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Need to press really hard for brakes to work

canadianwheeler

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Sorry guys i tried to search but i cant seem to make out the words....anyways

I have noticed over the last month that my braking has gotten worse on my 92 XJ with abs. Its at the point now that i need to press down really hard to make the jeep slow down and when i hit the brakes hard the e-brake light turns on. I know my rear drums are pretty low but i think it might be the master cyclinder. What do u guys think? Is this showing signs of somthing else?
 
The brake light coming on is an indication from your pressure sensor that there is a difference in pressure between the front and rear brakes, usually indicating some sort of leak. You need to check the calipers and wheel cylinders for leaks, although most common is a leaky wheel cylinder.
I replaced my master cylinder when this happened, but I ended up blowing the wheel cylinder that was leaking in the first place.
 
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