How do you fix a corroded socket?
Soak the corroded area with white vinegar. Wet a rag or paper towels with white vinegar. Apply the damp rag to the rusted surface, and let sit for several hours, occasionally rewetting the rag with vinegar. When done, use a rag, a plastic scrubber, or steel wool to wipe or scrub away as much loose rust as you can.
How do you adjust the brakes on a Jeep Cherokee?
Snug the bleeder down then have your friend let off the pedal. Repeat this procedure a few times until no more air comes out and the pedal firms back up. Tighten the bleeder fully holding the valve body with the crescent wrench. Don’t overtorque it or you risk damaging the valve or the brake lines!
Where is the brake proportioning valve on a Jeep Cherokee?
The rear line (at far left of valve) divides into two seperate lines at the rear axle which in turn feeds each wheel cylinder or caliper. First off, put some shop rags below the valve to protect your paint. Brake fluid eats paint and many plastics!
What to do about brake bleeder in Jeep Cherokee?
With the bleeder slightly loosened, top off the brake fluid in the master cylinder, replace the cover and have a friend GENTLY press and hold the pedal while ya crack the bleeder a little bit but not too much! Remember! That spring is just dying to shoot out of there!
Where is the bleeder cap on a Jeep Cherokee?
Snug down with your socket but don’t fully tighten down the bleeder cap just yet. Under this rubber cover, you’ll find the bleeder cap’s nipple. If you haven’t applied the brakes during all of this, you won’t have any air in the system and can just bleed the proportioning valve itself.
Where are the brake lights on a Jeep Cherokee?
There are usually three lights in the Jeep Cherokee rear taillight assembly and the top one is the brake light. Twist the back of the bulb counterclockwise to remove the bulb from the back of the assembly.
How do you put a brake light back together?
Twist the back of the bulb counterclockwise to remove the bulb from the back of the assembly. Pull the brake light out of the socket and insert the new bulb. Have a helper step on the brake pedal to ensure the light is working before putting the assembly back together.
Where can I change the brake light bulbs?
The bulbs are easy and quick to change and quite affordable at the auto parts store. Go ahead and change the brake lights yourself and save some money on labor charges. Lift up the rear hatch. Locate the two screws on the rail of the hatch at the side of the rear taillight assembly. Remove the two screws with the screwdriver.