rear brakes locking up?

[jared]

on my xj, 99sport, the rear drums have been locking up on me. it started after my last off road trip, but they only seem to lock up when i first start driving, and usually kinda cold, and/or damp outside.

 

any suggestions of how to fix this? i removed my drums and cleaned them out a bit with brake cleaner and a brush, it stopped for a bit but came back. i do need new shoes in the rear soon, but would this cure it?

[Eagle]

The problem is the lining material on the shoes taking in moisture and swelling up. This has been a problem with the XJs since they first came out. Best cure that I know of is to replace the rear shoes with semi-metallic or carbon-ceramic shoes, which aren't as prone to taking in moisture.

[Oizarod115]

The problem is the lining material on the shoes taking in moisture and swelling up. This has been a problem with the XJs since they first came out. Best cure that I know of is to replace the rear shoes with semi-metallic or carbon-ceramic shoes, which aren't as prone to taking in moisture.

:bowdown: he knows it all, i swear i can't wait for this man's book. :bowdown:

[SuicidalPenguin]

Is that what causes it? It freaked me out the first time I told the jeep offroading. Hit the highway, tapped the pedal and the brakes locked up.