How far does your brake pedal travel before engaging?...'89 XJ

Johnny V · Apr 20, 2006

Some of you might have read my continuing saga of my never ending brake job on my '89 XJ no ABS.

http://www.naxja.org/forum/showthread.php?p=755097

Well I think it's fixed...I think!

I say "I think" as I noticed my brake pedal travels about three inches before it engages the brakes and it's been that way since I purchased the Jeep about 11 years ago.

Just want to survey all and ask if this three inches of travel is in the ball park of everyone's experience?

Thanks,

John V.

XJHummerRescue · Apr 20, 2006

Mine is closer to 3 1/2 inches, and has been that way since I got my '89. Still brakes hard though

. The '92 is the same way as well. The '95 has ABS though, and the brakes engage about 3/4s of an inch into to the brake pedal.

Jeff

Timber · Apr 20, 2006

I don't know in inches, but it engages just above being even with the gas pedal. It's been that way since I bought it in 2001.

RNMCGUIRE · Apr 21, 2006

I think my '89 is the same way. I have bled the brakes and installed new pads/shoes and it's the same. Seems like it should be tighter.

RyanM · Apr 21, 2006

my 96 with ABS disengaged will only go about an inch b4 i feel resistance. the 44 drums on the stock brake system stops my 36's fairly quick.

dizzymac · Apr 21, 2006

90XJ.....2"

DaJudge · Apr 21, 2006

'01 - 1 inch.

Johnny V · Apr 21, 2006

Thanks guys. Glad I'm not alone on this. I'm going to re-adjust the rears this weekend to see if it helps.

How far does your brake pedal travel before engaging?...'89 XJ

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