BRAKE problem ! Need suggestions!
I have a 1991 jeep cherokee limited , so lately iv been driving it and out no were my breaks started to make air noise everytime i would push down on them, as well the peddle was going to the floor, another thing if i cotinue to push the peddle down hard it make my jeep idle higher, now i have bleed them many times n the peddle still goes to the floor n ot hardly breaks, now i do have abs but.it was never connected , had ot for 3years n it just started happening , now im not sure if it might be the break booster or MC or the diaphragm? Any ideas ??
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From: Puyallup wa
Year: 1999
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.5L Stroker
Vacume problem. Start checking vacume lines from booster to motor. will cause all of the symptoms you are describing. If you can't find leak its the booster. Try a tube up to your ear while its running and probe around vacume canister and vacume lines.should hear where leak is.
Vacume problem. Start checking vacume lines from booster to motor. will cause all of the symptoms you are describing. If you can't find leak its the booster. Try a tube up to your ear while its running and probe around vacume canister and vacume lines.should hear where leak is.
Well i checked all the hoses they seem to be fine, the air nose absolutely only happens when i push hard on the peddle n it stays hissing n u hear it as when wen u push on the peddle but only stays hissing when u hold it down to the floor , tje peddle is hard when the jeep is off soon as u turn it on it gets really soft
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I would check diaphragm in master if it looks good then its the booster. If you can check vacume line with gage as you press brake it may show you what is happing. I would try to have someone press brake as you descibe and listen with a stethoscope or small hose to determine where noise is coming from. Gonna be the fastest way to determine problem.
I would check diaphragm in master if it looks good then its the booster. If you can check vacume line with gage as you press brake it may show you what is happing. I would try to have someone press brake as you descibe and listen with a stethoscope or small hose to determine where noise is coming from. Gonna be the fastest way to determine problem.
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From: Southern Oregon
Year: 1990
Model: Cherokee
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You have some odd breaks, I usually sit down eat a snack and drink a pop or something for 10 min or so.
Now I'd we are talking about brakes that makes more sense, sounds like that JY brake booster is failing on you. What can you say it's a JY part could last you 15 years or it could be the reason the jeep was in the JY anyway, you never know.
Now I'd we are talking about brakes that makes more sense, sounds like that JY brake booster is failing on you. What can you say it's a JY part could last you 15 years or it could be the reason the jeep was in the JY anyway, you never know.
You have some odd breaks, I usually sit down eat a snack and drink a pop or something for 10 min or so.
Now I'd we are talking about brakes that makes more sense, sounds like that JY brake booster is failing on you. What can you say it's a JY part could last you 15 years or it could be the reason the jeep was in the JY anyway, you never know.
Now I'd we are talking about brakes that makes more sense, sounds like that JY brake booster is failing on you. What can you say it's a JY part could last you 15 years or it could be the reason the jeep was in the JY anyway, you never know.
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From: Northern CA
Year: 1995
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
Hi I have a 96 Jeep grand Cherokee limited changed calibers brakes and bled the breaks and it is tight when the car is off but when you crank the car the breaks go to the floor I'm stumped is there still air in the lines or what please help


