How to reinstall the front disc brake on an ecj5?
Finish reinstalling the locking hubs and move to the brake hoses. In order to use the stock MC you have to remove the brass seat and check valve from the MC’s front brake outlet and reinstall just the seat. Tip – Use a screw and be careful not to ruin the seat.
How do you remove front disc brake hoses?
The Jeep started to pull due to a leaky wheel cylinder. Remove the stubborn brake hoses using 3/8” and 5/8” wrenches. Set the “S” line aside…We’ll come back to this later…I have an idea! Use a 3/4” drill bit and enlarge the brake line bracket.
Can you drive a jeep with your foot on the brakes?
Drive the Jeep a mile or two with your foot on the brakes a little (thanks jpflat2a). I completely forgot about this and was disappointed at first. The more I drive the Jeep the better the brakes function. Take your time bleeding the brake system and adjusting the rear drums.
How do you change the front disc brake?
Use a 3/4” drill bit and enlarge the brake line bracket. Take out your grinder and remove just enough material to allow the new brake line to slip through. Perfect. To remove the hub and drums, start by removing the six 5/32” allen screws from the Warn locking cap and remove cap.
Can a Jeep CJ be converted to disk brakes?
*When converting from drum to disk. You will need to cut and re-flair your existing hard brake line or bend new ones. These are not supplied. ’76-’86 Jeep CJ 5 – 7 & 8, AMC 20, Model 20 axle fits two piece & one piece axle conversions.
Finish reinstalling the locking hubs and move to the brake hoses. In order to use the stock MC you have to remove the brass seat and check valve from the MC’s front brake outlet and reinstall just the seat. Tip – Use a screw and be careful not to ruin the seat.
The Jeep started to pull due to a leaky wheel cylinder. Remove the stubborn brake hoses using 3/8” and 5/8” wrenches. Set the “S” line aside…We’ll come back to this later…I have an idea! Use a 3/4” drill bit and enlarge the brake line bracket.
Drive the Jeep a mile or two with your foot on the brakes a little (thanks jpflat2a). I completely forgot about this and was disappointed at first. The more I drive the Jeep the better the brakes function. Take your time bleeding the brake system and adjusting the rear drums.