Correct brake booster?

[87ComancheLB]

Hello all I was at the local JY and I was wondering before I pulled the part

if this will work. I tried to find the yr but it's too badly damaged.

 

Also this jeep has a automatic and mines a stick, don't know if this really matters?

 

cell phone pic's

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Engine been removed it's just sitting there all alone.

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[HOrnbrod]

Hello all I was at the local JY and I was wondering before I pulled the part if this will work. I tried to find the yr but it's too badly damaged.

 

Also this jeep has a automatic and mines a stick, don't know if this really matters?

 

That booster/master looks like one from a 95/96 ZJ, which are identical to the XJ's of the same year. Should work fine on your 87. You'll have to grind down a spot on the booster arm if you retain you stock brake switch, of fit in a 91+ switch. Don't forget the alum spacer plate between the booster and the firewall. Stick/auto tranny - will not matter.

[87ComancheLB]

Thanks hornbrod. I'm on my way!

[87ComancheLB]

Yep, 95/96 short rod should be an easy mod, got spacer, brake switch (just in case) $24.95 for each items, around $54 total.

Looks like I can use some kind of adapters to the stock lines.

 

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[HOrnbrod]

Looks to be in good shape. If you retain your existing MJ combination valve like I did, just pick up a 24" length of 3/16" brake line, and you can bend new lines from the m/c to the combo valve reuseing the existing fittings. Of course, you'll need a tubing bender tool and good flare tool too.

[87ComancheLB]

Thanks for the tip! :cheers: I think I will do it your way, will makes it look more cleaner than using adapters. I do have tube bending tool but will have to buy the flare tools already got the stock booster out, tomorrow it should be done.

[HOrnbrod]

Here's how I did mine - might help you out. :cheers:

 

[offroader461]

Here is mine:

 

 

you will absolutly love the difference it makes...i plan on doing it again to my XJ here in the near future

[87ComancheLB]

That looks clean I like that. I also notice you have a different washer fluid bottle will that fit with a stock air box? again a lot cleaner look than relocating the stock bottle inch back but I don't see how it could be?

 

My brakes are horrible glad to find this mod even with my boney tires, they suck! I can only imagine what it like with a lift kit. :eek:

[HOrnbrod]

That looks clean I like that. I also notice you have a different washer fluid bottle will that fit with a stock air box? again a lot cleaner look than relocating the stock bottle inch back but I don't see how it could be? :eek:

 

Yes, it will fit w. the stock air box. It's the 1997+ washer bottle installed in the inner fender. I did a writeup on it here:

 

http://www.comancheclub.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=5840&highlight=

 

Frees up a lot of space.

[87ComancheLB]

Great idea, looks clean!

[87ComancheLB]

This one I couldn't use the spacer (52008646 was in a automatic) it was too short, if I remove the spacer it was still a little shorter than the stock maybe by a 1/4 inch or more.

 

I already cut it for the brake switch need to enlarged hole to use stock hardware. Comparing the lenghts.

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I didn't have to make any lines. The lines on the master cylinder was long enough after I re-bend with my pipe bending tool they bolted up perfectly.

 

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Still the brake is slightly lower than the clutch, well hopefully it will still be OK. I still need to get fluid and bleed them see how they work.

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[87ComancheLB]

Well brakes are awesome now, compare to how they were. Great mod.

Visited the local JY no luck locating 97+ wiper reservoir I did see one with fender cut-out was there, but still mounted on the drivers side.

 

Found it on-line from the mopar site bit pricey, anyone got one FS? or know anywhere cheaper? I did email Rockauto see if they can beat the price.

 

Can I just buy the bottle/filler neck and get the pumps at the JY or just buy new ones?

 

http://www.trademotion.com/partlocator/index.cfm?action=getJointLocator&siteid=213674&chapter=&Sectionids=0,2580&groupid=51864&subgroupid=3903&componentid=6963&make=17&model=Cherokee&year=1998&graphicID=WB97250&callout=4&catalogid=2&displayCatalogid=0

[maddzz1]

Go over to the classifieds at jeepforum. Look under the part out section. You should have no problem finding a takn there.

[87ComancheLB]

OK, Thanks

[mjeff87]

Do you have an open or closed cooling system? If it's open, you can relocate the stock resivoir to the passenger side firewall area, right above the HVAC fan motor like I did. I've got some pics, lemme dig them up and I'll post them. It fits like a glove there.

 

Cost = two pieces of wire to extend the pump motor wiring ;)

 

Jeff

 

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[87ComancheLB]

Stock close system, right now it's just sitting in there wedge between the air box and MC, not bolted down, it's not going anywhere. I didn't want to drill new holes if I'm planning this mod, but I may have to.