2000 has a break caliper locking up
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2000 has a break caliper locking up
My 2000 xj has a front passenger break caliper that locks up every now and then under quick breaking. I began to notice the problem after a lime rock pit excursion. I don't know if i got some mud in the caliper or something. Its been like a year since the lime rock pit excursion. It would lock up randomly here and there in the past year. But, it seems to be doing it a bit more frequently these days. I was thinking of maybe lubing the caliper pin. Possibly a new caliper? I don't see any outer damage from rocks or anything
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Year: 1999
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
My 2000 xj has a front passenger break caliper that locks up every now and then under quick breaking. I began to notice the problem after a lime rock pit excursion. I don't know if i got some mud in the caliper or something. Its been like a year since the lime rock pit excursion. It would lock up randomly here and there in the past year. But, it seems to be doing it a bit more frequently these days. I was thinking of maybe lubing the caliper pin. Possibly a new caliper? I don't see any outer damage from rocks or anything
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Year: 1995
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Engine: 4.0 with all of the noise and clatter
Check or replace the brake hoses and always replace calipers in pairs. A brake hose can have a defect inside that will hold pressure like a one way check valve. You can spend a lot of time and money chasing your tail when it could be as simple as a bad hose.
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