CJ-2A Power Disc Brake Install
The stock brakes on a CJ-2A are frightening by modern day standards. They use a single cylinder master cylinder that has no redundancy and small drums all around. I wanted to have a dual cylinder master cylinder and disk brakes up front. I also wanted power brakes because I was planning on running an automatic transmission. Domain: http://www.4x4wire.com
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Submitted by Code3TJ on 07/27/04
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CJ2A Remote Brake Fluid Reservoir
Checking or filling the brake fluid at the stock master cylinder is an absolute pain. You can reach down from under the hood and spill brake fluid everywhere. Or you can remove the access plate on the floorboard and spill your brake fluid from that direction. Even if not adding fluid, simply checking the brake fluid level is an unpleasant task that often gets ignored. Keep in mind that this reservoir simply keeps the stock master cylinder topped off. It also is a convenient filling port. The venting of the brake system is very important. The original vent was a small hole in the stock master cylinder cap. It was easy to get water in the reservoir from road spray or submersion. The remote reservoir has the vent up high for better protection. The reservoir I chose came from the clutch master cylinder on a '79-'85 Mazda RX7. Domain: http://www.vernco.com
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Submitted by Code3TJ on 07/11/04
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Dana 30 Disc Brake Conversion
Soon after I purchased the flat fender, I found a '72 CJ-5 in one of those cut and crush junk yards. The good news was the axles where in good shape and had 4.27:1 R&P. I purchased the front end for $50. The down side was the Dana 30 had drum brakes up front and my heart was set on disks up front. I happened to have a Dana 30 from an '81 CJ-5 with disks, but 3.54:1 R&P. To get the disks and low gears, I decided to upgrade the older Dana 30 to disks. The disk conversion for the drum Dana 30 is quite simple, no fabrication is required if you have the right parts. Domain: http://www.4x4wire.com
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Submitted by Code3TJ on 07/26/04
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Disc Break Conversion
Jeepndav's 71' Jeepster Commando came with 10 inch drum brakes from the factory. To help it stop better with the larger tires he decided to upgrade ..more Domain: http://www.jeepspeak.com
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Submitted by JeepSpeak on 01/01/04
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Drum Brake Overhaul
The rear drum brakes are pretty easy to overhaul yourself and I used no special tools at all. It is always a good idea to do one side at a time if possible so you can reference the other side if needed. The only thing you will have to check is if your drums need machining which you will know by a lip on the edge or any heat spots or scoring. Domain: http://go.jeep-xj.info
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Submitted by Code3TJ on 08/05/04 Edited
08/05/04
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Extended Front Brake Hoses
After my 2nd lift build-up, I was right at the ragged edge for my front brake hoses. When Lady flexed her front axle to the limit, the front brake hoses were right at the point of being too tight. I am still running stock lower control arms up front and that might be the reason I am not getting as much flex as some folks do....assuming I am not getting the maximum amount. But regardless of the reason, I just wasn't comfortable with the zero margin being given by the OEM hoses.
New "custom" lines are rather expensive, so I followed the suggestion of a CA friend of mine (thanks Robert) and opted to install a pair of stock YJ lines. These lines are several inches longer than the stock TJ lines. They can be had from any local auto parts store (I had to wait a couple of days while they ordered them) which makes it a pretty inexpensive and easy to do project. You will want both the left and right front hoses for a '95YJ. I got mine at a local Checker Auto store. Domain: http://www.stu-offroad.com
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Submitted by kizer on 11/24/03 Edited
01/13/04
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Front Disc Brake Pad, Rotor & Caliper Replacement
In this write-up i will teach you how to change your front disc brake pads, rotors & calipers. Domain: http://www.jeepsource.org
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Submitted by jeepsource on 12/02/05 Edited
12/02/05
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Front Disc Brakes on an Early Jeep
Converting an Early Jeep CJ to front Disk Brakes. By: By Steve Lane Domain: http://www.earlycj5.com
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Submitted by Stilgar on 10/24/03
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Hydro Boost Installation
Jeeps are notorious for poor stopping performance. Then you add two wheel disc, 4 wheel disc, larger tires, bigger engine so on and so forth and the brakes become almost useless when it comes to pressure and power.
Due to this problem we have devised a system that has worked wonderfully on all prototypes we have tried it on.
It’s a HydroBoost system that works off your power steering box and is a very easy installation that mounts directly to your firewall.
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Submitted by Code3TJ on 08/07/04 Edited
08/07/04
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Jeep Front Brake Overhaul
This writeup will cover a Jeep front brake overhaul, including: New brake pads, new rotors, remanufactured calipers and bleeding the brakes. Domain: http://www.jeephorizons.com
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Submitted by Code3TJ on 11/14/05
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Jeep Grand Cherokee Rear Brake Upgrade
Follow along as the author replaces the rear brakes on his Jeep ZJ Domain: http://www.jeephorizons.com
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Submitted by Code3TJ on 08/17/05
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Jeep Grand Cherokee ZJ Brake Upgrade and CV Boot Replacement
Follow along as the author replaces the CV boots on his Jeep ZJ and upgrades the front brakes Domain: http://www.jeephorizons.com
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Submitted by Code3TJ on 08/17/05
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Jeep TJ Front Disc Brake Pads
When it's time to service your Jeep's front disc brakes, do yourself a favor and do it yourself. This is an extremely easy maintenance job that anyone can do and the money you save can be forwarded to fun stuff!
With over 100,000 miles on my Jeep's odometer, this is the second time I've had to change out my brake pads and the first time to replace my rotors. In the past few thousand miles before servicing my brakes, I had noticed a pulsating sensation when braking which usually means one or both rotors are warped. Instead of trying to have them turned (can be done at Autozone for cheap), I decided it was just a good time to replace them with a new set.
For a set of Performance Friction brake pads and new ProStop rotors, my total out of pocket cost was just a little over $100. This could be done for less but I figure this is my Jeep and a few extra dollars will only do good :) Domain: http://www.4x4xplor.com
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Submitted by kizer on 04/27/05
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Line Locks
A line lock, also known as a roll stop, is an electronic solenoid which holds your wheels as if the brakes were on even when you don't have your foot on the pedal. Similar to a Trans-Brake, in racing it allows you to get your engine to launch RPMs before the light goes green. On trails rides it is equally useful holding you on steep inclines and precarious situations where you wish you had a third foot, particularly if you drive a stick. (It's also a great way to fake an e-brake during inspection time.) Domain: http://www.ne4wi.org
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Submitted by kizer on 12/04/03 Edited
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