2001 TJ that I bought used a few months ago. First thing I needed to do was change the front brake pads and rotors and rear brake drums. The pads and rotors are something I’ve done before and on this vehicle were even easier than the other ones I’ve changed in the past. The rear drums were a little more difficult, but still went smoothly, and everything seemed to be a success. Recently, about 2 months since changing the front pads and rotors, my right side front brake has been sticking. It starts off barely noticeable, just barely pulling the vehicle to the right as I drive, but as it goes on it gets worse and worse to the point where I can hear the grinding and the Jeep will stop if I don’t accelerate. Also, I can’t tell what instigates it, but it seems to happen randomly.
I’ve read a few threads on here where people discuss sticking front brakes and see 2 common suggestions, namely: debris or air in the brake line that needs to be flushed out, dysfunctional master push rod and/or booster (?). I can read up or watch a video about bleeding, but I’m not sure what the master and booster people mention are. Either way, I’ve only seen posts where both front brakes experience the issue simultaneously. In my case, it’s only the front right side. Also, once I put cold water on the brakes and cool them down they release and function properly. I can go for days without experiencing the problem, or it can happen 3 times in a day.
Considering all these details, what should I be looking into in order to fix this issue? When I changed the brakes 2 months prior to this happening I noticed the calipers weren’t looking too hot, would replacing these maybe fix this issue? Thanks for any information, I’d really like to avoid a trip to a mechanic. I don’t have a relationship with any in particular, this is the first time I’ve owned an older vehicle that I wouldn’t just take to the dealership because it’s under warranty when something breaks.
I’ve read a few threads on here where people discuss sticking front brakes and see 2 common suggestions, namely: debris or air in the brake line that needs to be flushed out, dysfunctional master push rod and/or booster (?). I can read up or watch a video about bleeding, but I’m not sure what the master and booster people mention are. Either way, I’ve only seen posts where both front brakes experience the issue simultaneously. In my case, it’s only the front right side. Also, once I put cold water on the brakes and cool them down they release and function properly. I can go for days without experiencing the problem, or it can happen 3 times in a day.
Considering all these details, what should I be looking into in order to fix this issue? When I changed the brakes 2 months prior to this happening I noticed the calipers weren’t looking too hot, would replacing these maybe fix this issue? Thanks for any information, I’d really like to avoid a trip to a mechanic. I don’t have a relationship with any in particular, this is the first time I’ve owned an older vehicle that I wouldn’t just take to the dealership because it’s under warranty when something breaks.
