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> I have a 94 Grand Cherokee and I think it has a problem with the
> master cylinder. I changed the brake shoes on the rear this weekend and
> the front was done last year but I have excessive brake pedal when I
> apply the brakes. They do not drift down when I apply them, but they
> travel further down than I would like and if I let go and press again I
> have full pressure on the brakes like normal. Someone said either I
> need to bleed the brakes or the master cylinder is at fault. If it is
> the master cylinder, I can replace it but since it has ABS brakes I was
> told I cannot bleed the brakes without the DRB II scanner mentioned in
> my manual. The manual says to bleed as normal, then use the DRB II
> scanner tool, then bleed again as normal. Is there a way I can bleed
> the brakes without this tool, someone said I could just start the car
> and let it idle so the ABS can cycle on and then bleed as normal, can
> this be done?

That section only applies if you get air into the system or want to do
a full up flush. You don't need the DRBII to bleed just the calipers.

What you do need to do is double check you put the adjustment stars in
the correct side and that the pads have been adjusted out so the drum
just slides on with a smidge of friction. To me it sounds like your
pads are not adjusted properly.

To adjust the brakes simply tug up on the emergency brake handle a
few times till it firms up about half way up. If they are way loose
this can take quite a few tugs.

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DougW