How do you change the brake bracket on a Jeep Cherokee?

How do you change the brake bracket on a Jeep Cherokee?

Pull off the rear wheel to reveal the caliper, bracket, rotor and suspension. The rear brake caliper is held in place to the bracket by a nut on the top and a bolt on the bottom. Loosen the nut at the top of the caliper by turning it counterclockwise with a 10mm socket and a ratchet or a 10mm wrench.

How do you replace the disc brake pads on a jeep?

Loosen the nut at the top of the caliper by turning it counterclockwise with a 10mm socket and a ratchet or a 10mm wrench. If the caliper slider pin turns as you are attempting to loosen the nut, hold it in place with a 17mm wrench. Set the 10mm nut aside in a safe place.

How do you remove a parking brake from a car?

Block the front wheels and release the parking brake. Loosen the rear wheel lug nuts. Raise the rear axle with a jack, then support the vehicle on jack stands. Remove the rear wheels. Remove the brake drum from the brake assembly. If the drum does not pull off easily, apply penetrating oil when the hub meets the drum.

How do you remove a brake drum from a car?

Loosen the rear wheel lug nuts. Raise the rear axle with a jack, then support the vehicle on jack stands. Remove the rear wheels. Remove the brake drum from the brake assembly. If the drum does not pull off easily, apply penetrating oil when the hub meets the drum.

How do you replace brake pads on a Jeep Cherokee?

To remove the existing rotors and install new ones, remove the two bolts on the rear of the caliper bracket that attach it to the steering knuckle. Then loosen the old rotor with a rubber mallet, pull it off, and slide the new one in its place. I’ve had good luck with the Wagner ZD1734 ceramic brake pads.

How do you adjust the rear drum brake on a jeep?

Pull the adjuster lever downward and then unhook it from the adjuster lever pin attached to your Jeep’s brake shoe. 8. Unhook the brake shoe adjuster cable from the adjuster lever and set it aside. 9. Using a pair of vice grips, clamp onto the brake shoe return spring attached to the forward facing brake shoe and then pull it off the anchor pin.

How do you replace rear disc brake pads?

If your new set of rear pads includes replacement brake hardware, pull the old metal pad abutment or “anti-rattle” clips out of the top and bottom of the bracket. Apply a thin layer of brake caliper grease to the to new pad abutment clips where they will come in contact with the bracket or the new brake pads.

What do I need to remove rear brake drum?

If this is the first time removing your Jeep’s rear brake drums for service or replacement, you will need to first remove a couple of retaining clips securing it in place. These clips are attached to the wheel studs, look like brass washers and will require a small flathead screwdriver and/or needle nose pliers to remove.

How to remove disc brake caliper from Jeep?

Remove the disc brake caliper and adapter as an assembly and hang it out of the way using wire or a bungee cord. Use care not to overextend the brake hose when doing this. Remove the rotor retaining bolt and remove the rotor from the hub and bearing.

How can I tighten my brake caliper bolts?

Tighten the two caliper bolts in the counterclockwise direction (as seen from the outside of the SUV) with the 10mm socket or wrench to just past hand tight or about 20 to 25 lb-ft of torque. If your brake pedal has been feeling soft or spongy, the brake fluid might be contaminated with water or the brake lines may contain a few air bubbles.

Is it OK to compress rear brake caliper?

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Brake Caliper Piston Compressor Windback. This is what should be used: http://amzn.to/2ECIIWW It is not recommended that you compress a wind back caliper in this fashion and you run the risk of damaging the rubber boot or damaging the brake caliper piston. I only recommend using this method if you are in a jam.

How do you change the rear brake pad?

To move the rear caliper, you will have to disconnect the bracket that hydraulic hose to the caliper and knuckle. When installing the new pads, make sure the small post on the lower backside of the inboard pad lines up with one of the slots on the piston.

Why is my park brake not working on my Jeep Cherokee?

If the electric park brake (EPB) switch is actuated with the caliper removed from the caliper bracket and still connected electrically, the EPB motor will fully extend causing damage to the caliper piston. Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable before servicing any EPB component.

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