2002 JEEP LIBERTY Workshop Manual

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JEEP LIBERTY 2002 KJ / 1.G Workshop Manual NOTE: Bring vehicle to complete standstill at each
stop. Incomplete, rolling stops will not activate
automatic adjusters.
ADJUSTMENT WITH ADJUSTING TOOL
(1) Be sure parking brake lever is fully releas

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JEEP LIBERTY 2002 KJ / 1.G Workshop Manual OPERATION
When the brakes are applied fluid pressure is
exerted against the caliper piston. The fluid pressure
is exerted equally and in all directions. This means
pressure exerted against the caliper

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JEEP LIBERTY 2002 KJ / 1.G Workshop Manual (4) Remove caliper piston withshort burstsof
low pressure compressed air. Direct air through fluid
inlet port and ease piston out of bore (Fig. 18).
CAUTION: Do not blow the piston out of the bore
wit

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JEEP LIBERTY 2002 KJ / 1.G Workshop Manual CLEANING
Clean the caliper components with clean brake
fluid or brake clean only. Wipe the caliper and piston
dry with lint free towels or use low pressure com-
pressed air.
CAUTION: Do not use gasoli

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JEEP LIBERTY 2002 KJ / 1.G Workshop Manual INSTALLATION
(1) Install caliper to the caliper adapter.
(2) Coat the caliper mounting slide pin bolts with
silicone grease. Begin with the bolt closet to the
bleeder screws (top), Then install and ti

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JEEP LIBERTY 2002 KJ / 1.G Workshop Manual (4) Install the brake hose to the caliper withnew
seal washersand tighten fitting bolt to 31 N´m (23
ft. lbs.).
CAUTION: Verify brake hose is not twisted or
kinked before tightening fitting bolt.
(5)

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JEEP LIBERTY 2002 KJ / 1.G Workshop Manual STANDARD PROCEDURE - DISC BRAKE
ROTOR
The disc brake rotor can be machined if scored or
worn. The lathe must machine both sides of the rotor
simultaneously with dual cutter heads. The rotor
mounting s

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JEEP LIBERTY 2002 KJ / 1.G Workshop Manual JUNCTION BLOCK
DESCRIPTION
The junction block and a rear brake proportioning
valve. The valve is not repairable and must be
replaced as an assembly if diagnosis indicates this is
necessary.
OPERATION