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Old 12-16-2015, 02:59 PM
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i have replaced my Brake callipers , pads , Roto rs, brake fluid and drums , (was told beake shoes in drums still have life) on my 1999 XJ sport 4.0 4wd


my question is that my Brakes act really weird , i get in after the Cherokee sits for a day or 2 and the Brakes are so touchy that they lock up the front wheels by just barely touching them , then they start acting better when the cherokee warms up ? the pressure seems to always be different ? any ideas are appreciated ?


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I'm not trying to insult you but you did bleed the brakes right.
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x2 what Sandyman said. Sounds like it could be air in the system.

Also, did you adjust your rear brakes properly? The rear drums have a significant effect on pedal feel.
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Calipers on the wrong side so the bleeder is on the bottom instead of the top?
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will be finding out today maybe next week , Thanks for all the help
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