2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee Brake Service (ONLINE REPAIR MANUALS)

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We have info for following modifications of 2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee

  • 2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo 4.0 L6 GAS, CID:242, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:242, Engine VIN:, Desg:S
  • 2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo 4.7 V8 GAS, CID:287, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:287, Engine VIN:, Desg:N
  • 2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited 4.0 L6 GAS, CID:242, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:242, Engine VIN:, Desg:S
  • 2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited 4.7 V8 GAS, CID:287, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:287, Engine VIN:, Desg:N

BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Disc Brakes -> Cherokee, Grand Cherokee & Wrangler -> Tightening Specifications
Vehicle: 2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo 4.0 L6 GAS

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Hydraulic Brake Systems -> Component Replacement -> Caravan, Town & Country & Voyager -> Except Caravan, Town & Country & Voyager -> Master Cylinder
Vehicle: 2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited 4.0 L6 GAS

Master Cylinder

Except Caravan, Town & Country & Voyager
  • With engine stopped, pump brake pedal four or five times to deplete vacuum in power booster.
  • Disconnect brake lines at master cylinder.
  • Remove ground wire from combination valve bracket.
  • Remove master cylinder retaining nuts, Fig. .
  • Slide combination valve bracket off cylinder mounting studs. Loosen or disconnect brake lines at rear anti-lock valve and combination valve, if required.
  • Remove master cylinder.
  • Reverse procedure to install. Tighten master cylinder mounting nuts and fluid line nuts as specified in Fig. .
Caravan, ...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Disc Brakes -> Cherokee, Grand Cherokee & Wrangler -> Caliper Service -> Assemble -> Disassemble -> Front -> Installation -> Rear -> Removal
Vehicle: 2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited 4.0 L6 GAS

Removal

Front
  • Remove and discard 2/3 of brake fluid from largest master cylinder reservoir.
  • Raise and support vehicle, then remove front wheel.
  • Press caliper piston to bottom of bore using suitable screwdriver or c-clamp.
  • Disconnect brake hose at caliper and cap hose.
  • On 1997-98 models, remove caliper mounting pins.
  • On 1999 models, remove caliper spring support by prying spring out of caliper.
  • On all models, remove caliper slide pin bushing caps and slide pins.
  • Lift caliper up and out of anchor plate and off rotor.
Rear
  • Raise and support vehicle, then remove wheel and caliper mounting bolt...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Hydraulic Brake Systems -> Adjustments -> 1997-2000 -> 2001 -> Height Sensing Proportioning Valve -> Park Brake Cable Tensioner -> Stop Lamp Switch
Vehicle: 2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo 4.7 V8 GAS

Height Sensing Proportioning Valve

1997-2000
  • Raise and support vehicle, allowing rear suspension to hang free.
  • Remove rear wheel and tire assemblies.
  • Using an appropriate jack, support rear axle.
  • Disconnect track bar from rear axle, then the shock absorbers.
  • Loosen, but do not remove, both leaf spring to front spring hanger pivot bolts.
  • Loosen adjustment nut on actuator, Fig. .
  • Ensure hooked end of actuator is properly seated in clip on valve lever and clip is properly positioned on lever of valve.
  • Pull housing of valve actuator toward spring hanger until lever on valve bottoms on body of va...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Hydraulic Brake Systems -> Description -> Caravan, Town & Country & Voyager -> Combination Valve -> Except Caravan, Town & Country & Voyager -> Fixed Proportioning Valve -> Height Sensing Proportioning Valve -> Hydraulic Control Valves -> Master Cylinder -> Metering Valve
Vehicle: 2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited 4.0 L6 GAS

Master Cylinder

Except Caravan, Town & Country & Voyager

The cylinder body containing the primary and secondary pistons is made of aluminum. The removable fluid reservoir is made of nylon reinforced with glass fiber. The reservoir is the only serviceable component.

The fluid compartments of the nylon reservoir are interconnected to permit fluid level equalization. The equalization feature does not affect circuit separation in the event of a front or rear brake malfunction. The reservoir compartments will retain enough fluid to operate the functioning hydraulic circuit.

Caravan, Town & C...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Drum Brakes -> Jeep -> Adjustments -> Cherokee & Grand Cherokee -> Parking Brake -> Service Brakes -> Wrangler
Vehicle: 2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo 4.0 L6 GAS

Service Brakes

  • Raise and support vehicle.
  • Remove access slot cover at rear of brake support plate.
  • Using a suitable brake adjustment tool, rotate adjuster star wheel while turning wheel and tire until brake locks.
  • Insert a suitable thin tool through adjustment hole and disengage automatic adjuster arm from star wheel, then back off screw approximately one turn.
  • Install access slot cover, then lower vehicle and check for proper brake operation.
  • Drive vehicle in Reverse, make 10-15 firm brake applications with one forward stop between each reverse application to equalize adjustment.

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