Rear drum break problems

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Dec 16, 2013 | 02:20 AM

TheXJ

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Year: 1996

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0

Rear drum break problems

I have a 96 Cherokee country, it seems like the springs inside my drum on the right side are weak and don't pull the brake pads pack after they've been compressed out to stop. Anyone have an idea of what the problem may be?

Disc brake conversion soon, need to solve this problem till then.

Dec 16, 2013 | 10:12 AM

NJDevL28

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Year: 2004

Model: Grand Cherokee

Engine: I6

Welcome. You will watn to ask you r question in the Grand Cherokee Tech thread.

Dec 16, 2013 | 10:57 AM

Ianf406

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From: Missoula, MT

Year: 1999

Model: Cherokee

Engine: Golen 4.6 Stroker, AFE Headers, 62mm TB, 24 LB Injectors, Brown Dog kit, HF Cat, 3" Exhaust

As the other guy said, you will get many more responses if you ask in there (not many people frequent this area). Oh and Welcome to Cherokee Forum! I was going to tell you just rip them off and put disks on but it looks you already had that in mind.

Dec 16, 2013 | 11:53 AM

XJwonders

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From: west chester, pa

Year: 1999

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Welcome

Dec 16, 2013 | 12:01 PM

PocketsEmpty

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From: York, PA

Year: 1998

Model: Cherokee

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Doesnt look like OP has a Grand. I expect a mod to move the thread to OEM Tech...anywho, it sounds like you could have a bad wheel cylinder. If the shoes are about due for replacing, you might as well get all new stuff.

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Or do rear ZJ disc conversion.