My new project - 97 XJ
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From: Lawrenceville, GA
Year: 1997
Model: Cherokee
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Year: 1996
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i was gonna say i could come help im somewhat close haha hope all goes well boss im going to the jy tomorrow hopefully score some skids ! but lmk how it goes! but also my group is doing a jeep show in gainesville at buffalos you should bring the jeep!!
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Yeah man pm me your number and ill Try and come up for that jeep show! When is it?
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So exactly what parts do I need to fix this gonna get this fixed later today.. So far I'm tracking I need new calipers on Both sides and to bleed the brakes when I finish. Anything else?
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Get pads too usually when they get that hot there no good and you can flake them apart in chunks
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while you're at it, you might want to do the pads and rotors. you're going to have everything apart anyways and without measuring the rotors, you wont know how much damage was done. if the damage is too bad, you could feel lots of vibration or pulsing while braking. better to be safe than sorry.
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They were supposed to be going on today along with the roof rack, but yesterday afternoon my front right brake seized up on me so I couldn't make it to the shop today. I will be fixing the brakes tonight and taking it tomorrow morning to the shop.
Funny thing is I got all new pads about 2 months ago? 
Yeah I think I'm just gonna replace everything, but it's kind of weird considering I replaced the pads and rotors about 2 months ago.... maybe it was the calipers? Who knows.
Originally Posted by 89xjrocker;
Get pads too usually when they get that hot there no good and you can flake them apart in chunks
Originally Posted by BKohs;
while you're at it, you might want to do the pads and rotors. you're going to have everything apart anyways and without measuring the rotors, you wont know how much damage was done. if the damage is too bad, you could feel lots of vibration or pulsing while braking. better to be safe than sorry.
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Just think, it could be worse.... When I had my VW it was $180 for 1 rear caliper and I worked for VW. Normal price was around $240. Yet another reason to love Jeep!
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They were supposed to be going on today along with the roof rack, but yesterday afternoon my front right brake seized up on me so I couldn't make it to the shop today. I will be fixing the brakes tonight and taking it tomorrow morning to the shop.
Funny thing is I got all new pads about 2 months ago?
Yeah I think I'm just gonna replace everything, but it's kind of weird considering I replaced the pads and rotors about 2 months ago.... maybe it was the calipers? Who knows.
