2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee Brake Service (ONLINE REPAIR MANUALS)

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We have info for following modifications of 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee

  • 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo 4.0 L6 GAS, CID:242, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:242, Engine VIN:, Desg:S
  • 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo 4.7 V8 GAS, CID:287, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:287, Engine VIN:, Desg:N
  • 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited 4.0 L6 GAS, CID:242, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:242, Engine VIN:, Desg:S
  • 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited 4.7 V8 GAS, CID:287, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:287, Engine VIN:, Desg:N

BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Disc Brakes -> Cherokee, Grand Cherokee & Wrangler -> Rotor Replacement -> Front -> Rear
Vehicle: 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited 4.0 L6 GAS

Front

  • Raise and support vehicle, then remove wheel and caliper as outlined under "Caliper Service."
  • Remove retainers securing rotor to hub, Fig. , then slide rotor off hub studs.
  • Reverse procedure to install.

Rear

  • Raise and support vehicle, then remove wheel and caliper as outlined under "Caliper Service."
  • Remove access plug from brake splash shield, then rotate adjuster screw with brake tool as shown in Fig. to back off parking brake shoes. Driver's side screw must be rotated clockwise and passenger's side counterclo...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Disc Brakes -> Cherokee, Grand Cherokee & Wrangler -> Description
Vehicle: 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited 4.0 L6 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 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Drum Brakes -> Jeep -> Precautions
Vehicle: 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited 4.0 L6 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 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2000 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: 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo 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 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Disc Brakes -> Cherokee, Grand Cherokee & Wrangler -> Parking Brake Service
Vehicle: 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo 4.0 L6 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 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Disc Brakes -> Cherokee, Grand Cherokee & Wrangler -> Troubleshooting -> Brake Chatter -> Brake Drag -> Brake Fade -> Brake Pull -> Brake Squeal Or Squeak -> Hard Pedal Or High Pedal Effort -> Low Pedal -> Pedal Falls Away -> Pedal Pulsation -> Rear Brake Grab Or Pull -> Spongy Pedal
Vehicle: 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited 4.0 L6 GAS

Pedal Falls Away

  • System leak at brake line, fitting, hose or caliper/wheel cylinder.
  • Internal leakage in master cylinder caused by worn or damaged piston cups.
  • Internal leak in ABS or RWAL system.

Low Pedal

  • Worn brake linings.
  • Worn drums or rotors.
  • Rear brakes out of adjustment.

Spongy Pedal

  • Air in hydraulic system.
  • Thin brake drums.
  • Substandard brake lines and hoses.

Hard Pedal Or High Pedal Effort

  • Linings that are water soaked, contaminated or glazed.
  • Defective power booster or check valve.

Pedal Pulsation

  • Disc brake rotors have excessive lateral runout or thickness variation.
  • Out of round bra...

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