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We have info for following modifications of 2002 Jeep Wrangler

  • 2002 Jeep Wrangler Sahara 4.0 L6 GAS, CID:242, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:242, Engine VIN:, Desg:S
  • 2002 Jeep Wrangler SE 2.5 L4 GAS, CID:150, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:150, Engine VIN:, Desg:P
  • 2002 Jeep Wrangler Sport 4.0 L6 GAS, CID:242, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:242, Engine VIN:, Desg:S
  • 2002 Jeep Wrangler X 4.0 L6 GAS, CID:242, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:242, Engine VIN:, Desg:S

BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2002 Jeep Wrangler AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2002 Jeep Wrangler cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Hydraulic Brake Systems -> Diagnosis & Testing -> Caravan, Town & Country & Voyager -> Combination Valve Test -> Fixed Proportioning Valve Test -> Height Sensing Proportioning Valve Test -> Master Cylinder/Power Booster Test -> Power Booster Check Valve Test -> Power Booster Vacuum Test -> Pressure Differential Switch -> PT Cruiser
Vehicle: 2002 Jeep Wrangler Sport 4.0 L6 GAS

Master Cylinder/Power Booster Test

  • Start engine and inspect booster vacuum hose connections for leaks.
  • Stop engine and shift transmission into neutral.
  • Pump brake pedal until all vacuum reserve in booster is depleted.
  • Press and hold brake pedal under light foot pressure. Pedal should hold firm. If it falls away master cylinder is faulty.
  • Start engine and note pedal action. Pedal should fall away slightly under light foot pressure, then hold firm.
  • If no pedal action is felt, the power booster, vacuum supply or vacuum check valve are faulty. Proceed to. "Power Booster Vacuum Test."
  • If ...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2002 Jeep Wrangler AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2002 Jeep Wrangler cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Disc Brakes -> Cherokee, Grand Cherokee, Liberty & Wrangler -> Description
Vehicle: 2002 Jeep Wrangler SE 2.5 L4 GAS

The disc brake is of the floating caliper, single piston design. The caliper is fixed by two mounting bolts located in the caliper support bracket, and is positioned over the rotor. It slides on two mounting pins which maintain caliper position relative to rotor and caliper anchor plate. Although...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2002 Jeep Wrangler AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2002 Jeep Wrangler cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Disc Brakes -> Cherokee, Grand Cherokee, Liberty & Wrangler -> Caliper Service -> Assemble -> Disassemble -> Front -> Installation -> Rear -> Removal
Vehicle: 2002 Jeep Wrangler Sport 4.0 L6 GAS

Removal

Front
  • Remove and discard 2/3 of brake fluid from largest master cylinder reservoir.
  • Raise and support vehicle, then remove front wheel.
  • Press caliper piston to bottom of bore using suitable screwdriver or c-clamp.
  • Disconnect brake hose at caliper and cap hose.
  • On 1999 models, remove caliper spring support by prying spring out of caliper
  • On all models, remove caliper slide pin bushing caps and slide pins.
  • Lift caliper up and out of anchor plate and off rotor.
Rear
  • Raise and support vehicle, then remove wheel and caliper mounting bolts,. Fig. .
  • On 1999 models remove caliper support s...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2002 Jeep Wrangler AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2002 Jeep Wrangler cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Power Brake Units -> Description
Vehicle: 2002 Jeep Wrangler X 4.0 L6 GAS

These self contained vacuum hydraulic power braking units are of the vacuum suspended type. They use engine intake manifold vacuum or a vacuum pump along with atmospheric pressure for their power, eliminating the need for a vacuum reservoir. A mechanically operated control valve, with integral vacuum power diaphragms, controls the degree of brake application or release depending on amount of foot pressure applied to...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2002 Jeep Wrangler AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2002 Jeep Wrangler cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Disc Brakes -> Cherokee, Grand Cherokee, Liberty & Wrangler -> Precautions -> Brake Bleed -> Brake Disc Service -> Brake Lines & Linings -> Brake Roughness -> Caliper Inspection -> General Precautions
Vehicle: 2002 Jeep Wrangler X 4.0 L6 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 2002 Jeep Wrangler AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2002 Jeep Wrangler cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Disc Brakes -> Cherokee, Grand Cherokee, Liberty & Wrangler -> Brake Pad Service -> Front -> Installation -> Rear -> Removal
Vehicle: 2002 Jeep Wrangler Sahara 4.0 L6 GAS

Removal

Front
  • Unfasten caliper as outlined under. "Caliper Service.". It is not necessary to disconnect brake hose from caliper. Support caliper at all times to prevent brake hose damage.
  • Remove outboard brake pad from caliper by pressing one end inward to release pad lug.
  • Rotate shoe upward until spring clears caliper.
  • Press other end of pad inward to release other lug, then rotate upwards and out of caliper.
  • Grasp ends of inboard pad and tilt outward to release springs from caliper piston.
  • Clean caliper interior using clean shop cloths. Do not use compressed air, as damage to dust bo...

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