My 97 TJ needs the brake pedal pumped before driving or I get squealing from rear brakes when backing out of the drive way. This happens when the cold weather sets in. This was a slight problem last winter and had it checked in the Spring. I got a new set of tires and had the rear brakes checked. I was told there was no problem (it was warm than). I told them to bleed the brakes anyway in case it was a moisture problem. In early Fall, when it was still warm, I had to make an emergency stop and the vehicle heaved forward and nose-dived. As soon as it got cold this Winter the pumping of the brakes became necessary everytime fefore driving. I have not loss any fluid and have not seen any problem on a visiual inspection - pinches or such. Sooo.... combination valve? master cylinder? rear brake problem? some central distributions reguloator problem? Thanks, Steve in Michigan
97 TJ Sport 6 Auto AC > 90,000 stock No off roading Mechanical ability limited to maintainance & minor repairs- posted
18 years ago