Jeep Cherokee 2000 Service Manual - page 188
NOTE: Lubricate the pedal pin and bushing with
Mopar multi-mileage grease before installation.
(5) Tighten booster mounting nuts to 39 N·m (29
ft. lbs.).
(6) Install the knee blocker.
(7) If original master cylinder is being installed,
check condition of seal at rear of master cylinder.
Replace seal if cut, or torn.
(8) Clean cylinder mounting surface of brake
booster. Use shop towel wetted with brake cleaner for
this purpose. Dirt, grease, or similar materials will
prevent proper cylinder seating and could result in
vacuum leak.
(9) Align and install master cylinder on booster
studs. Install mounting nuts and tighten to 17.5 N·m
(155 in. lbs.).
(10) Connect vacuum hose to booster check valve.
(11) Connect and secure brake lines to combination
valve and master cylinder. Start all brake line fit-
tings by hand to avoid cross threading.
(12) Install combination valve on booster studs.
Tighten bracket mounting nuts to 17.5 N·m (155 in.
lbs.).
(13) Connect wire to combination valve switch.
(14) On RHD vehicles install the coolant reserve/
overflow tank. Refer to Group 7 Cooling System.
(15) Fill and bleed base brake system.
(16) Verify proper brake operation before moving
vehicle.
FRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPER
REMOVAL
(1) Raise and support vehicle.
(2) Remove front wheel and tire assembly.
(3) Drain small amount of fluid from master cylin-
der brake reservoir with suction gun.
(4) Bottom caliper piston in bore with C-clamp.
Position clamp screw on outboard brake shoe and
clamp frame on rear of caliper (Fig. 24). Do not
allow clamp screw to bear directly on outboard
shoe retainer spring. Use wood or metal spacer
between shoe and clamp screw.
(5) Remove brake hose mounting bolt and discard
washers (Fig. 25).
(6) Remove caliper mounting bolts (Fig. 26).
Fig. 23 Booster Mounting
1 – BOOSTER
Fig. 24 Bottoming Caliper Piston With C-Clamp
1 – CALIPER BOSS
2 – OUTBOARD BRAKESHOE
3 – C-CLAMP
Fig. 25 Brake Hose And Bolt
1 – FITTING WASHERS
2 – CALIPERS
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BRAKES
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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)