So many gremlins in my brakes!
#1
Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: Williamsport PA
Posts: 213
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Year: 1996
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0 Liter H.O
So many gremlins in my brakes!
Ok, so 96' xj, 31's, ABS and more than enough brake problems. 3 years, gone through 3 calipers, many brake lines, 4 wheel cylinders, 2 rebuild on the drums. grant it all of this was over time, but now i think it may be the master cylinder. the pedal travels much further than it used to and the last 10 feet of a stop it feels like the abs kicks on, and the pedal goes soft. I almost want to say it feels like the diaphram in the master cylinder has a leak or something. I'm sick of dealing with brake problems and Im hoping this is the last for a while, and ideas?
#2
Member
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Portersville, Pennsylvania
Posts: 242
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like
on
1 Post
Year: 1997 & 1998
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
You could try a fluid flush first before swapping out the master cylinder. Contaminated fluid will make the brakes soft.
As to the frequency and amount of brake issues you've been having, it is unusual to say the least. One thing I'd be curious about is where you buy your replacement parts.
As to the frequency and amount of brake issues you've been having, it is unusual to say the least. One thing I'd be curious about is where you buy your replacement parts.
#3
Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: Williamsport PA
Posts: 213
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Year: 1996
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0 Liter H.O
You could try a fluid flush first before swapping out the master cylinder. Contaminated fluid will make the brakes soft.
As to the frequency and amount of brake issues you've been having, it is unusual to say the least. One thing I'd be curious about is where you buy your replacement parts.
As to the frequency and amount of brake issues you've been having, it is unusual to say the least. One thing I'd be curious about is where you buy your replacement parts.
#4
Seasoned Member
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: Murray, UT
Posts: 413
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Year: 1999
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0 I6
My brake pedal does the same thing, and I've bled my brakes dry. Let me know how the master cylinder works out. I won't have the money to replace mine for another couple weeks. I'm replacing the brake booster while I'm at it as well.
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Bearstream
Stock Grand Cherokee Tech. All ZJ/WJ/WK Non-modified/stock questions go here!
6
11-04-2022 10:19 AM
Westonbc
Stock XJ Cherokee Tech. All XJ Non-modified/stock questions go here
3
09-22-2015 08:23 PM
88Dutchman
Stock XJ Cherokee Tech. All XJ Non-modified/stock questions go here
0
09-21-2015 12:33 AM
mange1234
Cherokee Chat
2
09-19-2015 07:15 PM
Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)