Overview
The Omix-ADA 16752.06 is a passenger side self-adjusting brake shoe lever for the rear drum brakes of the 1984–1989 Jeep Cherokee (XJ), 1982–1983 CJ5, 1982–1986 CJ7, 1982–1985 Scrambler and 1987–1989 Wrangler (YJ). It is supplied individually.
Omix-ADA builds these as direct OE replacement Jeep parts to original specifications, and each one carries a limited five year warranty.
Key features
- Brake shoe self adjust lever
- Passenger side
- Supplied individually
- Direct OE replacement built to original specifications
- It has a limited five year warranty.
Replacing the self-adjust lever
The self-adjust lever links the adjuster to the brake shoe and moves the adjuster wheel a small amount each time the brakes are applied in reverse. Over time the lever pivot and its spring can wear, which reduces adjustment and can leave shoes too far from the drum. Symptoms include a brake pedal that drops farther than normal before the brakes engage, or an adjuster that will not turn freely when the drum is off.
Because the lever works with the adjuster, spring and shoe as one unit, it is often replaced alongside them during a rear brake job. Clean the pivot, check the spring tension and confirm the adjuster moves in both directions before reassembly. Since each side needs its own lever, plan to inspect both sides of the axle, and work through the steps one wheel at a time.
- Inspect the pivot for wear or cracks
- Check the spring for stretching or missing parts
Specifications
| Brand | Omix-Ada |
|---|---|
| Part number | 16752.06 |
| UPC | 804314024352 |
| Product type | Brake shoe self adjust lever |
| Side | Passenger |
| Quantity | Individual piece |
| Fit type | Direct fit |
| Warranty | Limited five year warranty coverage applies to this part. |
Vehicle fitment
It fits the 1984–1989 Jeep Cherokee (XJ), the 1982–1983 Jeep CJ5, the 1982–1986 Jeep CJ7, the 1982–1985 Jeep Scrambler and the 1987–1989 Jeep Wrangler (YJ).
Years outside those ranges, including the 1990 and newer Cherokee XJ, fall outside the fitment above. Check fit against your vehicle’s year, model and trim before ordering.
