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4x4 Related Groups => Tech Talk => Topic started by: 80CJ on June 12, 2007, 02:40:28 PM

Title: Hot brakes
Post by: 80CJ on June 12, 2007, 02:40:28 PM

So I've got the 80CJ7 puring like a kitten but it's just having some trouble with the brakes now. I replaced both front calipers with new units b/c the old ones were trashed and I put new pads on while I was it. The fluid was nasty so I pumped in fluid until I got clean fluid as not to ruin the new calipers (or so I thought)

Now the front brakes don't seem to want to release as before so they get really hot while towing it or driving it. Could this be a master cylinder problem? It does drip a bit through the weep hole. The brakes were pretty much seized when I brought it home but I thought it was mainly the calipers but now I'm still fighting a less severe but still similar problem. Thanks. -Allen

Title: Hot brakes
Post by: hps4evr on June 12, 2007, 11:24:20 PM

are both of the calipers not letting go? did you clean and lube the sliders up? how are the rotors? i know the rotors are a pain to change. do you have power brakes?

Title: Hot brakes
Post by: 80CJ on June 12, 2007, 11:34:24 PM

Power brakes, lubed them up, rotors weren't hurt before, haven't taken a good look now.