need help for the pros for TJ front brakes that stick
 

I have a 2002 TJ with new pads in the front ( put on early summer). I
was driving to work this morning and the front brakes stayed on. I
could feel the resistance and noticed the smell, and the drag from the
front. Both front wheels were hot to touch. What causes both of them
to stay on? The jeep was in a garage overnight so they were not frozen.
I assume it must be the module that controls the braking, but if there
is anything I can check it would be a help.

Re: need help for the pros for TJ front brakes that stick
 

sounds like sticking callipers and or warped rotors. The callipers can be
rebuilt but generally for the price you may as well replace them, if the
rotors are warped (and they would be warped bad if their the culprit)
replace them don't even bother with having them turned. I'm sure someone
else will have better suggestions or experience with this so I'll leave
confirmation to Bill, Doug and a few others, but these are your most likely
candidates.

Snow 93XJ


<snowboardripper@hotmail.com> wrote in message
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>I have a 2002 TJ with new pads in the front ( put on early summer). I
> was driving to work this morning and the front brakes stayed on. I
> could feel the resistance and noticed the smell, and the drag from the
> front. Both front wheels were hot to touch. What causes both of them
> to stay on? The jeep was in a garage overnight so they were not frozen.
> I assume it must be the module that controls the braking, but if there
> is anything I can check it would be a help.
>

Re: need help for the pros for TJ front brakes that stick
 

sounds like sticking callipers and or warped rotors. The callipers can be
rebuilt but generally for the price you may as well replace them, if the
rotors are warped (and they would be warped bad if their the culprit)
replace them don't even bother with having them turned. I'm sure someone
else will have better suggestions or experience with this so I'll leave
confirmation to Bill, Doug and a few others, but these are your most likely
candidates.

Snow 93XJ


<snowboardripper@hotmail.com> wrote in message
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>I have a 2002 TJ with new pads in the front ( put on early summer). I
> was driving to work this morning and the front brakes stayed on. I
> could feel the resistance and noticed the smell, and the drag from the
> front. Both front wheels were hot to touch. What causes both of them
> to stay on? The jeep was in a garage overnight so they were not frozen.
> I assume it must be the module that controls the braking, but if there
> is anything I can check it would be a help.
>

Re: need help for the pros for TJ front brakes that stick
 

sounds like sticking callipers and or warped rotors. The callipers can be
rebuilt but generally for the price you may as well replace them, if the
rotors are warped (and they would be warped bad if their the culprit)
replace them don't even bother with having them turned. I'm sure someone
else will have better suggestions or experience with this so I'll leave
confirmation to Bill, Doug and a few others, but these are your most likely
candidates.

Snow 93XJ


<snowboardripper@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:1104847421.069965.297790@z14g2000cwz.googlegr oups.com...
>I have a 2002 TJ with new pads in the front ( put on early summer). I
> was driving to work this morning and the front brakes stayed on. I
> could feel the resistance and noticed the smell, and the drag from the
> front. Both front wheels were hot to touch. What causes both of them
> to stay on? The jeep was in a garage overnight so they were not frozen.
> I assume it must be the module that controls the braking, but if there
> is anything I can check it would be a help.
>

Re: need help for the pros for TJ front brakes that stick
 

If you have anti lock brakes you might have some controller issues but
I'd be looking at corrosion on the caliper pins. The calipers are free
floating on some pins that attach the whole works to the steering
knuckle. If those bind up (snow and salt really do a number on them!),
the outside pad will not release properly. If you have chewed up a
rotor, buy a new one, don't have the old ones resurfaced. Prices on new
aftermarket ones have come down in recent years, probability of warpage
after turning has gone up, just not worth the hassle.

snowboardripper@hotmail.com wrote:

> I have a 2002 TJ with new pads in the front ( put on early summer). I
> was driving to work this morning and the front brakes stayed on. I
> could feel the resistance and noticed the smell, and the drag from the
> front. Both front wheels were hot to touch. What causes both of them
> to stay on? The jeep was in a garage overnight so they were not frozen.
> I assume it must be the module that controls the braking, but if there
> is anything I can check it would be a help.
>

Re: need help for the pros for TJ front brakes that stick
 

If you have anti lock brakes you might have some controller issues but
I'd be looking at corrosion on the caliper pins. The calipers are free
floating on some pins that attach the whole works to the steering
knuckle. If those bind up (snow and salt really do a number on them!),
the outside pad will not release properly. If you have chewed up a
rotor, buy a new one, don't have the old ones resurfaced. Prices on new
aftermarket ones have come down in recent years, probability of warpage
after turning has gone up, just not worth the hassle.

snowboardripper@hotmail.com wrote:

> I have a 2002 TJ with new pads in the front ( put on early summer). I
> was driving to work this morning and the front brakes stayed on. I
> could feel the resistance and noticed the smell, and the drag from the
> front. Both front wheels were hot to touch. What causes both of them
> to stay on? The jeep was in a garage overnight so they were not frozen.
> I assume it must be the module that controls the braking, but if there
> is anything I can check it would be a help.
>

Re: need help for the pros for TJ front brakes that stick
 

If you have anti lock brakes you might have some controller issues but
I'd be looking at corrosion on the caliper pins. The calipers are free
floating on some pins that attach the whole works to the steering
knuckle. If those bind up (snow and salt really do a number on them!),
the outside pad will not release properly. If you have chewed up a
rotor, buy a new one, don't have the old ones resurfaced. Prices on new
aftermarket ones have come down in recent years, probability of warpage
after turning has gone up, just not worth the hassle.

snowboardripper@hotmail.com wrote:

> I have a 2002 TJ with new pads in the front ( put on early summer). I
> was driving to work this morning and the front brakes stayed on. I
> could feel the resistance and noticed the smell, and the drag from the
> front. Both front wheels were hot to touch. What causes both of them
> to stay on? The jeep was in a garage overnight so they were not frozen.
> I assume it must be the module that controls the braking, but if there
> is anything I can check it would be a help.
>

Re: need help for the pros for TJ front brakes that stick
 

I do not think it is the caliper since the chances of both of the
siezing at the same time is strange. I do not have ABS. But they both
stuck on with equal pressure since the jeep did not pull completely to
1 side. Also I do not think it is the rotors either since again both
of them going at the same time is odd.
Is there a chip or module that controls both brakes. I think that this
is the cause. It really seams like what ever unit sends the braking to
the front is not working correctly.

Re: need help for the pros for TJ front brakes that stick
 

I do not think it is the caliper since the chances of both of the
siezing at the same time is strange. I do not have ABS. But they both
stuck on with equal pressure since the jeep did not pull completely to
1 side. Also I do not think it is the rotors either since again both
of them going at the same time is odd.
Is there a chip or module that controls both brakes. I think that this
is the cause. It really seams like what ever unit sends the braking to
the front is not working correctly.

Re: need help for the pros for TJ front brakes that stick
 

I do not think it is the caliper since the chances of both of the
siezing at the same time is strange. I do not have ABS. But they both
stuck on with equal pressure since the jeep did not pull completely to
1 side. Also I do not think it is the rotors either since again both
of them going at the same time is odd.
Is there a chip or module that controls both brakes. I think that this
is the cause. It really seams like what ever unit sends the braking to
the front is not working correctly.