blistovmhz
NAXJA Forum User
- Location
- Vancouver, BC
I threw in some KJ rear discs in my d44 long ago but have never seen the e-brake work very well. I was just under the Jeep today and figured I'd give them another shot.
Shortened the cables properly finally (hopefully didn't go overboard... fuuuu).
Lift the Jeep up, pull the lever one click up, tighten the star nuts until both brakes start dragging, let off the lever, tighten the main adjuster until everything is tight. Throw the Jeep in gear and let it spin, and pull the lever. Lever is stiff as all hell, but absolutely nothing I can do to get the brakes adjusted to be able to stop the wheels in first at idle. Yes, this is a v8 with 4l65e trans and 4.56 gears, but come on... I feel like the ebrake should at least prevent me from idling away.
They of course lock right up in reverse without any problem. I'm starting to wonder if there's any way I may have the ebrakes on backwards?
Anyone else have a ZJ or KJ rear setup that can chime in on how well these should work? Brand new rotors/hats/pads/shoes. Tried a few different sets. Always the same result.
Shortened the cables properly finally (hopefully didn't go overboard... fuuuu).
Lift the Jeep up, pull the lever one click up, tighten the star nuts until both brakes start dragging, let off the lever, tighten the main adjuster until everything is tight. Throw the Jeep in gear and let it spin, and pull the lever. Lever is stiff as all hell, but absolutely nothing I can do to get the brakes adjusted to be able to stop the wheels in first at idle. Yes, this is a v8 with 4l65e trans and 4.56 gears, but come on... I feel like the ebrake should at least prevent me from idling away.
They of course lock right up in reverse without any problem. I'm starting to wonder if there's any way I may have the ebrakes on backwards?
Anyone else have a ZJ or KJ rear setup that can chime in on how well these should work? Brand new rotors/hats/pads/shoes. Tried a few different sets. Always the same result.