Is my brake binding?
#1
Junior Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Aug 2008
Posts: 91
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Year: 1999
Model: Cherokee
Engine: I6
Is my brake binding?
Before I jack up my rig to test if the wheel can rotate freely in this cold climate, I want to get some opinions that if I am at right direction.
After a 2-mile short trip (about 4-5 stops), I noticed that the rotor on both front are extremely hot, and the passenger side rear drum feel more warmer than the one on driver side. Is this normal or should I be concerned about sticky brake. I didn't notice apparent dragging during acceleration, though.
Thanks.
After a 2-mile short trip (about 4-5 stops), I noticed that the rotor on both front are extremely hot, and the passenger side rear drum feel more warmer than the one on driver side. Is this normal or should I be concerned about sticky brake. I didn't notice apparent dragging during acceleration, though.
Thanks.
#2
Seasoned Member
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: Everett, WA
Posts: 373
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Year: 1990
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0l
Before I jack up my rig to test if the wheel can rotate freely in this cold climate, I want to get some opinions that if I am at right direction.
After a 2-mile short trip (about 4-5 stops), I noticed that the rotor on both front are extremely hot, and the passenger side rear drum feel more warmer than the one on driver side. Is this normal or should I be concerned about sticky brake. I didn't notice apparent dragging during acceleration, though.
Thanks.
After a 2-mile short trip (about 4-5 stops), I noticed that the rotor on both front are extremely hot, and the passenger side rear drum feel more warmer than the one on driver side. Is this normal or should I be concerned about sticky brake. I didn't notice apparent dragging during acceleration, though.
Thanks.
With the rear wheels off the ground, there should be a very slight resistance. I can't remember exactly, but I think the rule is that the wheel should rotate 1 1/2 times before stopping after a firm spin. If in doubt, set it a LITTLE loose, and in a safe area, back up and firmly hit the brakes. Do this a couple times..the drums are self adjusting. Brakes will naturally get hot, theres a lot of friction happening there.
#3
CF Veteran
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: Broward County Fl.
Posts: 47,923
Likes: 0
Received 22 Likes
on
22 Posts
Year: 1989 xj sport 2dr
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 12 hole bosch Injectors
the drivers side is the one to worry about is not working as hard as the other adjust the rears when the work better it will make the fronts not work so hard
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Westonbc
Stock XJ Cherokee Tech. All XJ Non-modified/stock questions go here
3
09-22-2015 08:23 PM
Sandyman
Stock XJ Cherokee Tech. All XJ Non-modified/stock questions go here
16
09-19-2015 07:55 PM
mange1234
Cherokee Chat
2
09-19-2015 07:15 PM
cali93zj
Stock Grand Cherokee Tech. All ZJ/WJ/WK Non-modified/stock questions go here!
5
09-19-2015 06:18 AM
Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)