How to change brake pads and fluid

shooting sticks · 07-22-2012, 08:47 PM

Can someone direct me to a step by step procedure on how to replace my front brake pads on my 90? And also, my brake fluid is all dirty so how do I get the old stuff out and fresh stuff in properly? I'm selling my Jeep and don't want any hiccups!

tiwvr1 · 07-22-2012, 09:05 PM

Pull the wheels, take the calipers off, press the pistons in (round part with rubber boot on caliper) either use c clamp or caliper tool. Install new pads, put together.

Suck brake fluid out of master cyl, refill with new. Crack bleeders on wheel cyl and calipers. Leave it drip (gravity bleed) until the fluid is clear. Make sure master cyl doesnt go dry.

Easy method, if you have no experience, take it to a shop.

racebum · 07-22-2012, 09:07 PM

google brake pad change walkthrough or tutorial

lots of good articles out there. cherokee is the same as most any other car.

bleeding you start from the corner furthest from the master and work toward the closest. you will need a friend to pump and bleed or a vacuum bleeder to do this.

shooting sticks · 07-22-2012, 09:08 PM

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Originally Posted by tiwvr1

Pull the wheels, take the calipers off, press the pistons in (round part with rubber boot on caliper) either use c clamp or caliper tool. Install new pads, put together.

Suck brake fluid out of master cyl, refill with new. Crack bleeders on wheel cyl and calipers. Leave it drip (gravity bleed) until the fluid is clear. Make sure master cyl doesnt go dry.

Easy method, if you have no experience, take it to a shop.

Okay thanks. Is there a specific brake fluid I ought to use?

f i s h e r · 07-22-2012, 10:14 PM

Use dot 3 brake fluid.

shooting sticks · 07-22-2012, 10:43 PM

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Originally Posted by f i s h e r

Use dot 3 brake fluid.

Any specific brand?

RenegadeT · 07-22-2012, 11:10 PM

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Originally Posted by shooting sticks

Any specific brand?

nope

CPTslackass · 07-22-2012, 11:32 PM

Most important step when working on a vehicle is this. Do not be scared of it. Take an afternoon. Read a brake change guide. Throw a few back " if over the age of 21 :-p" and enjoy it!

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07-22-2012, 09:05 PM	#2
tiwvr1 CF Veteran Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Elizabethtown, pa Posts: 1,026 My Photos 1994 Cherokee Engine: 5.2 Transmission: auto Transfer Case: 249 till it dies	Pull the wheels, take the calipers off, press the pistons in (round part with rubber boot on caliper) either use c clamp or caliper tool. Install new pads, put together. Suck brake fluid out of master cyl, refill with new. Crack bleeders on wheel cyl and calipers. Leave it drip (gravity bleed) until the fluid is clear. Make sure master cyl doesnt go dry. Easy method, if you have no experience, take it to a shop.

07-22-2012, 09:07 PM	#3
racebum Junior Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 80 My Photos Cherokee	google brake pad change walkthrough or tutorial lots of good articles out there. cherokee is the same as most any other car. bleeding you start from the corner furthest from the master and work toward the closest. you will need a friend to pump and bleed or a vacuum bleeder to do this.

07-22-2012, 10:14 PM	#5
f i s h e r Newbie Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: hayward, WI Posts: 24 My Photos Cherokee Lift Specifications: 3" but will be growing 5 more inches soon!	Use dot 3 brake fluid.

07-22-2012, 11:32 PM	#8
CPTslackass Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: May 2011 Location: Lenexa KS Posts: 217 My Photos 1989 Cherokee Engine: 4.0L Transmission: 5 speed Transfer Case: NP231 Front Axle: Dana 30 Rear Axle: Dana 35 Tires: Firestone Destination Le Lift Specifications: Stock	Most important step when working on a vehicle is this. Do not be scared of it. Take an afternoon. Read a brake change guide. Throw a few back " if over the age of 21 :-p" and enjoy it!

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