Overview
The Crown Automotive J8133847 is a driver side front brake caliper for the 1984–1989 Jeep Cherokee (XJ), 1982–1983 CJ5, 1982–1986 CJ7, 1982–1985 Scrambler and 1987–1989 Wrangler.
This is the left-hand front caliper for a run of 1980s Jeeps. Brake pads are not included, so they are handled separately.
It mounts in the front left position as a direct fit. It covers both Cherokee and CJ-era models, so check your Jeep’s year against the ranges below.
It covers a range of 1980s Jeeps across the Cherokee XJ, CJ5, CJ7, Scrambler and Wrangler YJ, each in a narrow window of years. That suggests a shared front brake of the period. It is the driver side caliper, and the passenger side uses a different part number. Pads are not included, and rotors are not part of this item.
Key features
- Driver side front brake caliper
- Front left position
- Supplied without brake pads
- Marked as a direct fit
- Covers late CJ, Scrambler, Cherokee XJ and Wrangler YJ models
Pads, rotors and bleeding
A front caliper squeezes the pads against the rotor, so its piston and bore must move freely for even braking. A caliper that sticks can drag, heat the pads and wear one side faster than the other. Since pads are not included, plan to buy them with the caliper or inspect the old pads for remaining life.
Check the rotor for scoring, thickness and runout before fitting the caliper, and replace it if it is worn. Inspect the brake hose for cracks, since a swollen hose can restrict flow. After installation, bleed the front brakes and bed in the new pads at moderate speeds before relying on full stopping power.
- Check the piston for smooth travel
- Inspect the brake hose for cracks
- Measure rotor thickness before reuse
- Bleed the front brakes after installation
Specifications
| Brand | Crown Automotive |
|---|---|
| Part number | J8133847 |
| UPC | 848399071696 |
| Part type | Brake caliper |
| Position | Front left (driver side) |
| Pads | Not included |
| Fit type | Direct fit |
Vehicle fitment
Crown Automotive names the 1984–1989 Cherokee (XJ), the 1982–1983 CJ5, the 1982–1986 CJ7, the 1982–1985 Scrambler and the 1987–1989 Wrangler.
Cherokees and Wranglers from 1990 on are not covered. Check your Jeep’s year, model and trim before ordering this caliper.
Installation notes
Because pads are not included, inspect the current pads when swapping the caliper and replace them if they are worn. Bleed the front brakes afterward.
What’s included
- One driver side front brake caliper
Not included: Brake pads.
