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Author:  kelticknight [ Fri Oct 01, 2010 9:09 pm ]
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the kj had done well and given me 175k miles which is good but after thsi,it will be my last jeep ,parts are too costly as most have too be got at stealership and only small stuff can be got at local parts shop lile filters,its a pity but specialy in these hard times,getting too be too costly too keep it going,probly will replace next year,maybe the end,, and look at another brand of 4x4 which wont cost as much in parts,never thought i see thsi day comming but it is comming,,2 of my friends who had jeeps, kjs too,had too cahnge as they couldnt keep affording the expensive parts , and they changed too different brand of 4x4, :google:

Author:  ihatemybike [ Fri Oct 01, 2010 10:27 pm ]
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It's a shame that Jeeps aren't more popular on that side of the pond with better parts availability. What you thinking of for the replacement?

Author:  kelticknight [ Sun Oct 03, 2010 9:48 am ]
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will stay away from bmw as not good off road,maybe hilux,isuzu d-max or nissan pathfinder or toyota cruiser
at moment looking at nissan pathfinder because roadtax abit cheaper here

Author:  JIMMY JEEP [ Wed Nov 24, 2010 8:04 pm ]
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Hey Brian ,i am always willing to gets tuff from Uk and send it out too ya although it may still seem pricey with postage. My local dealer has gone tits up so have to use one either in Preston or Bury for bits. Just A thought.

Author:  JeepBumm68 [ Wed Nov 24, 2010 10:22 pm ]
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wrangler parts are cheap lol. Same with the yota's.

Author:  kelticknight [ Thu Nov 25, 2010 6:25 am ]
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JeepBumm68 wrote:
wrangler parts are cheap lol. Same with the yota's.

maybe i usa ,not here

Author:  kelticknight [ Thu Nov 25, 2010 6:26 am ]
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JIMMY JEEP wrote:
Hey Brian ,i am always willing to gets tuff from Uk and send it out too ya although it may still seem pricey with postage. My local dealer has gone tits up so have to use one either in Preston or Bury for bits. Just A thought.

thanks jimmy
ill send you a pm ,as looking for something ,maybe you can help
brian

Author:  Pippobug [ Thu Nov 25, 2010 7:24 am ]
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Brian,

if it helps I am round the corner of Charton Recycled Autoparts (01223 832656) www.charltonautoparts.com that specialise in dismatelling Jeep.

Fil.

Author:  kelticknight [ Thu Nov 25, 2010 11:39 am ]
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Pippobug wrote:
Brian,

if it helps I am round the corner of Charton Recycled Autoparts (01223 832656) http://www.charltonautoparts.com that specialise in dismatelling Jeep.

Fil.

cheers guy,looking for brakes cables for 2003 crd kj going back too handbrake
i sent them a e-mail and see what the say

Author:  kelticknight [ Thu Nov 25, 2010 12:40 pm ]
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i rang them and was told they wouldnt advise selling used hand brake cable

Author:  ando [ Tue Apr 17, 2012 4:41 am ]
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kelticknight wrote:
i rang them and was told they wouldnt advise selling used hand brake cable



On the subject of h/brakes, where the hell is the adjustment for it ? need to take a few clicks out :?

Author:  tonycrd [ Tue Apr 17, 2012 8:35 am ]
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Inside the rear discs.

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Author:  ando [ Thu Apr 19, 2012 4:18 pm ]
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tonycrd wrote:
Inside the rear discs.

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Tony, for some reason I cant see any of your pics :cry: I'll have a look at work tomorrow, and mention it to the I.T geeks! cus I cant see any adjustment by the cables, disc's, or calipers :?

Author:  tonycrd [ Fri Apr 20, 2012 10:43 am ]
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http://i52.tinypic.com/2s0bfv5.jpg

http://i55.tinypic.com/5556kj.jpg

can you see them now, clicking on the links?

What browser do you use? Internet explorer has issues with the pictures.

Author:  ando [ Fri Apr 20, 2012 11:38 am ]
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Ahhh I can see them now (at work) :D

So is it just a flat blade screwdriver in a slot, and turn to adjust ?

Cheers mate :wink:

Author:  tonycrd [ Fri Apr 20, 2012 12:32 pm ]
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Yep, that's it. You should have the wheels of the ground, so you can check when the brake engages. Then back off two clicks.

If you want to make sure: remove the rear discs to check the brake shoes. They are notorious for crumbling (since they are so small and overheat easy) and loss of brake lining.

BTW..love your dog! Is that a blue pit?

Author:  ando [ Fri Apr 20, 2012 4:05 pm ]
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tonycrd wrote:
Yep, that's it. You should have the wheels of the ground, so you can check when the brake engages. Then back off two clicks.

If you want to make sure: remove the rear discs to check the brake shoes. They are notorious for crumbling (since they are so small and overheat easy) and loss of brake lining.

BTW..love your dog! Is that a blue pit?



Sounds simple enough cheers dude :D , tho I am thinkin summut has happened like you say, as the hand brake comes right to the last click and then only just stops the car moving :? , wouldnt stop it on a hill at the mo :shock:

and cheer's, his name is Max, and he's a blue Staffordshire Bull Terrier, though he is bigger than standard and looks very much like an APBT :mrgreen:

Author:  Pippobug [ Fri Apr 20, 2012 4:49 pm ]
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ando wrote:
Sounds simple enough cheers dude :D , tho I am thinkin summut has happened like you say, as the hand brake comes right to the last click and then only just stops the car moving :? , wouldnt stop it on a hill at the mo :shock:
:

Andy
I had the same this as you you my handbreak, when I took it to the MOT it failer as the back brum pads had worm out. Like Tony said check them they might have just run out to.
Fil

Author:  ando [ Fri Apr 20, 2012 5:10 pm ]
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Yeah I think thats the case TBH, I'll check them soon as I can :wink:

Going to a hill climb event Sunday, so I'll have to find a flat parking space if I can :lol:

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