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
  • 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee TSI 4.0 L6 GAS, CID:242, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:242, Engine VIN:, Desg:S

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 -> System Service -> 1997-98 -> 1999-2001 -> Acceleration Sensor/G-Switch -> Brake System Bleed -> Cherokee -> Cherokee & Grand Cherokee -> Cherokee & Wrangler -> Component Replacement -> Controller Anti-Lock Brake (CAB) -> Front Wheel Sensor -> Grand Cherokee -> Hydraulic Control Unit (HCU) -> Rear Wheel Sensor -> Wrangler
Vehicle: 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo 4.0 L6 GAS

Brake System Bleed

  • Ensure brake fluid reservoir is full.
  • Bleed anti-lock brake system in the following sequence:
    • Master cylinder.
    • HCU valve body, opening one line at a time.
    • Right rear wheel.
    • Left rear wheel.
    • Right front wheel.
    • Left front wheel.
  • Attach bleeder hose to bleeder fitting, then immerse hose in a suitable glass container.
  • Loosen bleeder screw 1/2 turn, then depress and hold brake pedal until pedal reaches floor.
  • Tighten bleeder fitting only after pedal has bottomed at floor, then release pedal.
  • Repeat preceding steps until fluid entering container is free of bubbles. Check brake f...

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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 -> Tightening Specifications
Vehicle: 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee TSI 4.0 L6 GAS

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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 -> Precautions
Vehicle: 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee TSI 5.2 V8 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 exce...

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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 -> Parking Brake Service
Vehicle: 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited 5.2 V8 GAS

  • Raise and support vehicle.
  • Remove rear wheel and tire assembly, then the caliper and anchor as an assembly.
  • Remove rubber access plug from back of rear disc brake splash shield.
  • If necessary, retract parking brake shoes with suitable brake adjuster tool.
  • remove rotor from axle hub flange.
  • Remove lower shoe to shoe spring/adjuster spring with needle nose pliers.
  • Remove upper shoe...

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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 Orvis 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 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+.

Power Brake Units -> Power Brake Unit Service -> 1998 -> 1999-2001 -> Caravan, Town & Country & Voyager -> Cherokee -> Dakota & Durango -> Full Size Pickup -> Full Size Van -> Grand Cherokee -> Hydraulic Booster -> Inline Mount -> Installation -> PT Cruiser -> Removal -> Replacement -> Transverse Mount -> Vacuum Booster -> Wrangler
Vehicle: 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee Orvis 4.0 L6 GAS

The only serviceable power brake booster components are the vacuum hose and the check valve. The power brake booster must be serviced as an assembly. If diagnosis indicates a power brake booster fault condition, the unit must be replaced as an assembly.

Replacement

Full Size Pickup
Vacuum Booster
  • With engine stopped, pump brake pedal four or five times to deplete power booster vacuum.
  • On 1997 models, proceed as follows:
    • Disconnect harness wires from differential switch on combination valve and from RWAL valve.
    • Disconnect brake line from combination valve to front brakes, or AB...

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