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CJ5 Brake Question

Discussion in 'Early CJ5 and CJ6 Tech' started by JimmyHilkene, Apr 18, 2005.

  1. Apr 18, 2005
    JimmyHilkene

    JimmyHilkene New Member

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    I have been slowly restoring a 1964 Jeep CJ5. It has not been driven much over the past 10 years or so. At this point, the engine is running nicely. I had it out today and drove it around the neighborhood. After about 20 minutes or so of driving stop and go, the brakes seemed to lock after stopping. Does anyone know specifically what would cause the brakes to lock like this? I was still able to get her in the garage but there was lots of friction...no noise though. I have not done anything to the brakes yet. Return springs?

    Thanks.

    JimmyHilkene
     
    JimmyHilkene, Apr 18, 2005
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  2. Apr 18, 2005
    Glenn

    Glenn Kinda grumpy old man Staff Member

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    Since it's been sitting for a long time could be one or more of several things. Front flex hoses bad inside and not letting fluid return after the brakes are released, sticking wheel cylinder(s) or master cylinder, dirty or greasy linings sticking to drums, adjustment although probably the least chance of it being the cause.
     
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  3. Apr 18, 2005
    $ sink

    $ sink Gazillians of posts

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    Try carefully cracking the lines at the MC and see if that relieves the pressure. may be that your residual valves in there are sticking. Eye protection and gloves obviously a must...
     
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