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    Default brake locked up

    well i been having shaking on left front tire well today i took off tire and looked my brake is fully compressed not moving at all even when u push on brake it not moving idk what it is any ideas
    hummer dont got nothing on a xj

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    Default Re: brake locked up

    It is difficult to see disc pads move since they only move a few hundredths of an inch when working. Take off the caliper, compress the cylinder and then apply the brake pedal and see if it moves.
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    Default Re: brake locked up

    have u ever heard of it useing star bits for the capliper it only locks up randomly
    hummer dont got nothing on a xj

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    Default Re: brake locked up

    They generally use allen head bolts.
    230 hp 4.3L Chevy
    Built 4L60E with manual lockout
    Atlas 4 speed
    Griffin radiator
    On board air
    Warn 9.5ti on custom bumper
    7.5" RE front and bastard pack rear on custom long arms
    30 gal gas tank
    lockers
    And a bunch of other stuff

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    Default Re: brake locked up

    yea it uses a t45 for mine
    hummer dont got nothing on a xj

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    Default Re: brake locked up

    That in itself doesn't mean anything. Just make sure the caliper is free
    230 hp 4.3L Chevy
    Built 4L60E with manual lockout
    Atlas 4 speed
    Griffin radiator
    On board air
    Warn 9.5ti on custom bumper
    7.5" RE front and bastard pack rear on custom long arms
    30 gal gas tank
    lockers
    And a bunch of other stuff

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