ki1022
NAXJA Forum User
- Location
- Yardley, PA (S.E)
Ever since I purchased my 94' XJ (oct 05), i have had a strange problem with braking.
Whenever I would brake hard and hold the pedal until I stopped, as soon as I released the pedal, there would be a 'shake' from the rear of the vehicle and it would feel like something falling back into place.
After posting of Jeepforum about it a few times, I decided that my rear drums (which were in really bad shape) were sticking while braking, and popping off when I let go of the pedal.
Instead of fixing my drums, I installed a Teraflex rear-disc converstion kit about a week or two ago. Install went real smoothly and my braking power was alot better. But, the problem is not as bad, but it is still occuring. :doh:
So, what I am thinking is this: When the calipers grab the rotors, the rotational force of the rotots spinning is tilting my whole rear axle assembly slightly forward, then once I let go, it is falling into place. My driveshaft u-joints, u-bolts, and leaf spring bushings are all in pretty good shape, so Im not sure how something like this could happen...
Anyone have any ideas? This is a hard thing to diagnose since I can only recreate the problem on the road.
Whenever I would brake hard and hold the pedal until I stopped, as soon as I released the pedal, there would be a 'shake' from the rear of the vehicle and it would feel like something falling back into place.
After posting of Jeepforum about it a few times, I decided that my rear drums (which were in really bad shape) were sticking while braking, and popping off when I let go of the pedal.
Instead of fixing my drums, I installed a Teraflex rear-disc converstion kit about a week or two ago. Install went real smoothly and my braking power was alot better. But, the problem is not as bad, but it is still occuring. :doh:
So, what I am thinking is this: When the calipers grab the rotors, the rotational force of the rotots spinning is tilting my whole rear axle assembly slightly forward, then once I let go, it is falling into place. My driveshaft u-joints, u-bolts, and leaf spring bushings are all in pretty good shape, so Im not sure how something like this could happen...
Anyone have any ideas? This is a hard thing to diagnose since I can only recreate the problem on the road.