Can you adjust the brakes on a jeep TJ?
The rear drum brakes on a Jeep TJ have been designed with a self-adjusting mechanism. Typically, no adjustments are needed to the brakes unless you have just replaced the drums, shoes or have removed the shoes for other reasons. Below are instructions on how to adjust your rear drum brakes using a brake spoon adjuster tool.
Where can I buy brake shoes for my Jeep TJ?
You can find and purchase drum brake shoes, replacement hardware/spring kit, and all the other tools you need to service your Jeep TJ’s rear brakes at Autozone, Kragen, Napa and Pepboys. If needed, most of these stores should be able to resurface your old brake drums if needed for a small fee.
How do you remove the drum brake on a jeep?
Starting with the driver side drum brake, use a pair of needle nose vice grips to clamp on, unhook and remove your Jeep’s brake shoe spring. 6. Using a pair of needle nose pliers, lift up and remove your Jeep’s brake shoe adjuster lever spring. 7.
How to replace drum brake shoes + change wheel cylinder?
If you have this leaking brake fluid issue in the drum brake, then the brake shoes must also be replaced. The drum is a little rusted on, but a few light taps with the hammer help. Now I can simply pull the drum off. Inside the brake, everything is covered with brake dust and fluid. I insert the new cylinder and connect the brake line fitting.
You can find and purchase drum brake shoes, replacement hardware/spring kit, and all the other tools you need to service your Jeep TJ’s rear brakes at Autozone, Kragen, Napa and Pepboys. If needed, most of these stores should be able to resurface your old brake drums if needed for a small fee.
The rear drum brakes on a Jeep TJ have been designed with a self-adjusting mechanism. Typically, no adjustments are needed to the brakes unless you have just replaced the drums, shoes or have removed the shoes for other reasons. Below are instructions on how to adjust your rear drum brakes using a brake spoon adjuster tool.
Starting with the driver side drum brake, use a pair of needle nose vice grips to clamp on, unhook and remove your Jeep’s brake shoe spring. 6. Using a pair of needle nose pliers, lift up and remove your Jeep’s brake shoe adjuster lever spring. 7.
How can I adjust my rear drum brake?
Below are instructions on how to adjust your rear drum brakes using a brake spoon adjuster tool. 1. Place a floor jack underneath the differential of your rear axle and raise it high enough so that the tires are lifted off the ground a bit.