Front end noise and lots of friction

[ecrogers]

time for brake service...
flush them.

The most I have done with brakes is replace lines and bleed them. How difficult is it to flush them and how do you do it?

 

[Rawbrown]

someone else here might be better qualified in the brake department. but basically you bleed them till you get new fluid coming out. some people will pump them dry then fill the res with new fluid and bleed it through.
just need to flush the old fluid out and have good fluid in there with good flow.

 

[bj-666]

Turns out the brakes are rubbing. With the calipers removed everything spins normally with no odd sounds. I compressed the piston on the caliper and put them back on, put the wheels on, and they spun fine with no noise or friction.

Problem is, as soon as I started it and pressed the brakes they bound up again. Something is keeping the calipers engaged just enough to cause some friction. The pads and rotors look fine.
Any ideas?

sounds like the caliper is hanging up try bleading/flushing (don't let it run dry keep fluid in the res) but i dont' think that is your prob can you find which side is causing the binding or is it both if it is one side it is a hung up caliper but if it is both it could be something wrong with the master cylinder or prop valve. or just two falty calipers i beleive remaned calipers are like 30 from napa.

 

[ecrogers]

sounds like the caliper is hanging up try bleading/flushing (don't let it run dry keep fluid in the res) but i dont' think that is your prob can you find which side is causing the binding or is it both if it is one side it is a hung up caliper but if it is both it could be something wrong with the master cylinder or prop valve. or just two falty calipers i beleive remaned calipers are like 30 from napa.

It's both sides. I have an aftermarket Chrysler warranty so I might just take it in if I can find the time.

 

[XJ_ranger]

I have an aftermarket Chrysler warranty

why does this thread exist... i love working on my jeep, but if someone else will do it for me and pay for the parts - more power to them...

 

[ecrogers]

why does this thread exist... i love working on my jeep, but if someone else will do it for me and pay for the parts - more power to them...

Because I'm not sure, after I put the lift on, how willing the dealer is going to be to troubleshoot my brake problems. I wanted to get an idea if it is something I can easily take care of or if it is worth fighting with the dealer for a while.