fluid leaking from drum brake
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Year: 96
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fluid leaking from drum brake
I just bought this 96 2 door se 2.5 ltr. I really would like to fix this thing up. I bought it from a kid who nearly destroyed it, needless to say I don't know much about this stuff I'm just getting in to it. I've got brake fluid coming out of the rear drum on the passenger side and it looks like its coming through the seam below where the line goes in. What do you think this means? Anything will help thanks
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Engine: 4.0L
just buy a new one. rebuilding is ok, works, and can be cheaper. but with a jeep things are pretty cheap already. new is better IMO
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Year: 1995
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Engine: 4.0
I had a problem on one side, so I took it to the shop and had them replace EVERYTHING on both side.
Cylinders
Drums
Shoes
Hardware
Brake lines
Would have done it myself, but it was cold and snowing and I work in the driveway!
Was worth it though, I had them go over the entire front end while it was there. I figured if anything was wrong they would find it. No problems there!
I've started a restoration project on a 96 XJ SE, two door, 4.0, 5 Speed.
I am finding it not all that expensive to replace things and even keep a supply of some parts on hand.
Cylinders
Drums
Shoes
Hardware
Brake lines
Would have done it myself, but it was cold and snowing and I work in the driveway!
Was worth it though, I had them go over the entire front end while it was there. I figured if anything was wrong they would find it. No problems there!
I am finding it not all that expensive to replace things and even keep a supply of some parts on hand.
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Year: 1995
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Engine: 4.0 with all of the noise and clatter
Replace the wheel cylinders as a pair. Rebuilding them is dicey anymore, more cost effective to replace with new cylinders.
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