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Lubricating Handbrake Mechanism

Model: Jeep Cherokee XJ, MK 2 - Years 1984-2001
Part: Parking brake

When you pull the handbrake lever, a cable connected to it activates a mechanism that, through an eccentric system, engages the rear shoes, locking the rotation of the wheels. When performing maintenance on the rear brakes, it is advisable to disconnect the handbrake cable and remove the handbrake actuation mechanism to clean it thoroughly and lubricate it with grease; this ensures the system is preserved from future jamming that can also be caused by dust generated from brake wear.

Updated on 12 February 2026 by ScegliAuto

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