the drum.
Install the wheel/tire assemblies and lower the vehicle.
Verify a firm brake pedal before moving the vehicle.
And for brake rotor removal, click the link below.
http://www.automd.com/.../
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4/27/2011 Spoon SportsOpen hatch and remove the 2 hex screws on the side of the light.
This will loosen the light. It is still held in by the main wire and a push-in plastic tab. Pull the entire light assemble straight back. You have to pull fairly hard to pop the light out of the plastic tab. Don't pull too far out back (because of the main wire).
There are 3 bulbs in each side. Brake light is the top bulb. Turn counter-clockwise to unscrew. You can now replace the bulb.
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Why does my brake pedal go to the floor?shadetree - 1992 Jeep Cherokee - Brakes - 4/22/2011i have installed: mastercylinder[bled on bench},proportionvalve,wheel cylinders ,brake shoes,bled system,and pedal still goes to the floor. no leaks at all. replaced calipers last year.-
4/22/2011 HouseCallAutoTry clamping off the rubber brake hydraulic hoses one at a time (carefully using a small needle nose vice-grips and do not crush the line so tight that it damages the hose, just clamp it tight enough to block fluid flow to the wheels one at a time) and see if after each one is blocked off if you achieve the brake pedal back. Update me. -
4/22/2011 terrybleed the brakes again using two people one in the drivers seat and one opening and closing the bleeder valves.
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Turn on drivers blinker and put on the brake and blinker will stop.stevemiles09 - 1998 Jeep Wrangler (TJ) - Brakes - 4/19/2011I can move the blinker handle a little and the blinker will start working. -
Why is my check electrical brake light onlora moody - 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee - Brakes - 4/14/2011-
4/14/2011 JasonThe light comes on when the parking brake is applied or the brake fluid in the master cylinder reservoir is low. Worn brake disc pads can cause the fluid to drop.
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