98XJ wrote:
> On Wed, 12 Mar 2008 22:04:42 -0400, 98XJ <> wrote:
>
>> On Wed, 12 Mar 2008 16:04:04 -0700 (PDT), merrill
>> <merrill@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote:
>>
>>> I would really like to see a write up with photos.
>>>
>>> Please give us a follow-up in a month or two after you have driven in
>>> rain and on gravel and after a couple of panic stops.
>>>
>>> I'm surprised you didn't try to use the master cylinder as well, but
>>> i'm glad it worked out well for you.
>> =======
>>
>> I did consider taking photos as I worked, but I considered others
>> already have done a better job than I would have. Without a doubt,
>> the best source that I studied is Eric Zappe's book, High-Performance
>> Jeep Cherokee XJ Builder's Guids 1984-2001". The descriptions are
>> concise and the photos well-framed and crystal clear (ericsxj.com).
>>
>> This subject is also covered extensively on the NAXJA site, including
>> a photo essay here: http://www.geocities.com/dcpaschal/mitch02.html
>> I guess I should pay NAXJA dues, now...
>>
>> It was in Zappe's book that I realized that my stock wheels would
>> interfere with the calipers if I used ZJ parts. Zappe's used a
>> TeraFlex kit (with Ford Explorer rotors and TF's own backing plate
>> assemblies). But the process is identical, save for the brake lines.
>> I kept the Liberty's hard lines (mine are 10 years old, after all).
>> The biggest waste of time, in a fatigued state, was not realizing that
>> the Liberty's fittings were metric; the XJ's English. Once I
>> flared-on new fittings, no more problem.
>>
>> I also wondered about the pro****tioning valve. I talked with someone
>> who did the Liberty/XJ swap about 3 years ago & he's had no problem
>> (running 31s or 32s). The Zappe book said, "I didn't need to install
>> a different pro****tioning valve or modify the master cylinder per the
>> TeraFlex instructions". My comment: Your (or my) results may vary.
>>
>> I still haven't connected the E-brake cables, but I don't expect too
>> much of a problem.
>>
>> I have been working solo (Getting grease all over the garage while my
>> wife's been out of town - but now it's all clean for when she gets off
>> the plane in a couple of hours.), so I've only bled the rear lines, so
>> far. Consequently, the pedal is a little spongy - but travel is less
>> than before the change.
>>
>> There still is some snow around, so I guess I could try some panic
>> stops, to see how it tracks. I'll let everyone know after I've driven
>> for a longer time and in varying conditions. I may go back to the
>> yard to pull that master cyl, just for insurance.
>>
>> Jim
>>
>> P.S. - Spdloader - keep me posted on your project. js
>
> There have been absolutely no problems with this conversion. Hard
> braking has not resulted in the XJ wanting to change ends. Still
> running the stock Master cyl. and pro****tioning valve.
Thanks for the follow up.
Have you tried it in snow yet?
Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
'New' frame in the works for '08. Some Canadian Bush Trip and Build
Photos: http://mikeromainjeeptrips.shutterfly.com
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