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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
How do you install a drum brake on a jeep?
Install the hold down spring and retainers onto your new forward facing brake shoe. Then, reach behind your Jeep’s drum brake backing plate and press on the hold down spring pin. Using a brake spring compressor tool, push on the brake shoe hold down spring retainer, feed the pin through the center of it and give it a twist to lock it onto the pin.
Install the hold down spring and retainers onto your new forward facing brake shoe. Then, reach behind your Jeep’s drum brake backing plate and press on the hold down spring pin. Using a brake spring compressor tool, push on the brake shoe hold down spring retainer, feed the pin through the center of it and give it a twist to lock it onto the pin.
What causes rear wheel to lock up when braking?
Problem: One or both rear wheels lockup during braking or the rear end of the car squats when braking. Cause: Rear Wheel lockup or squatting has many causes. Here is the list of possible causes: Service and parking brake adjustment. Rear brake hardware. Shoe lands or bosses. GM clip in wheel cylinders. Brake drum condition.