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Old 05-21-2017, 01:17 PM
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I am not sure what is the problem but my front brake sticky after 10-15 min run. But the next morning(after cool down), its runs fine for 15 min, again the same problem. When I engage the 1st gear (manual,2.5L) and release the clutch the jeep won't move unless giving more gas than usual. I feel like heavy and something preventing from moving.Can advise me on this?
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Can be caused by corroded caliper or sometimes the flexible brake hose can turn into a one way valve when the inner pipe collapses.
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Originally Posted by ktmbiker
Can be caused by corroded caliper or sometimes the flexible brake hose can turn into a one way valve when the inner pipe collapses.
agree,ive had the line close up. it will burn up if you drive.
i test daily by stopping on a slope and shift to neutral. should drift right now if no drag.
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Can be caused by corroded caliper or sometimes the flexible brake hose can turn into a one way valve when the inner pipe collapses.
Thanks alot..So whats the solution for this?? can I clean the corroded part or need to replace the part?
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Originally Posted by Kogulanathan Kasinadan
Thanks alot..So whats the solution for this?? can I clean the corroded part or need to replace the part?
replace the rubber brake hoses on both front calipers, this way you know they are both new.
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Also the pads wear a groove in the caliper bracket. They need to be filled with weld and ground. Mine actually still stuck after and it took two times of lubing the area where the pads slide with sil glyde. Now they've been fine for over a year. Also clean and lube the bolts and sleeves the caliper slides on. Whatever you do, try to lube them with anti seize. It doesn't work well at all.
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Try getting the problem to happen when you're on dirt. If the jeep is being held back from a sticky caliper then this should help you isolate it to which side since that tire should skid. If new soft lines dont fix your problem, you're probably dealing with a bad caliper.
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SOLVED..It's because of my brake caliper. Changed both caliper and brake hose.Thankx guys.

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