Jeep Cherokee (XJ): Specifications. Special tools

Brake fluid

The brake fluid used in this vehicle must conform to DOT 3 specifications and SAE J1703 standards.

No other type of brake fluid is recommended or approved for usage in the vehicle brake system. Use only Mopar brake fluid or an equivalent from a tightly sealed container.

CAUTION: Never use reclaimed brake fluid or fluid from an container which has been left open. An open container will absorb moisture from the air and contaminate the fluid.

CAUTION: Never use any type of a petroleumbased fluid in the brake hydraulic system. Use of such type fluids will result in seal damage of the vehicle brake hydraulic system causing a failure of the vehicle brake system. Petroleum based fluids would be items such as engine oil, transmission fluid, power steering fluid, etc.

Brake components

Disc Brake Caliper

Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sliding

Disc Brake Rotor

Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ventilated
Max. Runout . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.12 mm (0.005 in.)
Max. Thickness Variation . . 0.013 mm (0.0005 in.)
Min. Thickness . . . . . . . . . . 22.7 mm (0.8937 in.)

Brake Drum

Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 in. or 10 in.

Brake Booster

Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dual Diaphragm

Torque chart

DESCRIPTION TORQUE

Brake Pedal

Pivot Bolt/Nut . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 N·m (26 ft. lbs.)

Brake Booster

Mounting Nuts . . . . . . . . . . . 39 N·m (29 ft. lbs.)

Master Cylinder

Mounting Nuts . . . . . . . . . 17.5 N·m (155 in. lbs.)
Brake Lines . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 N·m (124 in. lbs.)

Combination Valve

Mounting Nuts . . . . . . . . . 17.5 N·m (155 in. lbs.)
Brake Lines . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 N·m (124 in. lbs.)

Caliper

Mounting Bolts . . . . . . . . . . . 15 N·m (11 ft. lbs.)
Brake Hose Bolt . . . . . . . . . . . 31 N·m (23 ft. lbs.)

Wheel Cylinder

Mounting Bolts . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 N·m (7 ft. lbs.)
Brake Line . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 N·m (124 in. lbs.)

Parking Brake

Lever Screws . . . . . . . . . 10-14 N·m (7-10 ft. lbs.)
Lever Bracket Screws . . 10-14 N·m (7-10 ft. lbs.)
Cable Retainer Nut . . . . . . . 1.5 N·m (14 in. lbs.)