1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee Brake Service (ONLINE REPAIR MANUALS)

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We have info for following modifications of 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee

  • 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo 5.2 V8 GAS, CID:318, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:318, Engine VIN:, Desg:Y
  • 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo 4.0 L6 GAS, CID:242, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:242, Engine VIN:, Desg:S
  • 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited 5.2 V8 GAS, CID:318, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:318, Engine VIN:, Desg:Y
  • 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited 4.0 L6 GAS, CID:242, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:242, Engine VIN:, Desg:S
  • 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee Orvis 5.2 V8 GAS, CID:318, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:318, Engine VIN:, Desg:Y
  • 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee Orvis 4.0 L6 GAS, CID:242, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:242, Engine VIN:, Desg:S
  • 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee TSI 5.2 V8 GAS, CID:318, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:318, Engine VIN:, Desg:Y
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Anti-lock Brakes -> Jeep -> Troubleshooting
Vehicle: 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited 5.2 V8 GAS

  • Check for ABS and basic brake system malfunctions, indicated by instrument cluster warning lamps.
  • Visually inspect sys...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Anti-lock Brakes -> Jeep -> Troubleshooting
Vehicle: 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo 5.2 V8 GAS

  • Check for ABS and basic brake system malfunctions, indicated by instrument cluster warning lamps.
  • Visually inspect sys...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Drum Brakes -> Jeep -> Adjustments -> Cherokee & Grand Cherokee -> Parking Brake -> Service Brakes -> Wrangler
Vehicle: 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee Orvis 5.2 V8 GAS

Service Brakes

  • Raise and support vehicle.
  • Remove access slot cover at rear of brake support plate.
  • Using a suitable brake adjustment tool, rotate adjuster star wheel while turning wheel and tire until brake locks.
  • Insert a suitable thin tool through adjustment hole and disengage automatic adjuster arm from star wheel, then back off screw approximately one turn.
  • Install access slot cover, then lower vehicle and check for proper brake operation.
  • Drive vehicle in Reverse, make 10-15 firm brake applications with one forward stop between each reverse application to equalize adjustment.

Parking ...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Disc Brakes -> Cherokee, Grand Cherokee & Wrangler -> Rotor Replacement -> Front -> Rear
Vehicle: 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee Orvis 4.0 L6 GAS

Front

  • Raise and support vehicle, then remove wheel and caliper as outlined under "Caliper Service."
  • Remove retainers securing rotor to hub, Fig. , then slide rotor off hub studs.
  • Reverse procedure to install.

Rear

  • Raise and support vehicle, then remove wheel and caliper as outlined under "Caliper Service."
  • Remove access plug from brake splash shield, then rotate adjuster screw with brake tool as shown in Fig. to back off parking brake shoes. Driver's side screw must be rotated clockwise and passenger's side counterclo...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Disc Brakes -> Cherokee, Grand Cherokee & Wrangler -> Precautions -> Brake Bleed -> Brake Disc Service -> Brake Lines & Linings -> Brake Roughness -> Caliper Inspection -> General Precautions
Vehicle: 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited 5.2 V8 GAS

Brake Lines & Linings

Remove one of the front wheels and inspect the brake disc, caliper and linings. The wheel bearings should be inspected at this time and repacked if necessary.

Do not get any oil or grease on the linings. It is recommended that both front wheel sets be replaced whenever a respective pad is worn or damaged. Inspect and, if necessary, replace rear brake linings also.

If the caliper is cracked or fluid leakage through the casting is evident, it must be replaced as a unit.

Brake Roughness

The most common cause of brake chatter on disc brakes is a variation in thickness o...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Disc Brakes -> Cherokee, Grand Cherokee & Wrangler -> Brake System Bleed
Vehicle: 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited 4.0 L6 GAS

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