Cherokee 2WD L4-126 2.1L DSL Turbo VIN B FI (1986)
Brake Pad: All Technical Service Bulletins
Front Brakes - Clunking Noise When Braking
APRIL 1986 000 988
1986 CHEROKEE/WAGONEER MODELS
15E
BRAKE SYSTEM
Attention: Workshop, Parts Department
CLUNKING NOISE WHEN BRAKING
Some 1986 Cherokee/Wagoneer models built prior to VIN XXXXXXXXXXX172669 may produce a clunking noise during brake application or release.
This is due to disc brake pad movement.
Service correction involves installation of a pad insulator.
Inner Brake Pads
PROCEDURE
1.
Raise vehicle and remove front wheels.
2.
Remove brake calipers as outlined in M.R. 244 on page K-25.
CAUTION: Do not suspend brake calipers by the hydraulic hoses. Support the caliper with a wire or rope.
3.
Remove inner brake pads and thoroughly clean the area where the caliper pistons contact the pads.
4.
Apply double sided adhesive tape, PN3239860, to the back side of both inner pads (A) and install them.
5.
Clean the face of the caliper piston.
CAUTION: Be careful of damaging caliper piston dust boot while cleaning the piston face.
6.
Lubricate the caliper mounting pins with AMC Brake Corrosion Control Lubricant PN8993704, or an equivalent.
7.
Install the calipers and tighten the attaching bolts to 40 N-m (30 ft. lbs.).
8.
Install wheels and lower vehicle.
9.
Fill master cylinder to proper level.
10.
Press firmly on brake pedal to seat the brake pads.
11.
Recheck master cylinder fluid level and fill as necessary.
PARTS INFORMATION
DESCRIPTION
QUANTITY
PART NUMBER
INSULATOR, BRAKE PAD
2
3239860
SRT/TIC INFORMATION
OPERATION DESCRIPTION
NUMBER
TIME
TIC
