Drums to Rotors C 8.25

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May 27, 2016 | 05:34 PM

#31

SatiricalHen

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From: Greenville, SC

Year: 1999

Model: Cherokee(XJ)

Engine: 4.0

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Originally Posted by Turbo X_J

Either the pressure differential valve not centered or having the parking brake engaged with the ignition "ON" will activate the indicator light.

oh I know I fixed the problem I had now. I was just letting them know there is an indicator if the valve is stuck one way or the other for some reason.

May 27, 2016 | 06:12 PM

#32

Jeep Driver

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Model: Cherokee

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Originally Posted by Fred/N0AZZ

Big David supplies the valve with his kits and it does make a difference also when you change it, better braking. His kits are the best way to go for a swap cheapest and you do get it all.

I'm living proof that no valve is necessary.

That was my only point.

Others see my comment as irrelevant, maybe so.

May 27, 2016 | 07:58 PM

#33

cruiser54

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From: Prescott, Az

Year: 1990

Model: Cherokee (XJ)

Engine: 4.0

I have not done the swap with no valve, but I have done it with the original guts and then with the ZJ guts. There is better stopping with the ZJ guts.

May 27, 2016 | 08:38 PM

#34

EZEARL

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From: WV

Year: '96

Model: Cherokee

Did you install the ZJ PV parts after bleeding the system with the XJ PV parts in place? I installed all the parts in BD's kit before bleeding the system and the bleeder on the PV kept blowing the rubber cap off and squirting fluid.

May 31, 2016 | 11:23 AM

#35

JeepWoman

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From: Pasadena, Md.

Year: 94

Model: Cherokee (XJ)

Engine: 4.0 H.O.

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Originally Posted by rgallardo

Is it worth upgrading to rotors on the rear? Have an 8.25 and need to do the brakes, new drums, shoes, kit. For the money it's about the same to switch to rotors/calipers from drums. At least the kit from summit is the same. I plan on going to 33" tires with a 4.5" lift and carrying plenty of camping gear. I can't really find anything on the site about this specific topic. I did see the ZJ upgrade, but mine is a little bit older a 1993.

Just finished mine on a 93. Parts from Dave as mentioned in replys. A little work, but well worth it!