TJ rear disk brakes
 

Before winter I want to pull my rear wheels and check the brakes and
lubricate the calipers. Are there any special tools I need?

Thanks!

Ken
'03 TJ Sport

Re: TJ rear disk brakes
 

I might add I mean special tools to remove the calipers. Don't really want
to pull a wheel only to find out I have to put it back on to go buy some
special socket.


"Ken Knapp" <notnotskyking@nep.net> wrote in message
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> Before winter I want to pull my rear wheels and check the brakes and
> lubricate the calipers. Are there any special tools I need?
>
> Thanks!
>
> Ken
> '03 TJ Sport
>

Re: TJ rear disk brakes
 

I might add I mean special tools to remove the calipers. Don't really want
to pull a wheel only to find out I have to put it back on to go buy some
special socket.


"Ken Knapp" <notnotskyking@nep.net> wrote in message
news:11kgn0h9og1eda6@corp.supernews.com...
> Before winter I want to pull my rear wheels and check the brakes and
> lubricate the calipers. Are there any special tools I need?
>
> Thanks!
>
> Ken
> '03 TJ Sport
>

Re: TJ rear disk brakes
 

I might add I mean special tools to remove the calipers. Don't really want
to pull a wheel only to find out I have to put it back on to go buy some
special socket.


"Ken Knapp" <notnotskyking@nep.net> wrote in message
news:11kgn0h9og1eda6@corp.supernews.com...
> Before winter I want to pull my rear wheels and check the brakes and
> lubricate the calipers. Are there any special tools I need?
>
> Thanks!
>
> Ken
> '03 TJ Sport
>

Re: TJ rear disk brakes
 

Ken Knapp did pass the time by typing:
> I might add I mean special tools to remove the calipers. Don't really want
> to pull a wheel only to find out I have to put it back on to go buy some
> special socket.

No real special tools, the caliper should just unbolt and slide off.
Just don't hang it by the hoses, use a wire hanger to support it.

Rear discs have a hat and inside shoes for the emergency brake so if you
have the e-brake set while working you probably won't be able to remove
the disc. :)

Apart from that it's fairly easy. IF your going to replace pads you will
want a large C clamp to push the piston back in. Use the old pad and don't
push directly on the piston cup.

Standard warning: keep greese off the pad face and disc and wipe, don't blow
the dust out. BrakeKleen is a good all purpose degreaser.

--
DougW

Re: TJ rear disk brakes
 

Ken Knapp did pass the time by typing:
> I might add I mean special tools to remove the calipers. Don't really want
> to pull a wheel only to find out I have to put it back on to go buy some
> special socket.

No real special tools, the caliper should just unbolt and slide off.
Just don't hang it by the hoses, use a wire hanger to support it.

Rear discs have a hat and inside shoes for the emergency brake so if you
have the e-brake set while working you probably won't be able to remove
the disc. :)

Apart from that it's fairly easy. IF your going to replace pads you will
want a large C clamp to push the piston back in. Use the old pad and don't
push directly on the piston cup.

Standard warning: keep greese off the pad face and disc and wipe, don't blow
the dust out. BrakeKleen is a good all purpose degreaser.

--
DougW

Re: TJ rear disk brakes
 

Ken Knapp did pass the time by typing:
> I might add I mean special tools to remove the calipers. Don't really want
> to pull a wheel only to find out I have to put it back on to go buy some
> special socket.

No real special tools, the caliper should just unbolt and slide off.
Just don't hang it by the hoses, use a wire hanger to support it.

Rear discs have a hat and inside shoes for the emergency brake so if you
have the e-brake set while working you probably won't be able to remove
the disc. :)

Apart from that it's fairly easy. IF your going to replace pads you will
want a large C clamp to push the piston back in. Use the old pad and don't
push directly on the piston cup.

Standard warning: keep greese off the pad face and disc and wipe, don't blow
the dust out. BrakeKleen is a good all purpose degreaser.

--
DougW

Re: TJ rear disk brakes
 

Use a liberal (excessive) amount of brake cleaner and make sure you are
using top-of-the-line not OEM brake pads.

I am quite (and quietly) pleased with my Wagner Thermo-Quiet pads. They
come from the factory with the shims already affixed to prevent disc squeal
and vibration
http://www.federal-mogul.com/vgn/ima...%20back.OL.pdf


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"DougW" <post.replies@invalid.address> wrote in message
news:SUb2f.2707$xE1.2387@okepread07...
> Ken Knapp did pass the time by typing:
>> I might add I mean special tools to remove the calipers. Don't really
>> want
>> to pull a wheel only to find out I have to put it back on to go buy some
>> special socket.
>
> No real special tools, the caliper should just unbolt and slide off.
> Just don't hang it by the hoses, use a wire hanger to support it.
>
> Rear discs have a hat and inside shoes for the emergency brake so if you
> have the e-brake set while working you probably won't be able to remove
> the disc. :)
>
> Apart from that it's fairly easy. IF your going to replace pads you will
> want a large C clamp to push the piston back in. Use the old pad and
> don't
> push directly on the piston cup.
>
> Standard warning: keep greese off the pad face and disc and wipe, don't
> blow
> the dust out. BrakeKleen is a good all purpose degreaser.
>
> --
> DougW
>

Re: TJ rear disk brakes
 

Use a liberal (excessive) amount of brake cleaner and make sure you are
using top-of-the-line not OEM brake pads.

I am quite (and quietly) pleased with my Wagner Thermo-Quiet pads. They
come from the factory with the shims already affixed to prevent disc squeal
and vibration
http://www.federal-mogul.com/vgn/ima...%20back.OL.pdf


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"DougW" <post.replies@invalid.address> wrote in message
news:SUb2f.2707$xE1.2387@okepread07...
> Ken Knapp did pass the time by typing:
>> I might add I mean special tools to remove the calipers. Don't really
>> want
>> to pull a wheel only to find out I have to put it back on to go buy some
>> special socket.
>
> No real special tools, the caliper should just unbolt and slide off.
> Just don't hang it by the hoses, use a wire hanger to support it.
>
> Rear discs have a hat and inside shoes for the emergency brake so if you
> have the e-brake set while working you probably won't be able to remove
> the disc. :)
>
> Apart from that it's fairly easy. IF your going to replace pads you will
> want a large C clamp to push the piston back in. Use the old pad and
> don't
> push directly on the piston cup.
>
> Standard warning: keep greese off the pad face and disc and wipe, don't
> blow
> the dust out. BrakeKleen is a good all purpose degreaser.
>
> --
> DougW
>

Re: TJ rear disk brakes
 

Use a liberal (excessive) amount of brake cleaner and make sure you are
using top-of-the-line not OEM brake pads.

I am quite (and quietly) pleased with my Wagner Thermo-Quiet pads. They
come from the factory with the shims already affixed to prevent disc squeal
and vibration
http://www.federal-mogul.com/vgn/ima...%20back.OL.pdf


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2002 Jeep WJ 4 Liter Automatic
Sharing is why we are all here....... or should be.
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"DougW" <post.replies@invalid.address> wrote in message
news:SUb2f.2707$xE1.2387@okepread07...
> Ken Knapp did pass the time by typing:
>> I might add I mean special tools to remove the calipers. Don't really
>> want
>> to pull a wheel only to find out I have to put it back on to go buy some
>> special socket.
>
> No real special tools, the caliper should just unbolt and slide off.
> Just don't hang it by the hoses, use a wire hanger to support it.
>
> Rear discs have a hat and inside shoes for the emergency brake so if you
> have the e-brake set while working you probably won't be able to remove
> the disc. :)
>
> Apart from that it's fairly easy. IF your going to replace pads you will
> want a large C clamp to push the piston back in. Use the old pad and
> don't
> push directly on the piston cup.
>
> Standard warning: keep greese off the pad face and disc and wipe, don't
> blow
> the dust out. BrakeKleen is a good all purpose degreaser.
>
> --
> DougW
>