Cherokee_Mike

Seem to be having a repeat problem with a sticking caliper on the front of my 2000 WJ 4.0 - every now and then I can feel the vehicle seems to need a bit more gas to accelerate and going downhill it does not gain any speed, rather it slows a little.
I understand there are 2 types of caliper fitted to the WJ - how do I identify which type I have and can I fit the alternate calipers without modification - obviously I would swap out the pair. Would I also have to change the rears to the same brand ?
Thanks.

ol"blue

There was a problem, and recall with Grand Cherokees built before 5-10-'02, and their "Teves" brand brake calipers. Maybe the recall wasn't done on your vehicle?
Read this, it will explain it, and it has part #s. http://www.wjjeeps.com/brakes.htm


Edit: No, the rears don't have to be switched.

greendohn

could it be the rubber break lines coming apart on the inside?

ol"blue

That can cause the calipers to stick, drag, or lock-up, because the collapsed hose prevents the fluid from letting the pressure bleed off in the caliper.
I don't think that's the issue here though, as it comes and goes.
Many early WJ's were plagued with a problem with the Teves calipers. That's why there was a recall.