Jeep J-10 Series 1982 Technical & Service Manual page 829

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Rg. 26-30 Disc Brake Assembly—CJ and Scrambler Models

used on CJ/Scrambler model lining). When the brakelin

ing wears to the point of replacement, the sensor con

tacts the rotor surface making a high-pitched noise to

alert the driver (fig. 2G-33).

DISC BRAKE OPERATION

The significant feature of disc brake operation is that

the caliper is free to slide laterally on the mounting bolts

or anchor plate abutment surfaces.

When the brakes are applied, fluid pressure is exerted

equally against the piston and piston bore surfaces.

Pressure applied to the piston is transmitted to the

inboard shoe and lining pressing the lining against the

rotor inboard surface. At the same time, pressure ap

plied to the piston bore forces the caliper to slide in

board. This movement causes the outboard portion of

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