jared Posted January 16, 2007 Share Posted January 16, 2007 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? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eagle Posted January 17, 2007 Share Posted January 17, 2007 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oizarod115 Posted January 17, 2007 Share Posted January 17, 2007 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: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuicidalPenguin Posted January 17, 2007 Share Posted January 17, 2007 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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