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It'llbefine122 Jan 27, 2023 08:26 PM

Rear drum brake issues
 
I need guidance I have a 1996 cherokee that's got some rear drum brake issues what started it was the driver side brake cylinder failed and over extended and the rubber came undone and began to leak well I tore it apart and replaced everything but it back together and began the bleeding process but soon found out the new brake cylinder failed in the exact same way as the factory one does anyone have any idea on what's happening and how to fix it.

tech Jan 27, 2023 10:17 PM

Do you have the right drum on it , There are 2 different drum sizes .

4.3L XJ Jan 28, 2023 09:48 AM

There is a possibility you have brake components that are not adjusting. The adjuster in the bottom can become stuck and not allow the brake shoes to be close enough to the drum to keep the cylinder from overextending internally

It'llbefine122 Jan 30, 2023 06:33 AM

I think I may have gotten if figured out it's not quite on the road yet but from the little riding around I've done it seems to be holding I got a new wheel cylinder and upon inspecting the old one it only had 1 of the little rubber cups inside so maybe just faulty part. I'll ride it around for a little to make sure nothing comes apart thanks all for the help I have tons of other questions that I'll be asking soon as well.


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