Razius

New to the forums, got me a Cherokee and been slowly working on it. When I bought it the parking break is really weak. I have to pretty much try to rip it out to get it so it will hold the jeep on even the slightest hill. I don't suppose anyone els has had this sort of problem and can give me some ideas on ways to fix it or something to check? Its a 1992 cherokee sport.

freegdr

climb under neath and look abover rear driveshaft and look for this and adjust it tighter

Razius

Thank you, I am really new to working on vehicles in general.

freegdr

theres two nut together loosen the back one abd tighten the first one until brake works better not so tight that the brakes drag though then tighten them back together

Razius

The parking break should only have to come up half way on the console to park it on a hill correct?

caged

chances are, you need to replace your rear brake shoes and drums.

if they're already new, then use the adjuster.

you could possibly have a seized cable also.

freegdr

thatts a good place to set it

Razius

After finaly getting my jeep into the garage so I could work I got under there and I think my parking break is different then the picture. I took a picture so you guys could see but I am stumped.

maverickdan

that last pic is a service brake line, your parking brake adjuster is in the middle of the jeep above the drive shaft

Razius

Alright I found it, I am a bit of a idiot on cars. Thanks tho got it all taken care of.