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On the subect of brakes...

Discussion in 'Early CJ5 and CJ6 Tech' started by madmax79, Apr 16, 2005.

  1. Apr 16, 2005
    madmax79

    madmax79 New Member

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    I finally instaled new rear brake likes since the originals rusted through. They were Auto Zone specials. Very easy install since I had a borrowed tubing bender. I bled the system and have excellent pedal pressure. The only problem is it pulls real hard to the right when brakes are applied now. I haven't pulled the drums yet because the PO said the shoes were recent. Is there an external adjustment somewhere on the front brakes or should I pull it apart and check it out?
     
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  2. Apr 16, 2005
    sparky

    sparky Sandgroper Staff Member Founder

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    Sounds like you need to adjust 'em.

    Are they 9", 10", or 11"?
     
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  3. Apr 16, 2005
    gte636p

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    67 has that slot for the star wheel at the bottom right?? or were they still using eccentrics
     
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  4. Apr 18, 2005
    madmax79

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    They appear to be 9" and there are no slots. This Jeep is apparently put together from a dozen other Jeeps, so no telling what year the brakes are.
     
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  5. Apr 18, 2005
    gte636p

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    if there are two bolt heads coming out from the ottom of the backing plate they'll adjust the shows when turned... they're kind of ike a cam shaft so rotating them will move things in and out (but only a given amount). other than that i'm lost as well
     
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  6. Apr 18, 2005
    Glenn

    Glenn Kinda grumpy old man Staff Member

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    To adjust the cam brakes you turn the adjusting bolt towards the outside. In other words on the driver's side front for example turn the front bolt towards the front of the vehicle and the rear bolt towards the rear of the vehicle.
     
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  7. Apr 18, 2005
    madmax79

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    The bolts on the bottom sound more like what it looks like. I'll check it out.
     
    madmax79, Apr 18, 2005
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