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dotcom
January 30th, 2009, 17:17
so i was working on the rear breaks on the xj and realized that i don't know what im doing lol. i took the one side apart and can't figure out how to put it back together even with the chilton manual. is there anyone in highlands ranch that could swing by tomorrow and lend me a hand with getting this thing back on the road?

i would really appreciate it.

thanks
sean

303.459.2586
Hypoid
January 30th, 2009, 17:19
If the other side is still intact, you have a mirror image of how the first one should look.
JohnJohn
January 30th, 2009, 18:01
http://flickr.com/photos/philcraig1973/sets/72157606891566438/?page=2

He has a full photo gallery that should help you. Here is an example.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3020/2856528775_8b2c19ff29.jpg?v=0
JohnJohn
January 30th, 2009, 18:02
or

http://go.jeep-xj.info/DBrakes01.jpg
YELLAHEEP
January 30th, 2009, 21:28
If the other side is still intact, you have a mirror image of how the first one should look.

Heh heh...... ya beat me to it.
ColoradoRaptor
January 30th, 2009, 23:15
He did as for someone to stop by and lend a hand............. geeezzzz might as well stick with the chiltons manual with these responses....:dunno:
dotcom
January 31st, 2009, 08:28
lol, looks like some of the guys from jeepforum may stop by and lend a hand. im going to weld up a tool this morning to help me get the stupid springs back in place that hold the shoes on.

i just have to say this, whoever invented drum breaks should be shot. and the automakers for taking so long to go to 4 wheel disks should be shot as well. these things are just way to complicated and have way to many moving parts.

think ill start messing with this again around noon once its warmed up.
YELLAHEEP
January 31st, 2009, 09:00
You're welcome to come buy and borrow my brake tools if they'll help ya. I have the tool to remove/install the pad keeper springs and the leverage tool to remove/install the spanner springs.
YELLAHEEP
January 31st, 2009, 21:18
Well? Did ya get 'em fixed?
Frank Z
January 31st, 2009, 21:38
Sean,
Scrap the drums and upgrade to ZJ disc brakes. Easy upgrade and much improved braking.
dotcom
February 1st, 2009, 08:33
got it done, all is good now, i will eventually do a disk conversion but money is tight and i still need to get it trail ready.