jlogandro
NAXJA Forum User
- Location
- Carlsbad, CA
I am looking for some help understanding how to improve my brakes on my XJ. I have a 97 with about 5 inches of lift, 33s, off road swaybar, HD steering set up. I swapped out the D35 with a D44 from an 88 XJ and added rear disks from a 98 Grand Cherokee. Since the Grand disks did not have ABS, I cut the ABS lines running to the rear axle. The brakes work fine w/ normal stops, but heaving braking at highway speed is not pretty. Last time I had to come from 55 to 30 quickly, the rear end started bouncing. I did not feel/hear a skid, but definatly a few rounds of bouncing coming from the rear end. After looking into this a bit, I learned that a brake proportioning valve would help me dial in the rear brakes, so I added one. What I am stuck on is what to do with the ABS in the front? Since I cut the rear lines, does the front still have ABS? or is the ABS system actually working against me now that it is only partially disconnected? Am I best off cutting the front ABS lines now? Is there anything else I need to do? A buddy with a well built CJ told me to take the BB out of the OEM proportioning valve (rendering it freeflow) and allow the added aftermarket proportioning valve to regulate... however a local brake shop I spoke with informed me that I should not need to remove hte BB and the OEM proporting valve will have no effect at this time? Can anyone help? I use my XJ as a DD mostly at this time, and weekend excursions to the dirt when time permits; so I want safe brakes on the road. Did I mention I now have a 2 month old little girl, so safe brakes are a priority. Thanks to any that can help!:us: