Overview
The Crown Automotive 5252985 is a driver side front brake caliper for the Jeep Cherokee XJ, Grand Cherokee ZJ and Wrangler YJ, TJ and LJ.
This is the left-hand front caliper, the mate of the passenger side unit sold as 5252984. It sits at the front left position as a direct fit for Jeeps with a shared front brake design.
Crown positions its catalog as Jeep replacement parts, with more than 8,000 part numbers and many factory-discontinued items among them.
The 5252985 is the left-hand front caliper, and because front calipers do most of the stopping, a sticking one tends to show itself as a pull to one side or a hot wheel after a drive. Many owners renew both fronts together so braking stays even, which means pairing it with 5252984 for the passenger side. Pads, rotors and hoses are not included and should be inspected at the same time.
Key features
- Driver side front brake caliper
- Front left position
- Marked as a direct fit
- Shared across Cherokee XJ, Grand Cherokee ZJ and Wrangler
- Jeep replacement part from Crown Automotive
Pairing front calipers
Front calipers work as a matched pair, so a sticking unit on one side can cause a pull under braking or uneven pad wear on the other. Replacing both sides at once keeps stopping force balanced, though a single caliper is also a common repair when only one side has failed. Compare heat and pad wear on each side after a drive.
Plan for fresh pads, the hose check and bleeding as part of the same job. Look at the rotor on each side and clean the caliper bracket surfaces before fitting. Test the brakes gently in a clear area before using them in traffic.
- Check both brake hoses for cracks
- Clean the bracket surfaces before fitting
- Test the brakes gently after the first drive
Specifications
| Brand | Crown Automotive |
|---|---|
| Part number | 5252985 |
| UPC | 848399010671 |
| Part type | Brake caliper |
| Position | Front left (driver side) |
| Fit type | Direct fit |
Vehicle fitment
The list names the 1990–2001 Jeep Cherokee (XJ) and the 1993–1998 Grand Cherokee (ZJ), plus the Wrangler in three ranges: 1990–1995 (YJ), 1997–2006 (TJ) and 2004–2006 (LJ).
It fits the 1990–2001 Cherokee, 1993–1998 Grand Cherokee and Wranglers from 1990–1995, 1997–2006 and 2004–2006. Check your year, model and trim against these years before ordering.
Installation notes
Because the caliper replacement opens the hydraulic circuit, bleed the brakes and test the pedal before driving.
What’s included
- One driver side front brake caliper
