Changing Brake Fluid
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Changing Brake Fluid
Hi,
I purchased a 2002 Grand Cherokee WJ approximatelt a month ago and it's needed some work, but really just the basics. When I went to Change the brake Fluid, I noticed 2 reservoirs, only one of which I could get into to remove the fluid. To access that second reservoir, is there a special trick to it? I plan to bleed the brakes after I get all the fluid out. Or is it that the only way to remove the fluid in that second reservoir to bleed the brakes? In other words, do I have to bleed the brakes in order to get the fluid out of that second reservoir?
Any thoughts or ideas are appreciated
Thanks!
I purchased a 2002 Grand Cherokee WJ approximatelt a month ago and it's needed some work, but really just the basics. When I went to Change the brake Fluid, I noticed 2 reservoirs, only one of which I could get into to remove the fluid. To access that second reservoir, is there a special trick to it? I plan to bleed the brakes after I get all the fluid out. Or is it that the only way to remove the fluid in that second reservoir to bleed the brakes? In other words, do I have to bleed the brakes in order to get the fluid out of that second reservoir?
Any thoughts or ideas are appreciated
Thanks!
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From: Manlius, east of Syracuse, NY
Year: 2000 XJ Sport & WJ Laredo
Model: Grand Cherokee (WJ)
Engine: 4.0L
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IDK what to tell you, guy. I've never heard of an 02 WJ with 2 brake reservoirs. When we changed my brake fluid, my buddy used a pressure bleeder and just let it run until it came out clear, starting with the right rear caliper, then finishing the rest normally. This is a hand pumped pressurized can with a cap that seals over the brake reservoir. Easy, Peasy. It even had a pipe on the cap so it stays full without being overfull when you're done. He said that's the best way to bleed an ABS equipped car.
Maybe you have a different style of ABS unit with it's own reservoir. If so, that's going to be a PITA to bleed out.
IDK what to tell you, guy. I've never heard of an 02 WJ with 2 brake reservoirs. When we changed my brake fluid, my buddy used a pressure bleeder and just let it run until it came out clear, starting with the right rear caliper, then finishing the rest normally. This is a hand pumped pressurized can with a cap that seals over the brake reservoir. Easy, Peasy. It even had a pipe on the cap so it stays full without being overfull when you're done. He said that's the best way to bleed an ABS equipped car.
Maybe you have a different style of ABS unit with it's own reservoir. If so, that's going to be a PITA to bleed out.
Last edited by dave1123; Mar 19, 2017 at 01:55 PM.
