MedixJK build thread

MedixJK said:
I honestly dont remember, but its a deep rubbing sound. Sounds like thing alot more stout that that thin metal shield. I can feel it in my seat.
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That doesn't sound right. Did you pull the rotor when you did the brakes? If so, pull your ebrake handle 3 or 4 times to reset the shoes and recheck, maybe one is sticking slightly. Other than that make sure your bolts are all tight.
 
WJCO said:
That doesn't sound right. Did you pull the rotor when you did the brakes? If so, pull your ebrake handle 3 or 4 times to reset the shoes and recheck, maybe one is sticking slightly. Other than that make sure your bolts are all tight.
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I know right? Its a rub/vibration that only happens at very slow speeds. Slow roll up to about 10 or 15 mph. As soon as i touch the brakes it stops. And as soon as i let off, it starts again. It is directly related to wheel speed, and appears to happen once per revolution.

Add: i never took the rotor off.
 
MedixJK said:
I know right? Its a rub/vibration that only happens at very slow speeds. Slow roll up to about 10 or 15 mph. As soon as i touch the brakes it stops. And as soon as i let off, it starts again. It is directly related to wheel speed, and appears to happen once per revolution.

Add: i never took the rotor off.
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I'm almost wondering if the new pads are hitting the rust edge on the rotor. If you take the pads off, a shiny spot on the edge will show if the pad edge is rubbing the old rotor surface.
 
MedixJK said:
I know right? Its a rub/vibration that only happens at very slow speeds. Slow roll up to about 10 or 15 mph. As soon as i touch the brakes it stops. And as soon as i let off, it starts again. It is directly related to wheel speed, and appears to happen once per revolution.

Add: i never took the rotor off.
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Could it be wheel weights getting hit on the brake calipers?

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WJCO said:
I'm almost wondering if the new pads are hitting the rust edge on the rotor. If you take the pads off, a shiny spot on the edge will show if the pad edge is rubbing the old rotor surface.
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Ill post up what i find when i get it broke down again.
jkwebbie said:
Could it be wheel weights getting hit on the brake calipers?

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I wouldnt think so just because it stops immediately if i appky the slightest pressure to the brakes.
 
So i got a chance to pull the brakes all apart again. I did find the leading edge of one of the pads was worn funny, leading me to believe it was hanging up. I cleaned everything up really good and liberally applied brake lube to every contact point. End result...problem solved. Must have had a bound up pad somewhere.
 
MedixJK said:
So i got a chance to pull the brakes all apart again. I did find the leading edge of one of the pads was worn funny, leading me to believe it was hanging up. I cleaned everything up really good and liberally applied brake lube to every contact point. End result...problem solved. Must have had a bound up pad somewhere.
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Sweet. Glad it's fixed.
 
MedixJK said:
So i got a chance to pull the brakes all apart again. I did find the leading edge of one of the pads was worn funny, leading me to believe it was hanging up. I cleaned everything up really good and liberally applied brake lube to every contact point. End result...problem solved. Must have had a bound up pad somewhere.
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Nothing like being able to figure things out on your own - nice job :thumb:
 
wayoflife said:
Nothing like being able to figure things out on your own - nice job :thumb:
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Thanks man. I hate to even bring up problems i know i can probably fix, but between work, kids and such, its nice to have some opinions pointing in the right direction. That way when i do have garage time, its not wasted lol.
 
Finally installed my replacement switchpros system as the other had a design flaw....capped it off with some midnight edition rigid spots to replace the turrible rough country a-pillars i had before.
 
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