Jeep Cherokee 2000 Service Manual - page 190
CAUTION: Verify brake hose is not twisted or
kinked before tightening fitting bolt.
(5) Bleed base brake system.
(6) Install wheel and tire assemblies.
(7) Remove supports and lower vehicle.
(8) Verify firm pedal before moving vehicle.
FRONT DISC BRAKE SHOES
REMOVAL
(1) Raise and support vehicle.
(2) Remove wheel and tire assembly.
(3) Remove caliper.
(4) Pressing one end of outboard shoe inward to
disengage shoe lug. Then rotate shoe upward until
retainer spring clears caliper. Press opposite end of
shoe inward to disengage shoe lug and rotate shoe up
and out of caliper (Fig. 31).
(5) Grasp ends of inboard shoe and tilt shoe out-
ward to release springs from caliper piston (Fig. 32)
and remove shoe from caliper.
NOTE: If original brake shoes will be used, keep
them in sets left and right. They are not inter-
changeable.
(6) Secure caliper to nearby suspension part with
wire. Do not allow brake hose to support caliper
weight.
(7) Wipe caliper off with shop rags or towels.
CAUTION: Do not use compressed air, this can
unseat dust boot and force dirt into piston bore.
INSTALLATION
(1) Install inboard shoe in caliper and verify shoe
retaining is fully seated into the piston.
(2) Starting one end of outboard shoe in caliper
and rotating shoe downward into place. Verify shoe
locating lugs and shoe spring are seated.
(3) Install caliper.
(4) Install wheel and tire assembly.
(5) Remove support and lower vehicle.
(6) Pump brake pedal until caliper pistons and
brake shoes are seated.
(7) Top off brake fluid level if necessary.
Fig. 30 Mounting Bolt Dimensions
1 – 67 mm (
6
0.6 mm) 2.637 in. (
6
0.0236 in.)
2 – 22 mm (0.866 in.) THREAD LENGTH
3 – CALIPER BOLT
Fig. 31 Outboard Brake Shoe Removal
1 – OUTBOARD BRAKESHOE
2 – SHOE SPRING
3 – LOCATING LUG
4 – CALIPER
5 – LOCATING LUG
Fig. 32 Inboard Brake Shoe Removal
1 – CALIPER PISTON
2 – SHOE SPRINGS
3 – INBOARD BRAKESHOE
5 - 20
BRAKES
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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)