I did this on my 93 xj and it’s amazing. I went with ZJ rear disc brake hoses, as the KJ ones didn’t seem like they would connect to My hard lines. I also got the e brake cables from Crown, who makes a disc brake kit. They only fit 95 and older XJ , but are drop in fit and work perfectly with the KJ parking brake. One related mod I did and recommend for 91-94 XJs: I got the brake booster for 95-96 XJ. It’s a dual diaphragm, drop in fit for 91-94, and added to brake power as well. This mod can be done with 90 and older , but the brake pedal pin needs slight mod. I also upgraded to the newer style brake master cylinder, with plastic reservoir - a bit shorter & lighter , and you can see the fluid level at a glance.
I did the exact same change on my '92 XJ with the '95 Brake Booster and the ZJ rear disc backing plates for an 8.25" axle (did have to hone out the center of the backing plates just a touch). my brother happens to have an '95 XJ and has driven both since I did hte conversion, and he's a bit jealous since mine now brakes better than his! It really isn't too difficult to do, just take your time and bleed the system very thoroughly. I'd recommend a pressure bleeding kit (not vacuum bleed) such as the one from Motive Power Products since it fills the reservoir from the top automatically with fresh fluid as you bleed at the cylinder and makes completely flushing the system easy.
I have a tip, if you do break the center pin bolt its easy to get out, it happened to me on an FJ40 years ago, just take a ball peen hammer and another hammer, and drive out the center pin, in other words you will sheer the pin. Just be careful and wear eye protection.
Hi Ronnie, when you say "if I brake an axle on the 8 /1/4, it's not going to fall out. What is it with the new disc brakes that the axle won't fall out?
Ronnie, As a Subscriber, I bought a NEW condition 1999 XJ of a 90 yrs old man that NEVER left pavement. My question is; @ 190k miles & runs perfect. How long can I expect the fuel pump to last? ( I'm the guy that likes replacing parts BEFORE I'm stranded along the road. Thanks!
L have a problem with my xj 95 from the day one l bought it when l am braking end car it's near to stop it's making an awful knocking on the rear l don't give it Mach attention coz l woos going too replace all l woos suspect the noise woos from shafts hitting the center pinion so l have G2 shaft G2 ring end pinion arb locker but noise it's still there l cut new oversized c clips but noise still there any help thanks
Hi cherokee Ronnie. I'm jason from Grand Blanc Michigan. Can U pull some backing plate assembles off a liberty? I would PayPal you in advance plus postage? It would really help me out. No pick a part by me. Like I said I would PayPal u in advance. For backing plate assembly. I would purchase the rotors & calipers. Looking forward to ur response. ThankU jasonC
![Jeep Cherokee: Rear Disc Brake Swap - KJ/ZJ No Welding; Bolt-on Conversion ['91-'01 XJ]](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/hoSTNrbwCAk/mqdefault.jpg)
I did this on my 93 xj and it’s amazing. I went with ZJ rear disc brake hoses, as the KJ ones didn’t seem like they would connect to My hard lines. I also got the e brake cables from Crown, who makes a disc brake kit. They only fit 95 and older XJ , but are drop in fit and work perfectly with the KJ parking brake.
One related mod I did and recommend for 91-94 XJs: I got the brake booster for 95-96 XJ. It’s a dual diaphragm, drop in fit for 91-94, and added to brake power as well. This mod can be done with 90 and older , but the brake pedal pin needs slight mod.
I also upgraded to the newer style brake master cylinder, with plastic reservoir - a bit shorter & lighter , and you can see the fluid level at a glance.
I did the exact same change on my '92 XJ with the '95 Brake Booster and the ZJ rear disc backing plates for an 8.25" axle (did have to hone out the center of the backing plates just a touch). my brother happens to have an '95 XJ and has driven both since I did hte conversion, and he's a bit jealous since mine now brakes better than his! It really isn't too difficult to do, just take your time and bleed the system very thoroughly. I'd recommend a pressure bleeding kit (not vacuum bleed) such as the one from Motive Power Products since it fills the reservoir from the top automatically with fresh fluid as you bleed at the cylinder and makes completely flushing the system easy.
Thank you definitely something I need to do! I haven't been happy with my brakes since i lifted and put on 33s.
I have a tip, if you do break the center pin bolt its easy to get out, it happened to me on an FJ40 years ago, just take a ball peen hammer and another hammer, and drive out the center pin, in other words you will sheer the pin. Just be careful and wear eye protection.
Thank you for sharing this tip!!
Great video. It doesn't look too hard to do. Looks like something I will do in the future.
I have no idea the liberty kit fits the XJ great info.
Can you do it on a tj dana 44
I done that to mine love it.
DO YOU NEED TO USE LONGER WHEELS STUDS? THANKS
What year jeep liberty parts did you order thank you.
Will the Patriot backing plate work on a Chrysler 8.25 ?
Hi Ronnie, when you say "if I brake an axle on the 8 /1/4, it's not going to fall out. What is it with the new disc brakes that the axle won't fall out?
Ronnie, As a Subscriber, I bought a NEW condition 1999 XJ of a 90 yrs old man that NEVER left pavement. My question is;
@ 190k miles & runs perfect. How long can I expect the fuel pump to last? ( I'm the guy that likes replacing parts BEFORE I'm stranded along the road. Thanks!
My fuel pump went bad in my 1998 at 320k miles … just fyi
How well did those calipers hold up?
L have a problem with my xj 95 from the day one l bought it when l am braking end car it's near to stop it's making an awful knocking on the rear l don't give it Mach attention coz l woos going too replace all l woos suspect the noise woos from shafts hitting the center pinion so l have G2 shaft G2 ring end pinion arb locker but noise it's still there l cut new oversized c clips but noise still there any help thanks
Will the rotors and calipers fit with the stock 15” wheels?
and why was the axle removed??
TO TAKE OFF THE XJ NACKING PLATE AND INSTALL THE KJ BACKINGPLATE
What did this cost total?
The handbrake cable is also fitting??
Get RT OFF road RT31040 & 31041 cables from Crown or source your own lengths are 70.5" and 34.25"
which year liberty?? Any??
I was wondering the same thing....I noticed he brought rotors for 2003-2006 Liberty so I'm going with that.
2003 to 2006
Will this fit with a 2000 xj?
@@cherokeeronnieI got 98 xj classic what backing plate works for me I haven't watch the video
@@cherokeeronnie What year wranglers do you have and where did you get the parts for it my buddies got a 95
Off topic, but do you know any good brands for cranksensors that are fairly reliable?
Dealer or Napa get the best one you can buy
Thanks my last one only lasted a couple months skp from orileys, calling the dealer monday luckily I had a spare to use
I've got an 8.8 with discs on my stock 2001 originally abs. Doesnt feel like they're doing much, how can I make them more powerful?
Since your running a 8.8 I would try the different proportioning valve
@@cherokeeronnie any particular prop valve?
A lot of people get them out of the zj
@@jlsgarage872I got a 98 Ford ranger in the driveway 3.0 what size differential is on there.
Hi cherokee Ronnie. I'm jason from Grand Blanc Michigan. Can U pull some backing plate assembles off a liberty? I would PayPal you in advance plus postage? It would really help me out. No pick a part by me. Like I said I would PayPal u in advance. For backing plate assembly. I would purchase the rotors & calipers. Looking forward to ur response. ThankU jasonC
I can I am from Illinois.
How far are paw paw Michigan.