Now Bill, I know lots of folks that take their Grands off road. They do
really well too..... Got photos to prove it.

I just thought of one more thing, make sure the lug nuts are put back on
with a torque wrench so the new rotors don't get warped from the start.

Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's

"L.W.(ßill) ------ III" wrote:
>
> Hi Paul,
> Your Grand Cherokee should have never been driven off road, so I
> wouldn't worry about the sealed hub bearings:
> http://www.off-road.com/jeep/cheroke...2_feb/bearing/ The rotors
> were a problem for hard drives, and probably have been replaced already,
> if yours at not pulsating than that's not a problem.
> Replacing pads and a big C clamp should be all you need:
> http://www.allpar.com/fix/Brakes.html Always buy a major brand:
> http://www.raybestos.com/usa/brakepads.htm Unless you're selling it to
> someone that doesn't mind whether it squeals, grabs and pulls.
> God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
> mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
>
> swbell wrote:
> >
> > 75K Miles.
> >
> > Planning to replace the front rotors. Wondering about replacing the
> > bearings while I'm at it. Parts stores list a front hub and bearing
> > assembly. Can anyone tell me if the bearings should be replaced and
> > repacked?
> >
> > Also, is a special tool needed to compress the calipers?
> >
> > TIA!
> >
> > Paul Nelson
> > 03 Rubicon,
> > 00 JGC

 

Now Bill, I know lots of folks that take their Grands off road. They do
really well too..... Got photos to prove it.

I just thought of one more thing, make sure the lug nuts are put back on
with a torque wrench so the new rotors don't get warped from the start.

Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's

"L.W.(ßill) ------ III" wrote:
>
> Hi Paul,
> Your Grand Cherokee should have never been driven off road, so I
> wouldn't worry about the sealed hub bearings:
> http://www.off-road.com/jeep/cheroke...2_feb/bearing/ The rotors
> were a problem for hard drives, and probably have been replaced already,
> if yours at not pulsating than that's not a problem.
> Replacing pads and a big C clamp should be all you need:
> http://www.allpar.com/fix/Brakes.html Always buy a major brand:
> http://www.raybestos.com/usa/brakepads.htm Unless you're selling it to
> someone that doesn't mind whether it squeals, grabs and pulls.
> God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
> mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
>
> swbell wrote:
> >
> > 75K Miles.
> >
> > Planning to replace the front rotors. Wondering about replacing the
> > bearings while I'm at it. Parts stores list a front hub and bearing
> > assembly. Can anyone tell me if the bearings should be replaced and
> > repacked?
> >
> > Also, is a special tool needed to compress the calipers?
> >
> > TIA!
> >
> > Paul Nelson
> > 03 Rubicon,
> > 00 JGC

 

Now Bill, I know lots of folks that take their Grands off road. They do
really well too..... Got photos to prove it.

I just thought of one more thing, make sure the lug nuts are put back on
with a torque wrench so the new rotors don't get warped from the start.

Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's

"L.W.(ßill) ------ III" wrote:
>
> Hi Paul,
> Your Grand Cherokee should have never been driven off road, so I
> wouldn't worry about the sealed hub bearings:
> http://www.off-road.com/jeep/cheroke...2_feb/bearing/ The rotors
> were a problem for hard drives, and probably have been replaced already,
> if yours at not pulsating than that's not a problem.
> Replacing pads and a big C clamp should be all you need:
> http://www.allpar.com/fix/Brakes.html Always buy a major brand:
> http://www.raybestos.com/usa/brakepads.htm Unless you're selling it to
> someone that doesn't mind whether it squeals, grabs and pulls.
> God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
> mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
>
> swbell wrote:
> >
> > 75K Miles.
> >
> > Planning to replace the front rotors. Wondering about replacing the
> > bearings while I'm at it. Parts stores list a front hub and bearing
> > assembly. Can anyone tell me if the bearings should be replaced and
> > repacked?
> >
> > Also, is a special tool needed to compress the calipers?
> >
> > TIA!
> >
> > Paul Nelson
> > 03 Rubicon,
> > 00 JGC

 

Yes, a c-clamp is nice. Don't strike the piston with a hammer.
"Mike Romain" <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
news:426E9A04.8C6C63F4@sympatico.ca...
> You have to buy the whole hub if you need bearings, they are sealed
> units now.
>
> I always use a large screwdriver and the old pads to pry the caliper
> back in before taking anything apart. Don't forget to open the
> reservoir cap so the fluid has a place to go. Lots of folks use a
> c-clamp to compress the piston too.
>
> Mike
> 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
> 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
>
> swbell wrote:
>>
>> 75K Miles.
>>
>> Planning to replace the front rotors. Wondering about replacing the
>> bearings while I'm at it. Parts stores list a front hub and bearing
>> assembly. Can anyone tell me if the bearings should be replaced and
>> repacked?
>>
>> Also, is a special tool needed to compress the calipers?
>>
>> TIA!
>>
>> Paul Nelson
>> 03 Rubicon,
>> 00 JGC

 

Yes, a c-clamp is nice. Don't strike the piston with a hammer.
"Mike Romain" <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
news:426E9A04.8C6C63F4@sympatico.ca...
> You have to buy the whole hub if you need bearings, they are sealed
> units now.
>
> I always use a large screwdriver and the old pads to pry the caliper
> back in before taking anything apart. Don't forget to open the
> reservoir cap so the fluid has a place to go. Lots of folks use a
> c-clamp to compress the piston too.
>
> Mike
> 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
> 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
>
> swbell wrote:
>>
>> 75K Miles.
>>
>> Planning to replace the front rotors. Wondering about replacing the
>> bearings while I'm at it. Parts stores list a front hub and bearing
>> assembly. Can anyone tell me if the bearings should be replaced and
>> repacked?
>>
>> Also, is a special tool needed to compress the calipers?
>>
>> TIA!
>>
>> Paul Nelson
>> 03 Rubicon,
>> 00 JGC

 

Yes, a c-clamp is nice. Don't strike the piston with a hammer.
"Mike Romain" <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
news:426E9A04.8C6C63F4@sympatico.ca...
> You have to buy the whole hub if you need bearings, they are sealed
> units now.
>
> I always use a large screwdriver and the old pads to pry the caliper
> back in before taking anything apart. Don't forget to open the
> reservoir cap so the fluid has a place to go. Lots of folks use a
> c-clamp to compress the piston too.
>
> Mike
> 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
> 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
>
> swbell wrote:
>>
>> 75K Miles.
>>
>> Planning to replace the front rotors. Wondering about replacing the
>> bearings while I'm at it. Parts stores list a front hub and bearing
>> assembly. Can anyone tell me if the bearings should be replaced and
>> repacked?
>>
>> Also, is a special tool needed to compress the calipers?
>>
>> TIA!
>>
>> Paul Nelson
>> 03 Rubicon,
>> 00 JGC

 

Yes, a c-clamp is nice. Don't strike the piston with a hammer.
"Mike Romain" <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
news:426E9A04.8C6C63F4@sympatico.ca...
> You have to buy the whole hub if you need bearings, they are sealed
> units now.
>
> I always use a large screwdriver and the old pads to pry the caliper
> back in before taking anything apart. Don't forget to open the
> reservoir cap so the fluid has a place to go. Lots of folks use a
> c-clamp to compress the piston too.
>
> Mike
> 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
> 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
>
> swbell wrote:
>>
>> 75K Miles.
>>
>> Planning to replace the front rotors. Wondering about replacing the
>> bearings while I'm at it. Parts stores list a front hub and bearing
>> assembly. Can anyone tell me if the bearings should be replaced and
>> repacked?
>>
>> Also, is a special tool needed to compress the calipers?
>>
>> TIA!
>>
>> Paul Nelson
>> 03 Rubicon,
>> 00 JGC

 

Just swapped my summer tires back on my car.
Apparantly in the midst of moving on New Year's Eve, I forgot to
re-torque the lugs after having a flat fixed at Canadian Tire.
(broke it down, cleaned the bead, and plugged a puncture)
They either banged those lugs on with the impact, or torqued them a hell
of a lot tighter than the 90ft/lbs I use... just I almost pulled my back
out getting that one wheel off....damn thankfull SWMBO didn't have to
change a flat on that wheel alone on a dark road....

Paul

Mike Romain wrote:
> Now Bill, I know lots of folks that take their Grands off road. They do
> really well too..... Got photos to prove it.
>
> I just thought of one more thing, make sure the lug nuts are put back on
> with a torque wrench so the new rotors don't get warped from the start.
>

 

Just swapped my summer tires back on my car.
Apparantly in the midst of moving on New Year's Eve, I forgot to
re-torque the lugs after having a flat fixed at Canadian Tire.
(broke it down, cleaned the bead, and plugged a puncture)
They either banged those lugs on with the impact, or torqued them a hell
of a lot tighter than the 90ft/lbs I use... just I almost pulled my back
out getting that one wheel off....damn thankfull SWMBO didn't have to
change a flat on that wheel alone on a dark road....

Paul

Mike Romain wrote:
> Now Bill, I know lots of folks that take their Grands off road. They do
> really well too..... Got photos to prove it.
>
> I just thought of one more thing, make sure the lug nuts are put back on
> with a torque wrench so the new rotors don't get warped from the start.
>

 

Just swapped my summer tires back on my car.
Apparantly in the midst of moving on New Year's Eve, I forgot to
re-torque the lugs after having a flat fixed at Canadian Tire.
(broke it down, cleaned the bead, and plugged a puncture)
They either banged those lugs on with the impact, or torqued them a hell
of a lot tighter than the 90ft/lbs I use... just I almost pulled my back
out getting that one wheel off....damn thankfull SWMBO didn't have to
change a flat on that wheel alone on a dark road....

Paul

Mike Romain wrote:
> Now Bill, I know lots of folks that take their Grands off road. They do
> really well too..... Got photos to prove it.
>
> I just thought of one more thing, make sure the lug nuts are put back on
> with a torque wrench so the new rotors don't get warped from the start.
>