can i do this?

i have all the parts to do my 11inch brake wap on my 3b. my question is can i do this in my drive way with my hand tools. i have no air to or anything like that. i read the write up on it but i dont want to tear this thing apart in the middle of my drive and have problems. also i need to replace my knucle seals where is a good place to get them? i cant find them locally. thanks for the help as i am a novice at this kind of stuff. jay.

 

When I did the front brake swap on my CJ5, (see tech article) I didn't use any air tools. I haven't done the back ones yet, so I don't know about them. I also don't know the differences between a 5 and a 3B, but I wouldn't think you'd need air tools. I'm sure more knowledgeable folks will have more info.

tommy b

 

thanks guys im going to try this weekend if time is available. im also going to do the dual master cylinder kit from herm when i get some more free cash will i need this before the brake swap or can i do it a little later? or should i just wait and do it all at once? thanks you guys are very helpful.

 

you will need 16 inch rims. the 15 inch ones do not fit over the drums. Other than that its a complete bolt on operation and if you got the bendix style adjusters, watch out because you will lock up the wheels even with the original master cylinder. Be prepared for a rusty brake line that you might need to replace....

 

thanks for the advice ive got 15 inch black rock crawler wheels and 33in swampers i got off a buddys cj7. it shouldnt be a problem with these will it?

 

Easy job in the driveway You might consider rebuilding the steering knuckles while there. Not much more effort and you'd have the peace of mind that comes along with it.

You can get the seals and all that you need from several places. I preffer www.jeepdoc.com but there are others as well. Good Luck!

 

I had a set of wagon style 15" rims that didnt fit over the 11" drums. see if your drums fit in there before taking it all apart

 

You won't need air tools, but you will need a good hub puller to get the rear backing plates on. All the ones I found locally were for smaller lug patterns than an ECJ...if you plan on doing the backs at the same time as the fronts, make sure you can find one that will fit.

 

Heck when I did my brakes I had my airtools right next to me. Never pulled them out, compressor was full even. I have found the rachet to be useless and the impact gun to be handy at times but still does not even hold a candle to a breaker bar+ 6ft of pipe