PBR Inspired XJ
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From: Snohomish County, WA
Year: 1989
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L
I think I already posted these pics before, but this is the spindle with the brakes removed.
You can see where the brake pads have warn a groove where they should be able to slide back and forth.
This happens when there is a tiny chatter or squeal between the pads and the sliding surface of the spindle.
For some reason the steel is stronger on the back of the pads than the steel on the spindle.
Most other vehicles have a tin plate that sits between.
So the groves get warn in over time and your breaks won't disengage.
Weld a small bead in the grove. Grind it smooth, and Bob's your uncle.
Hope this works for you.
It isn't the only thing that will cause a pull, but it is a common thing, and is worth checking out.
When you're done,
Pat your self on the back and celebrate with a PBR!
You can see where the brake pads have warn a groove where they should be able to slide back and forth.
This happens when there is a tiny chatter or squeal between the pads and the sliding surface of the spindle.
For some reason the steel is stronger on the back of the pads than the steel on the spindle.
Most other vehicles have a tin plate that sits between.
So the groves get warn in over time and your breaks won't disengage.
Weld a small bead in the grove. Grind it smooth, and Bob's your uncle.
Hope this works for you.
It isn't the only thing that will cause a pull, but it is a common thing, and is worth checking out.
When you're done,
Pat your self on the back and celebrate with a PBR!
cleaned the rust up a little bit - gonna need a new rotor & a caliper rebuild before too long
uhg ... having an ice cold one right now :-)
any other ideas ???
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If you have a sticky calliper or seized sliders you'd get the same effect.
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From: Hayesville, NC
Year: 2000
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L I6
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I'll be posting another video later today.
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From: DE
Year: 1988
Model: Cherokee
Engine: I6 4.0
That's awesome work on the relocators. The quality of your videos are great too, always looking forward to the next video. Would be cool to see a bumper build video. Have you made any skid plates?