Service Brake Adjustment; Brakelamp Switch - Jeep J-10 Series 1982 Technical & Service Manual

Removal—Front Cable
(1) Raise vehicle.
(2) Remove equalizer from front cable.
(3) On CJ and Scrambler models, remove clip re
taining cable to frame bracket.
(4) On Cherokee, Wagoneer and Truck models, re
move clip retaining cable to rear crossmember.
(5) Lower vehicle.
(6) Disconnect front cable return spring at parking
brake lever assembly if equipped.
(7) Roll carpet back and remove front cable ferrule-
to-parking brake lever assembly retaining clip.
(8) Disengage cable end from parking brake lever
assembly.
(9) Remove cable.
(10) If cable is to be replaced, remove insulator or
grommet from lever end of cable.
Installation-—Front Cable
(1) Install front cable through floorpan and install
cable grommet or insulator in floorpan.
(2) Install cable ferrule-to-parking brake lever as
sembly retaining clip and reposition carpet.
(3) Engage cable end in parking brake lever assem
bly and install cable return spring if equipped.
(4) On CJ and Scrambler models, install clip retain
ing cable to frame bracket.
(5) On Cherokee, Wagoneer and Truck models, in
stall clip retaining cable to rear crossmember.
(6) Raise vehicle.
(7) Install cable equalizer and locknuts. On CJ and
Scrambler models, be sure cable is properly positioned in
frame bracket as well as equalizer (fig. 2G-3).
(8) Adjust parking brakes as outlined in this
section.
(9) Lower vehicle.
BRAKELAMP SWITCH
The brakelamp switch is mounted on a flange at
tached to the brake pedal support bracket (fig. 2G-2). A
spring-loaded plunger in the switch opens and closes the
stoplamp circuit.
When the brake pedal is in the released position, the
pedal arm contacts the switch plunger, holding it in the
off position. When the brake pedal is pressed, the spring
loaded plunger extends with brake pedal movement un
til the switch is in the On position.
Brakelamp Switch Adjustment
(1) On CJ and Scrambler models with air condi
tioning, remove screws attaching evaporator housing to
instrument panel and move housing away from panel.
(2) Press and hold brake pedal in applied position.
(3) Push brakelamp switch through mounting
bracket until it stops against brake pedal bracket.
BRAKES 2G-17
(4) Release brake pedal to set switch in proper
position.
(5) Check switch position. Switch plunger should be
in ON position and activate brakelamps after 3/8 to 5/8
inch (9.52 to 15.87 mm) brake pedal travel. Measure
pedal travel from center of brake pedal pad.
(6) On CJ and Scrambler models with air condi
tioning, reposition evaporator housing on panel and in
stall housing attaching screws.
SERVICE BRAKE ADJUSTMENT
The rear drum brakes are the only adjustable service
brakes on Jeep vehicles. If the rear brakes are dis
assembled for any reason, an initial adjustment must be
performed before installing the drum. In addition, if
diagnosis indicates the need, the rear brakes can be
adjusted manually as follows:
(1) To perform initial adjustment with drums re
moved, use Brakeshoe-to-Drum Clearance Gauge J-
21107-01 to preset brakelining adjustment (fig. 2G-5).
TOOL
J-21177
VIEW A
J41138
VIEWB J4H39
Fig. 2G-5 Presetting Brakeshoe-To-Drum Clearance