jeep mechanic needed in Wash DC (N Virginia) area

Jan 06, 2004 1 Replies

Hello everyone, I'm the guy who recently posted the question about disc brake troubles. Bleeding the brakes is within my ability, but if it moves up to replacing a valve or master cylinder, I will probably need to have a competent mechanic do it.



I'm brand new to the western Washington DC metro area (Northern Virginia) so I don't have a clue where to take the CJ to be worked on. Any suggestions for an individual guy or a specialty shop would be appreciated. (I would really hate to go to a chain brake place like Midas which doesn't know the ins and outs of a custom jeep vehicle.)



If no one here knows a mechanic in the DC area, then perhaps a referral to any local jeep clubs could help... maybe I could find some local club members to give me some info.



Thanks!!


Your brakes have a combination valve on them. If this gets air in it, it is a 'real' pain to get out.

The valve is down below the brake MC and has a rubber boot on the front end. Under this boot you will find a pin. This pin needs to be held so it can't pop out when you push down on the brake pedal to bleed them.

Chrysler does have a tool to hold this pin, but I use a penny and a needle nose vise grips to hold it. Or a second person with a plumber's channel lock pliers to hold it.

Haynes make a good repair manual for the CJ's. It is really accurate, especially for the wiring harness.

Mike

86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's

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