Jeep Cherokee

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Brakes » Base brake system » Description and operation
Brake system

DESCRIPTION

Power assist front disc and rear drum brakes are standard equipment. Disc brake components consist of single piston calipers and ventilated rotors. Rear drum brakes are dual shoe units with cast brake drums.

The parking brake mechanism is lever and cable operated. The cables are attached to levers on the rear drum brake secondary shoes. The parking brakes are operated by a hand lever.

A dual diaphragm vacuum power brake booster is used for all applications. All models have an aluminum master cylinder with plastic reservoir.

All models are equipped with a combination valve.

The valve contains a pressure differential valve and switch and a fixed rate rear proportioning valve.

Factory brake lining on all models consists of an organic base material combined with metallic particles.

The original equipment linings do not contain asbestos.

Brake system

Service warnings & cautions

Brake pedal

Brake lamp switch

Red brake warning lamp

Power brake booster

Master cylinder

Combination valve

Front disc brakes

Rear drum brake

Parking brake

Brake hoses and lines