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Old Aug 2, 2014 | 05:14 PM
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I have a 92 xj recently put a 8.8 in it and new calipers all around. Just took it out to hit the trails today and the read breaks started dragging. It was bad enough by the time I made it back to the truck the brakes were smoking. What could be wrong?
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Old Aug 2, 2014 | 05:16 PM
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Did you change the proportioning valve?
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Old Aug 2, 2014 | 05:18 PM
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Nope. I haven't done anything other than calipers ddnt know where to start. Where is the proportioning valve at?
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Old Aug 2, 2014 | 05:27 PM
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Follow the brake lines from the master cylinder down to the proportioning valve. Swap it for one from a 95-98 ZJ, they had rear disc and will have the correct valve for your rig.
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Old Aug 2, 2014 | 05:32 PM
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Sounds good thanks
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Old Aug 2, 2014 | 07:36 PM
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How long did the 8.8 sit around b4 instal poss sticking calipers

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