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1996 XJ Country Starting from the basics

Old Aug 20, 2012 | 05:19 AM
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Default 1996 XJ Country Starting from the basics

1996 Country 4.0L Stock on Stock with 132,000 miles..We call him SIMON

Started out by replacing the completely worn out brakes.
Brake pads, rotors
Brake shoes, drums, hardware and backing plates
Replaced all the brake lines with Nickle Allow brake line.
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Old Aug 20, 2012 | 06:04 AM
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worn out dosent even begin to describe them suprised u didnt do the calipers too. whats the rest of it look like.
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Old Aug 20, 2012 | 06:48 AM
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I ordered new calipers but they did not come in saturday and I really wanted to drive it to work today.

The rust in the usual locations, i'm going to post pictures of the repairs as i go....LOL
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Old Aug 20, 2012 | 06:49 AM
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Front end is tight, but I'm going to replace the hub bearings and u-joints next weekend
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Old Aug 20, 2012 | 09:19 AM
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How much did it cost you to replace the brake system?
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Old Aug 20, 2012 | 10:36 AM
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I get a discount through the shop, 300 spent so far and another 200 tied up in orderd parts
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