FS[SouthEast]: Disc brake conversion kit
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From: Gainesville GA
Year: 1999
Model: Cherokee (XJ)
Engine: 4.0
I was only able to find 1 kit. It's off of a ZJ so you will get the backing plates, calipers, lug studs, portioning valve, caliper soft lines & drivers side e brake cable.
$235 shipped
$235 shipped
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From: Livermore, CA
Year: 1998
Model: Cherokee
Engine: I6 4.0L
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From: Livermore, CA
Year: 1998
Model: Cherokee
Engine: I6 4.0L
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From: Minnesota
Year: 2000
Model: Cherokee (XJ)
Engine: 4.0
Not sure if this is the exact spot to post.....just did the rear drum to disc conversion on 2000 XJ with 8.25 axle. Swap went well. Put in new lines and upgraded to disc/disc proportioning valve. I spent an extra 2 days trying to bleed the brakes. Finally found the answer online. The rear calipers have a right and left side. I had found several posts warning to be sure the bleeder was in the "up" position. This did not make sense to me. I assumed this referred to the direction the bleeder was pointing and did not consider the location of the bleeder in relation to the caliper (either over or under thinking. Probably the latter). Anyway, it finally dawned on me that I had the calipers on the wrong side. The bleeder is just a little off centered on the caliper. The correct position if for the bleeder to be a the highest spot on the caliper. I had them on the wrong sides and the bleeder was slightly lower that the highest point on the caliper allowing for an air pocket and inability to fully bleed the air out. Once these were swapped out, I had good brakes in less than 15 minutes. There is also a little plastic "tool" that screws into the sensor port of the proportioning valve that allows the valve to be bled more easily by holding the piston in a set position. This tool was a bit difficult to locate and I could not buy it locally. If you are going to need this, I would order it and have it on hand before I started the swap. All in all it took me about 20 hours for the swap. Six hours for the swap and 14 hours to figure out my mistakes with the calipers. Hoping this may save someone some of the headache.
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From: Gainesville GA
Year: 1999
Model: Cherokee (XJ)
Engine: 4.0
I really do appreciate all of the interest in the kits but I have no idea when I will be able to get any more.
I will post them for sale IF I can find them.
I will post them for sale IF I can find them.
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Model: Cherokee (XJ)
☆☆☆ This is a active for sale thread ☆☆☆ Edited 10/4/2019 prices are current
I do not keep them in stock. I will offer them for sale as I get them. First come, first served.
Any pm asking "Do I still sell them" will be ignored. Thank you.
I will only be offering the Liberty backing plates & calipers. Nothing else. $200 shipped.
If I am able to find the ZJ parts to make a full kit I will post it.
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I'm offering rear disc brakes to convert your Jeeps drums to disc's on a Dana 35 (will fit the c clip & non c clip model) 44, & Chrysler 8.25.
I will ship you everything you need to complete the conversion-minus rotors, usable E-brake shoes (shipped as cores) & possibly good pads. If you own a '97+ you can opt for a driver side E-brake cable for $10. I do not offer a passenger side E-brake cable. For the passenger side cable you can get one for a Liberty. For the '96 down you will not receive any e brake cables. You can reuse your cables if you have a small lift on any year XJ. All you need are 2 small cable clamps. Route the end around the actuator arm & clamp it. Or you can get new cables here.
https://www.cherokeeforum.com/f67/pa...7/#post3314054
With the Dana 44 you will need to get a set of bearing retainer plates. You will also need to redrill the holes in the backing plates to match the 44 housing mounting holes.
On the Dana 44 & Chrysler 8.25 you will need to enlarge the opening so it will slide over the axle tube.
With the c clip Dana 35 this is a direct bolt on.
$200 ('97 UP ONLY will need to add $10 if you want a drivers side e brake cable) for a ZJ/Dana 35 kit
or
IF AVAILABLE
$225 for a Liberty/Chrysler 8.25 kit shipped in the lower 48 states. Again, '97 & newer will need to add $10 if you want a drivers side e brake cable.
Please note: with the Liberty kits you will need ZJ soft lines
Here is a couple of write-up on the subject
-c clip Dana 35/Chrysler 8.25
https://www.cherokeeforum.com/f51/re...-8-25-a-57807/
-Dana 44
http://www.pirate4x4.com/tech/billav...kes/index.html
This is a idea of what you will be receiving, not pictured is the parts that go into the porportoning valve, which is included in the kit.
Attachment 352024
A video for the non c clip & Dana 44 guys
89 Cherokee Dana 35/44 Rear Disk Brake Conversion - YouTube
I do not keep them in stock. I will offer them for sale as I get them. First come, first served.
Any pm asking "Do I still sell them" will be ignored. Thank you.
I will only be offering the Liberty backing plates & calipers. Nothing else. $200 shipped.
If I am able to find the ZJ parts to make a full kit I will post it.
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
I'm offering rear disc brakes to convert your Jeeps drums to disc's on a Dana 35 (will fit the c clip & non c clip model) 44, & Chrysler 8.25.
I will ship you everything you need to complete the conversion-minus rotors, usable E-brake shoes (shipped as cores) & possibly good pads. If you own a '97+ you can opt for a driver side E-brake cable for $10. I do not offer a passenger side E-brake cable. For the passenger side cable you can get one for a Liberty. For the '96 down you will not receive any e brake cables. You can reuse your cables if you have a small lift on any year XJ. All you need are 2 small cable clamps. Route the end around the actuator arm & clamp it. Or you can get new cables here.
https://www.cherokeeforum.com/f67/pa...7/#post3314054
With the Dana 44 you will need to get a set of bearing retainer plates. You will also need to redrill the holes in the backing plates to match the 44 housing mounting holes.
On the Dana 44 & Chrysler 8.25 you will need to enlarge the opening so it will slide over the axle tube.
With the c clip Dana 35 this is a direct bolt on.
$200 ('97 UP ONLY will need to add $10 if you want a drivers side e brake cable) for a ZJ/Dana 35 kit
or
IF AVAILABLE
$225 for a Liberty/Chrysler 8.25 kit shipped in the lower 48 states. Again, '97 & newer will need to add $10 if you want a drivers side e brake cable.
Please note: with the Liberty kits you will need ZJ soft lines
Here is a couple of write-up on the subject
-c clip Dana 35/Chrysler 8.25
https://www.cherokeeforum.com/f51/re...-8-25-a-57807/
-Dana 44
http://www.pirate4x4.com/tech/billav...kes/index.html
This is a idea of what you will be receiving, not pictured is the parts that go into the porportoning valve, which is included in the kit.
Attachment 352024
A video for the non c clip & Dana 44 guys
89 Cherokee Dana 35/44 Rear Disk Brake Conversion - YouTube
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From: Greenville, SC
Year: 1998
Model: Cherokee (XJ)
Engine: 4.0
Hello, I was wondering if this was still an active thread and if so how’s the best way to contact you? My email is machartterrin@gmail.com
”I will post them for sale IF I can find them.”
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From: PHX, AZ
Year: 1993
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L
I have one of these kits I never installed on my Jeep.
No e-brake cables. It is for a Chrysler 8.25.
I am selling the Jeep it was for as well. I'll sell you the brake kit for $7k and throw in an entire 1993 XJ! ... Haha
I will sell the kit separately for $200 if anyone is interested, send DM.
If multiple people send DMs I will treat them first come first serve.
No e-brake cables. It is for a Chrysler 8.25.
I am selling the Jeep it was for as well. I'll sell you the brake kit for $7k and throw in an entire 1993 XJ! ... Haha
I will sell the kit separately for $200 if anyone is interested, send DM.
If multiple people send DMs I will treat them first come first serve.