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Offline mk333

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Brakes locking up???
« on: May 29, 2014, 12:55:35 PM »
My rear brakes seem to be locking up when it is raining out. When the roads are dry there's no problem but as soon as its wet out and after driving a km or so they lock up when coming to a stop. Thought it might be air in the brake lines, abs light doesn't come on but could be something to do with that also?....Any thoughts would be greatly appreciated once again.
« Last Edit: May 29, 2014, 12:57:09 PM by mk333 »

Offline Bnine

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Re: Brakes locking up???
« Reply #1 on: May 29, 2014, 02:29:18 PM »
Usually due to moisture or rust in the them. Give them a bit of a work out, and do some braking in revese to make sure they are adjusted.

Try that. See what happens.
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Offline Black Betty

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Re: Brakes locking up???
« Reply #2 on: May 29, 2014, 06:47:31 PM »
Happens to me in the yj all the time.  Only after it has sat for awhile.
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Offline mk333

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Re: Brakes locking up???
« Reply #3 on: June 03, 2014, 12:54:00 PM »
Thanks for the input. Will be looking more into it on the weekend.

Offline bRIBEGuy

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Re: Brakes locking up???
« Reply #4 on: June 09, 2014, 08:09:19 PM »
The drums on my XJ do the same thing.  Sucks....  :(
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Offline mk333

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Re: Brakes locking up???
« Reply #5 on: June 11, 2014, 12:56:51 PM »
My 01 xj has rear drum brakes and yes it sucks...sounds pretty bad. Took it out for a very light off road adventure this past weekend then gave it a good pressure wash and seems to be fine in the past few rains we've had....maybe it just missed the trails..lol