Upgraded brake issue
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From: Dubuque IA,Libertyville IL
Year: 1992
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0 HO
i had the same problem. i also upgraded mine. but for me it happened maybe once a month. fluid levels were fine, vaccum was great. for me the issue was the rear drum brakes needed to be adjusted they dont like to auto adjust anymore. try tighting up the rear brakes and see if that fixes it
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From: Broward County Fl.
Year: 1989 xj sport 2dr
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 12 hole bosch Injectors
i had the same problem. i also upgraded mine. but for me it happened maybe once a month. fluid levels were fine, vaccum was great. for me the issue was the rear drum brakes needed to be adjusted they dont like to auto adjust anymore. try tighting up the rear brakes and see if that fixes it
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From: Jacksonville, FL
Year: 92
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
Originally Posted by lowrange2
Mine's a different master... but I used a 04 WJ booster/master assy.
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From: Lantana, Fl
Year: 1996
Model: Cherokee (XJ)
Engine: 4.Slow
Originally Posted by N20jeep
Just curious, if maybe he's still using the single diaphragm master with the dual booster. It "may" be overpowering the master.
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From: Jacksonville, FL
Year: 92
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
Originally Posted by Outlaw Star
Overpowering the master will cause pressure loss. Seen it in a few E series Ford vans. The pressure blows right past the rear seal in the master and causes the fluid to either fill the booster or be sucked into the engine via the vacuum line.
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From: Broward County Fl.
Year: 1989 xj sport 2dr
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 12 hole bosch Injectors
Bone dry every time pulled
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From: Broward County Fl.
Year: 1989 xj sport 2dr
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 12 hole bosch Injectors
All was fine for about two years now gonna try another booster if that dont fix it gonna get big rock and chain throw out window when stopping ...lol...
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From: Broward County Fl.
Year: 1989 xj sport 2dr
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