I've wondered now for long time if my brakes have the stopping power that they should have.I have been replacing the obviously worn components and as yet seen only a very small improvement.Here is how they presently feel/operate,they do a good job slowing down while driving under 40mph in town traffic.That is to say light to medium pedal pressure,gearing down[3rd gear],flat and level roads with medium to high traffic volumns.Now if I had to stop suddenly,standing on the brake pedal full force will bring the jeep to a stop.I cannot lock up the wheels,not possible,I've tried,believe me.The pedal resistance is firm not hard,perhaps a touch spongy/firm.The pedal does not go to the floor [bottom out]Pumping them does help,but this is not always an option when you have to stop suddenly.highway driving and steep downhilling without benefit of lower gearing is down right frightening.Here is what I've done to the brakes--- new front rotors and pads, new rear drums and shoes/wheel cylinders, new master cylinder, and yes I must have bled the brakes a dozen times.
All thats left is the front calipers and proportioning valve,so before I do that does any one have similar experience,or am I just looking at poor brakes?
Oh one more thing, I have seen some cj's with a booster,mine does not have a booster.
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