1990 Jeep Cherokee Brake Service (ONLINE REPAIR MANUALS)

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We have info for following modifications of 1990 Jeep Cherokee

  • 1990 Jeep Cherokee 2.5 L4 GAS, CID:150, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:150, Engine VIN:, Desg:E
  • 1990 Jeep Cherokee 4.0 L6 GAS, CID:242, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:242, Engine VIN:, Desg:L
  • 1990 Jeep Cherokee Laredo 4.0 L6 GAS, CID:242, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:242, Engine VIN:, Desg:L
  • 1990 Jeep Cherokee Pioneer 4.0 L6 GAS, CID:242, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:242, Engine VIN:, Desg:L
  • 1990 Jeep Cherokee Limited 4.0 L6 GAS, CID:242, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:242, Engine VIN:, Desg:L
  • 1990 Jeep Cherokee Sport 4.0 L6 GAS, CID:242, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:242, Engine VIN:, Desg:L

BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1990 Jeep Cherokee AUTOMOBILES

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

DRUM BRAKES, CHRYSLER CORP. -> Drum Brakes, Jeep -> SERVICE BRAKES, Adjust -> CHEROKEE, COMANCHE & WAGONEER -> EXCEPT CHEROKEE, COMANCHE & WAGONEER
Vehicle: 1990 Jeep Cherokee 2.5 L4 GAS

CHEROKEE, COMANCHE & WAGONEER

  • Raise and support vehicle.
  • Remove access slot cover at rear of brake support plate.
  • Rotate adjuster screw until wheel locks, then back off screw approximately one turn.
  • Install access slot cover, then lower vehicle and check for proper brake operation.
  • Drive vehicle in Reverse, making 10 to 15 firm brake applications with one forward stop between each reverse application to equalize adjustment.

EXCEPT CHEROKEE, COMANCHE & WAGONEER

Two different rear drum brake designs are used. They are similar in construction and operation but differ in method of a...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1990 Jeep Cherokee AUTOMOBILES

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

DISC BRAKES, CHRYSLER CORP. -> General Information -> TROUBLESHOOTING -> BRAKE RATTLE -> BRAKE ROUGHNESS OR CHATTER; PEDAL PUMPING -> CALIPER BRAKE FLUID LEAK -> EXCESSIVE PEDAL EFFORT -> EXCESSIVE PEDAL TRAVEL -> HEAVY BRAKE DRAG -> NO BRAKING EFFECT WHEN PEDAL IS DEPRESSED -> PULL, UNEVEN OR GRABBING BRAKES -> REAR BRAKES LOCKING ON APPLICATION
Vehicle: 1990 Jeep Cherokee Laredo 4.0 L6 GAS

EXCESSIVE PEDAL TRAVEL

  • Worn brake lining.
  • Pad knock back after cornering or rough road travel.
  • Piston or pad assembly not properly seated or positioned.
  • Air leak or insufficient fluid in system or caliper.
  • Loose wheel bearing adjustment.
  • Damaged or worn caliper piston seal.
  • Improper booster pushrod adjustment.
  • Pads out of flat more than .005 inch.
  • Rear brake automatic adjusters inoperative.
  • Improperly ground rear brake shoe and lining assemblies.

BRAKE ROUGHNESS OR CHATTER; PEDAL PUMPING

  • Excessive lateral runout of rotor.
  • Rotor excessively out of parallel.

EXCESSIVE PEDAL EFFORT

  • Frozen or seiz...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1990 Jeep Cherokee AUTOMOBILES

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

DRUM BRAKES, CHRYSLER CORP. -> General Information -> SERVICE PRECAUTIONS
Vehicle: 1990 Jeep Cherokee 2.5 L4 GAS

When working on or around brake assemblies, care must be taken to prevent breathing asbestos dust, as many manufacturers incorporate asbestos fibers in the production of brake linings. During routine service operations, the amount of asbestos dust from brake lining wear is at a low level due to a chemical breakdown during use, and a few precautions will minimize exposure. Do not sand or grind brake linings unless suitable local exhaust ventilation equipment is used to prevent excessive asbestos exposur...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1990 Jeep Cherokee AUTOMOBILES

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

DISC BRAKES, CHRYSLER CORP. -> General Information -> SERVICE PRECAUTIONS -> BLEEDING DISC BRAKES -> BRAKE DISC SERVICE -> BRAKE LINES & LININGS -> BRAKE ROUGHNESS -> GENERAL PRECAUTIONS -> INSPECTION OF CALIPER
Vehicle: 1990 Jeep Cherokee Sport 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 thi...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1990 Jeep Cherokee AUTOMOBILES

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

DISC BRAKES, CHRYSLER CORP. -> Type 7-Single Piston Sliding Caliper, Jeep -> DESCRIPTION
Vehicle: 1990 Jeep Cherokee Pioneer 4.0 L6 GAS

The disc brake is of the sliding caliper, single piston design. The caliper is positioned on mounting bolts located in the caliper support bracket, Fig. . The caliper is positioned over the rotor and slides on two mounting pins which maintain caliper position relative to rotor and caliper anchor plate, Fig. . Although caliper designs differ in construction, operation and service procedures remain the same.

All models are equipped with an integral type hub and ...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1990 Jeep Cherokee AUTOMOBILES

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

ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM, CHRYSLER CORP. -> Jeep -> DESCRIPTION
Vehicle: 1990 Jeep Cherokee Laredo 4.0 L6 GAS

The anti-lock brake system prevents wheel lock-up by monitoring wheel speed and altering pressure to the wheels. This is accomplished using an anti-lock brake module, power brake hydraulic booster, electric pump, accumulator, three channel modulator and wheel speed sensors.

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