ZJ Rear Disc Brakes

[et_pb_section bb_built="1" admin_label="section"][et_pb_row admin_label="row" background_position="top_left" background_repeat="repeat" background_size="initial"][et_pb_column type="4_4"][et_pb_text _builder_version="3.0.51" background_layout="light" text_orientation="left" border_style="solid"] ZJ Rear Disc Brakes On an XJ D44 (or D35) My project to fit 98 ZJ D35 C-clip rear disc brakes to my '87 XJ D44. Note that the XJ NON c-clip rear axle shares the bearing retainer bolt pattern with the D44 so these instructions will work for the D35 non c-clip too. All measurements shown. [/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row background_position="top_left" background_repeat="repeat" background_size="initial"][et_pb_column type="1_3"][et_pb_image _builder_version="3.0.51" src="https://kevinsoffroad.com/wp-content/uploads/ZJrearDiscsOnXJ01.jpg" show_in_lightbox="off" url_new_window="off" use_overlay="off" sticky="off" align="left" always_center_on_mobile="on" border_style="solid" force_fullwidth="off" /][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type="2_3"][et_pb_text _builder_version="3.0.51" background_layout="light" text_orientation="left" border_style="solid"] The ZJ D35 axle I bought. It has c-clip axles and 3.55 gears [/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row background_position="top_left" background_repeat="repeat" background_size="initial"][et_pb_column type="1_3"][et_pb_image _builder_version="3.0.51" src="https://kevinsoffroad.com/wp-content/uploads/ZJrearDiscsOnXJ02.jpg" show_in_lightbox="off" url_new_window="off" use_overlay="off" sticky="off" align="left" always_center_on_mobile="on" border_style="solid" force_fullwidth="off" /][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type="2_3"][et_pb_text _builder_version="3.0.51" background_layout="light" text_orientation="left" border_style="solid"] ZJ Right caliper assembly. [/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row background_position="top_left" background_repeat="repeat" background_size="initial"][et_pb_column type="1_3"][et_pb_image _builder_version="3.0.51" src="https://kevinsoffroad.com/wp-content/uploads/ZJrearDiscsOnXJ03.jpg" show_in_lightbox="off" url_new_window="off" use_overlay="off" sticky="off" align="left" always_center_on_mobile="on" border_style="solid" force_fullwidth="off" /][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type="2_3"][et_pb_text _builder_version="3.0.51" background_layout="light" text_orientation="left" border_style="solid"] Back of right ZJ disc brake assembly. [/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row background_position="top_left" background_repeat="repeat" background_size="initial"][et_pb_column type="1_3"][et_pb_image _builder_version="3.0.51" src="https://kevinsoffroad.com/wp-content/uploads/ZJrearDiscsOnXJ04.jpg" show_in_lightbox="off" url_new_window="off" use_overlay="off" sticky="off" align="left" always_center_on_mobile="on" border_style="solid" force_fullwidth="off" /][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type="2_3"][et_pb_text _builder_version="3.0.51" background_layout="light" text_orientation="left" border_style="solid"] Caliper and rotor removed, e-brake shoes visible [/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row background_position="top_left" background_repeat="repeat" background_size="initial"][et_pb_column type="1_3"][et_pb_image _builder_version="3.0.51" src="https://kevinsoffroad.com/wp-content/uploads/ZJrearDiscsOnXJ05.jpg" show_in_lightbox="off" url_new_window="off" use_overlay="off" sticky="off" align="left" always_center_on_mobile="on" border_style="solid" force_fullwidth="off" /][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type="2_3"][et_pb_text _builder_version="3.0.51" background_layout="light" text_orientation="left" border_style="solid"] Axle shafts removed from ZJ axle. [/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row background_position="top_left" background_repeat="repeat" background_size="initial"][et_pb_column type="1_3"][et_pb_image _builder_version="3.0.51" src="https://kevinsoffroad.com/wp-content/uploads/ZJrearDiscsOnXJ06.jpg" show_in_lightbox="off" url_new_window="off" use_overlay="off" sticky="off" align="left" always_center_on_mobile="on" border_style="solid" force_fullwidth="off" /][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type="2_3"][et_pb_text _builder_version="3.0.51" background_layout="light" text_orientation="left" border_style="solid"] Close-up of ZJ assembly, showing flange bolt pattern. [/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row background_position="top_left" background_repeat="repeat" background_size="initial"][et_pb_column type="1_3"][et_pb_image _builder_version="3.0.51" src="https://kevinsoffroad.com/wp-content/uploads/ZJrearDiscsOnXJ07.jpg" show_in_lightbox="off" url_new_window="off" use_overlay="off" sticky="off" align="left" always_center_on_mobile="on" border_style="solid" force_fullwidth="off" /][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type="2_3"][et_pb_text _builder_version="3.0.51" background_layout="light" text_orientation="left" border_style="solid"] This shows the difference. The center will need to be reamed out, the bolt pattern welded and re-drilled to match, and a custom spacer (next pic) machined to fit on the shaft outboard of the axle seal, to ensure the bearing sits in the race properly. Note that the D35 NON c-clip axle bearing retainer bolt pattern is identical to the D44, and so if you copy what I did you can fit the ZJ discs on your d35 non c-clip the same way. [/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row background_position="top_left" background_repeat="repeat" background_size="initial"][et_pb_column type="1_3"][et_pb_image _builder_version="3.0.51" src="https://kevinsoffroad.com/wp-content/uploads/ZJrearDiscsOnXJ08.jpg" show_in_lightbox="off" url_new_window="off" use_overlay="off" sticky="off" align="left" always_center_on_mobile="on" border_style="solid" force_fullwidth="off" /][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type="2_3"][et_pb_text _builder_version="3.0.51" background_layout="light" text_orientation="left" border_style="solid"] These are the correct dimensions for the custom spacer to bear properly on the seal. [/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row background_position="top_left" background_repeat="repeat" background_size="initial"][et_pb_column type="1_3"][et_pb_image _builder_version="3.0.51" src="https://kevinsoffroad.com/wp-content/uploads/ZJrearDiscsOnXJ09.jpg" show_in_lightbox="off" url_new_window="off" use_overlay="off" sticky="off" align="left" always_center_on_mobile="on" border_style="solid" force_fullwidth="off" /][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type="2_3"][et_pb_text _builder_version="3.0.51" background_layout="light" text_orientation="left" border_style="solid"] The original setup on the axle shaft. [/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row background_position="top_left" background_repeat="repeat" background_size="initial"][et_pb_column type="1_3"][et_pb_image _builder_version="3.0.51" src="https://kevinsoffroad.com/wp-content/uploads/ZJrearDiscsOnXJ10.jpg" show_in_lightbox="off" url_new_window="off" use_overlay="off" sticky="off" align="left" always_center_on_mobile="on" border_style="solid" force_fullwidth="off" /][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type="2_3"][et_pb_text _builder_version="3.0.51" background_layout="light" text_orientation="left" border_style="solid"] The arrangement of the little e-brake lever. [/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row background_position="top_left" background_repeat="repeat" background_size="initial"][et_pb_column type="1_3"][et_pb_image _builder_version="3.0.51" src="https://kevinsoffroad.com/wp-content/uploads/ZJrearDiscsOnXJ11.jpg" show_in_lightbox="off" url_new_window="off" use_overlay="off" sticky="off" align="left" always_center_on_mobile="on" border_style="solid" force_fullwidth="off" /][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type="2_3"][et_pb_text _builder_version="3.0.51" background_layout="light" text_orientation="left" border_style="solid" /][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row background_position="top_left" background_repeat="repeat" background_size="initial"][et_pb_column type="1_3"][et_pb_image _builder_version="3.0.51" src="https://kevinsoffroad.com/wp-content/uploads/ZJrearDiscsOnXJ12.jpg" show_in_lightbox="off" url_new_window="off" use_overlay="off" sticky="off" align="left" always_center_on_mobile="on" border_style="solid" force_fullwidth="off" /][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type="2_3"][et_pb_text _builder_version="3.0.51" background_layout="light" text_orientation="left" border_style="solid"] Back of the ZJ disc caliper bracket and splash shield. [/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row background_position="top_left" background_repeat="repeat" background_size="initial"][et_pb_column type="1_3"][et_pb_image _builder_version="3.0.52" src="https://kevinsoffroad.com/wp-content/uploads/ZJrearDiscsOnXJ13.jpg" show_in_lightbox="off" url_new_window="off" use_overlay="off" sticky="off" align="left" always_center_on_mobile="on" border_style="solid" force_fullwidth="off" /][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type="2_3"][et_pb_text _builder_version="3.0.51" background_layout="light" text_orientation="left" border_style="solid"] The e-brake shoe assembly removed. [/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row background_position="top_left" background_repeat="repeat" background_size="initial"][et_pb_column type="1_3"][et_pb_image _builder_version="3.0.52" src="https://kevinsoffroad.com/wp-content/uploads/ZJrearDiscsOnXJ13.jpg" show_in_lightbox="off" url_new_window="off" use_overlay="off" sticky="off" align="left" always_center_on_mobile="on" border_style="solid" force_fullwidth="off" /][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type="2_3"][et_pb_text _builder_version="3.0.52" background_layout="light" text_orientation="left" border_style="solid"] The splash shield and caliper mounting bracket separated. [/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row background_position="top_left" background_repeat="repeat" background_size="initial"][et_pb_column type="1_3"][et_pb_image _builder_version="3.0.52" src="https://kevinsoffroad.com/wp-content/uploads/ZJrearDiscsOnXJ15.jpg" show_in_lightbox="off" url_new_window="off" use_overlay="off" sticky="off" align="left" always_center_on_mobile="on" border_style="solid" force_fullwidth="off" /][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type="2_3"][et_pb_text _builder_version="3.0.52" background_layout="light" text_orientation="left" border_style="solid"] Once you remove the splash shield, you have to remove the little rubber e-brake lever boot. [/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row background_position="top_left" background_repeat="repeat" background_size="initial"][et_pb_column type="1_3"][et_pb_image _builder_version="3.0.52" src="https://kevinsoffroad.com/wp-content/uploads/ZJrearDiscsOnXJ16.jpg" show_in_lightbox="off" url_new_window="off" use_overlay="off" sticky="off" align="left" always_center_on_mobile="on" border_style="solid" force_fullwidth="off" /][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type="2_3"][et_pb_text _builder_version="3.0.52" background_layout="light" text_orientation="left" border_style="solid"] Back of the separated caliper mount bracket. The larger hole to the left side is the hole for the ABS sensor (not used by me). [/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row background_position="top_left" background_repeat="repeat" background_size="initial"][et_pb_column type="1_3"][et_pb_image _builder_version="3.0.52" src="https://kevinsoffroad.com/wp-content/uploads/ZJrearDiscsOnXJ17.jpg" show_in_lightbox="off" url_new_window="off" use_overlay="off" sticky="off" align="left" always_center_on_mobile="on" border_style="solid" force_fullwidth="off" /][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type="2_3"][et_pb_text _builder_version="3.0.52" background_layout="light" text_orientation="left" border_style="solid"] The bracket, ready to go to the welders / machine shop. You need someone experienced with cast steel to do the welding. [/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row background_position="top_left" background_repeat="repeat" background_size="initial"][et_pb_column type="1_3"][et_pb_image _builder_version="3.0.52" src="https://kevinsoffroad.com/wp-content/uploads/ZJrearDiscsOnXJ18.jpg" show_in_lightbox="off" url_new_window="off" use_overlay="off" sticky="off" align="left" always_center_on_mobile="on" border_style="solid" force_fullwidth="off" /][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type="2_3"][et_pb_text _builder_version="3.0.52" background_layout="light" text_orientation="left" border_style="solid"] The XJ D44 bearing retainer plate overlaid on the caliper mounting bracket - showing the difference in flange bolt pattern, and the need to weld up and re-drill the caliper bracket. [/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row background_position="top_left" background_repeat="repeat" background_size="initial" _builder_version="3.0.52"][et_pb_column type="1_3"][et_pb_image _builder_version="3.0.52" src="https://kevinsoffroad.com/wp-content/uploads/ZJrearDiscsOnXJ19.jpg" show_in_lightbox="off" url_new_window="off" use_overlay="off" sticky="off" align="left" always_center_on_mobile="on" border_style="solid" force_fullwidth="off" /][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type="2_3"][et_pb_text _builder_version="3.0.52" background_layout="light" text_orientation="left" border_style="solid"] The stock configuration of the bearing retainer plate against the axle seal. [/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row background_position="top_left" background_repeat="repeat" background_size="initial" _builder_version="3.0.52"][et_pb_column type="1_3"][et_pb_image _builder_version="3.0.52" src="https://kevinsoffroad.com/wp-content/uploads/ZJrearDiscsOnXJ20.jpg" show_in_lightbox="off" url_new_window="off" use_overlay="off" sticky="off" align="left" always_center_on_mobile="on" border_style="solid" force_fullwidth="off" /][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type="2_3"][et_pb_text _builder_version="3.0.52" background_layout="light" text_orientation="left" border_style="solid"] The stock configuration of the bearing retainer plate against the axle seal 2. [/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row background_position="top_left" background_repeat="repeat" background_size="initial" _builder_version="3.0.52"][et_pb_column type="1_3"][et_pb_image _builder_version="3.0.52" src="https://kevinsoffroad.com/wp-content/uploads/ZJrearDiscsOnXJ21.jpg" show_in_lightbox="off" url_new_window="off" use_overlay="off" sticky="off" align="left" always_center_on_mobile="on" border_style="solid" force_fullwidth="off" /][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type="2_3"][et_pb_text _builder_version="3.0.52" background_layout="light" text_orientation="left" border_style="solid"] The bracket back from the shop, large hole enlarged to 3", and the D44 bolt patter drilled. They would not weld the cast bracket. [/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row background_position="top_left" background_repeat="repeat" background_size="initial" _builder_version="3.0.52"][et_pb_column type="1_3"][et_pb_image _builder_version="3.0.52" src="https://kevinsoffroad.com/wp-content/uploads/ZJrearDiscsOnXJ22.jpg" show_in_lightbox="off" url_new_window="off" use_overlay="off" sticky="off" align="left" always_center_on_mobile="on" border_style="solid" force_fullwidth="off" /][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type="2_3"][et_pb_text _builder_version="3.0.52" background_layout="light" text_orientation="left" border_style="solid"] Bearing retainer plate on the re-drilled bracket. [/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row background_position="top_left" background_repeat="repeat" background_size="initial" _builder_version="3.0.52"][et_pb_column type="1_3"][et_pb_image _builder_version="3.0.52" src="https://kevinsoffroad.com/wp-content/uploads/ZJrearDiscsOnXJ23.jpg" show_in_lightbox="off" url_new_window="off" use_overlay="off" sticky="off" align="left" always_center_on_mobile="on" border_style="solid" force_fullwidth="off" /][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type="2_3"][et_pb_text _builder_version="3.0.52" background_layout="light" text_orientation="left" border_style="solid"] The machine shop wouldn't weld the cast bracket. Luckily it could be re-drilled without welding. [/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row background_position="top_left" background_repeat="repeat" background_size="initial" _builder_version="3.0.52"][et_pb_column type="1_3"][et_pb_image _builder_version="3.0.52" src="https://kevinsoffroad.com/wp-content/uploads/ZJrearDiscsOnXJ24.jpg" show_in_lightbox="off" url_new_window="off" use_overlay="off" sticky="off" align="left" always_center_on_mobile="on" border_style="solid" force_fullwidth="off" /][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type="2_3"][et_pb_text _builder_version="3.0.52" background_layout="light" text_orientation="left" border_style="solid"] Custom spacer sitting on the bearing retainer. [/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row background_position="top_left" background_repeat="repeat" background_size="initial" _builder_version="3.0.52"][et_pb_column type="1_3"][et_pb_image _builder_version="3.0.52" src="https://kevinsoffroad.com/wp-content/uploads/ZJrearDiscsOnXJ25.jpg" show_in_lightbox="off" url_new_window="off" use_overlay="off" sticky="off" align="left" always_center_on_mobile="on" border_style="solid" force_fullwidth="off" /][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type="2_3"][et_pb_text _builder_version="3.0.52" background_layout="light" text_orientation="left" border_style="solid"] Bearing retainer in place, and custom spacer in background. [/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row background_position="top_left" background_repeat="repeat" background_size="initial" _builder_version="3.0.52"][et_pb_column type="1_3"][et_pb_image _builder_version="3.0.52" src="https://kevinsoffroad.com/wp-content/uploads/ZJrearDiscsOnXJ26.jpg" show_in_lightbox="off" url_new_window="off" use_overlay="off" sticky="off" align="left" always_center_on_mobile="on" border_style="solid" force_fullwidth="off" /][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type="2_3"][et_pb_text _builder_version="3.0.52" background_layout="light" text_orientation="left" border_style="solid"] Custom spacer and seal in place on the retainer plate. [/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row background_position="top_left" background_repeat="repeat" background_size="initial" _builder_version="3.0.52"][et_pb_column type="1_3"][et_pb_image _builder_version="3.0.52" src="https://kevinsoffroad.com/wp-content/uploads/ZJrearDiscsOnXJ27.jpg" show_in_lightbox="off" url_new_window="off" use_overlay="off" sticky="off" align="left" always_center_on_mobile="on" border_style="solid" force_fullwidth="off" /][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type="2_3"][et_pb_text _builder_version="3.0.52" background_layout="light" text_orientation="left" border_style="solid"] Side view of the seal on the spacer. [/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row background_position="top_left" background_repeat="repeat" background_size="initial" _builder_version="3.0.52"][et_pb_column type="1_3"][et_pb_image _builder_version="3.0.52" src="https://kevinsoffroad.com/wp-content/uploads/ZJrearDiscsOnXJ28.jpg" show_in_lightbox="off" url_new_window="off" use_overlay="off" sticky="off" align="left" always_center_on_mobile="on" border_style="solid" force_fullwidth="off" /][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type="2_3"][et_pb_text _builder_version="3.0.52" background_layout="light" text_orientation="left" border_style="solid"] All the bits. [/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row background_position="top_left" background_repeat="repeat" background_size="initial" _builder_version="3.0.52"][et_pb_column type="1_3"][et_pb_image _builder_version="3.0.52" src="https://kevinsoffroad.com/wp-content/uploads/ZJrearDiscsOnXJ29.jpg" show_in_lightbox="off" url_new_window="off" use_overlay="off" sticky="off" align="left" always_center_on_mobile="on" border_style="solid" force_fullwidth="off" /][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type="2_3"][et_pb_text _builder_version="3.0.52" background_layout="light" text_orientation="left" border_style="solid"] The spacer sitting on the seal. [/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row background_position="top_left" background_repeat="repeat" background_size="initial" _builder_version="3.0.52"][et_pb_column type="1_3"][et_pb_image _builder_version="3.0.52" src="https://kevinsoffroad.com/wp-content/uploads/ZJrearDiscsOnXJ30.jpg" show_in_lightbox="off" url_new_window="off" use_overlay="off" sticky="off" align="left" always_center_on_mobile="on" border_style="solid" force_fullwidth="off" /][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type="2_3"][et_pb_text _builder_version="3.0.52" background_layout="light" text_orientation="left" border_style="solid"] Exploded view (kind of) :-) [/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row background_position="top_left" background_repeat="repeat" background_size="initial" _builder_version="3.0.52"][et_pb_column type="1_3"][et_pb_image _builder_version="3.0.52" src="https://kevinsoffroad.com/wp-content/uploads/ZJrearDiscsOnXJ31.jpg" show_in_lightbox="off" url_new_window="off" use_overlay="off" sticky="off" align="left" always_center_on_mobile="on" border_style="solid" force_fullwidth="off" /][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type="2_3"][et_pb_text _builder_version="3.0.52" background_layout="light" text_orientation="left" border_style="solid"] The machine shop swore I'd have no problems as it was, but I just couldn't leave it, so I plugged the hole with a steel putty, 18, 000 psi compression strength. [/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row background_position="top_left" background_repeat="repeat" background_size="initial" _builder_version="3.0.52"][et_pb_column type="1_3"][et_pb_image _builder_version="3.0.52" src="https://kevinsoffroad.com/wp-content/uploads/ZJrearDiscsOnXJ32.jpg" show_in_lightbox="off" url_new_window="off" use_overlay="off" sticky="off" align="left" always_center_on_mobile="on" border_style="solid" force_fullwidth="off" /][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type="2_3"][et_pb_text _builder_version="3.0.52" background_layout="light" text_orientation="left" border_style="solid"] This is the steel putty I used. [/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row background_position="top_left" background_repeat="repeat" background_size="initial" _builder_version="3.0.52"][et_pb_column type="1_3"][et_pb_image _builder_version="3.0.52" src="https://kevinsoffroad.com/wp-content/uploads/ZJrearDiscsOnXJ33.jpg" show_in_lightbox="off" url_new_window="off" use_overlay="off" sticky="off" align="left" always_center_on_mobile="on" border_style="solid" force_fullwidth="off" /][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type="2_3"][et_pb_text _builder_version="3.0.52" background_layout="light" text_orientation="left" border_style="solid"] The NEW Dana 44 Disc Brake caliper bracket! [/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row background_position="top_left" background_repeat="repeat" background_size="initial" _builder_version="3.0.52"][et_pb_column type="1_3"][et_pb_image _builder_version="3.0.52" src="https://kevinsoffroad.com/wp-content/uploads/ZJrearDiscsOnXJ34.jpg" show_in_lightbox="off" url_new_window="off" use_overlay="off" sticky="off" align="left" always_center_on_mobile="on" border_style="solid" force_fullwidth="off" /][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type="2_3"][et_pb_text _builder_version="3.0.52" background_layout="light" text_orientation="left" border_style="solid"] The NEW Dana 44 Disc Brake caliper bracket! [/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row background_position="top_left" background_repeat="repeat" background_size="initial" _builder_version="3.0.52"][et_pb_column type="1_3"][et_pb_image _builder_version="3.0.52" src="https://kevinsoffroad.com/wp-content/uploads/ZJrearDiscsOnXJ35.jpg" show_in_lightbox="off" url_new_window="off" use_overlay="off" sticky="off" align="left" always_center_on_mobile="on" border_style="solid" force_fullwidth="off" /][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type="2_3"][et_pb_text _builder_version="3.0.52" background_layout="light" text_orientation="left" border_style="solid"] Dust shield re-installed. [/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row background_position="top_left" background_repeat="repeat" background_size="initial" _builder_version="3.0.52"][et_pb_column type="1_3"][et_pb_image _builder_version="3.0.52" src="https://kevinsoffroad.com/wp-content/uploads/ZJrearDiscsOnXJ36.jpg" show_in_lightbox="off" url_new_window="off" use_overlay="off" sticky="off" align="left" always_center_on_mobile="on" border_style="solid" force_fullwidth="off" /][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type="2_3"][et_pb_text _builder_version="3.0.52" background_layout="light" text_orientation="left" border_style="solid"] It's starting to look good now. [/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row background_position="top_left" background_repeat="repeat" background_size="initial" _builder_version="3.0.52"][et_pb_column type="1_3"][et_pb_image _builder_version="3.0.52" src="https://kevinsoffroad.com/wp-content/uploads/ZJrearDiscsOnXJ37.jpg" show_in_lightbox="off" url_new_window="off" use_overlay="off" sticky="off" align="left" always_center_on_mobile="on" border_style="solid" force_fullwidth="off" /][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type="2_3"][et_pb_text _builder_version="3.0.52" background_layout="light" text_orientation="left" border_style="solid"] Here's the arrangement of parts on the axle, including the custom spacer in place. [/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row background_position="top_left" background_repeat="repeat" background_size="initial" _builder_version="3.0.52"][et_pb_column type="1_3"][et_pb_image _builder_version="3.0.52" src="https://kevinsoffroad.com/wp-content/uploads/ZJrearDiscsOnXJ38.jpg" show_in_lightbox="off" url_new_window="off" use_overlay="off" sticky="off" align="left" always_center_on_mobile="on" border_style="solid" force_fullwidth="off" /][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type="2_3"][et_pb_text _builder_version="3.0.52" background_layout="light" text_orientation="left" border_style="solid"] How it will all sit when installed. [/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row background_position="top_left" background_repeat="repeat" background_size="initial" _builder_version="3.0.52"][et_pb_column type="1_3"][et_pb_image _builder_version="3.0.52" src="https://kevinsoffroad.com/wp-content/uploads/ZJrearDiscsOnXJ39.jpg" show_in_lightbox="off" url_new_window="off" use_overlay="off" sticky="off" align="left" always_center_on_mobile="on" border_style="solid" force_fullwidth="off" /][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type="2_3"][et_pb_text _builder_version="3.0.52" background_layout="light" text_orientation="left" border_style="solid"] I turned the awful rusty rotors that came on the ZJ axle and they look pretty good. [/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row background_position="top_left" background_repeat="repeat" background_size="initial" _builder_version="3.0.52"][et_pb_column type="1_3"][et_pb_image _builder_version="3.0.52" src="https://kevinsoffroad.com/wp-content/uploads/ZJrearDiscsOnXJ40.jpg" show_in_lightbox="off" url_new_window="off" use_overlay="off" sticky="off" align="left" always_center_on_mobile="on" border_style="solid" force_fullwidth="off" /][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type="2_3"][et_pb_text _builder_version="3.0.52" background_layout="light" text_orientation="left" border_style="solid"] In goes the shaft with all the stuff on it. [/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row background_position="top_left" background_repeat="repeat" background_size="initial" _builder_version="3.0.52"][et_pb_column type="1_3"][et_pb_image _builder_version="3.0.52" src="https://kevinsoffroad.com/wp-content/uploads/ZJrearDiscsOnXJ41.jpg" show_in_lightbox="off" url_new_window="off" use_overlay="off" sticky="off" align="left" always_center_on_mobile="on" border_style="solid" force_fullwidth="off" /][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type="2_3"][et_pb_text _builder_version="3.0.52" background_layout="light" text_orientation="left" border_style="solid"] Bracket and brake shoes in place, axle installed. [/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row background_position="top_left" background_repeat="repeat" background_size="initial" _builder_version="3.0.52"][et_pb_column type="1_3"][et_pb_image _builder_version="3.0.52" src="https://kevinsoffroad.com/wp-content/uploads/ZJrearDiscsOnXJ42.jpg" show_in_lightbox="off" url_new_window="off" use_overlay="off" sticky="off" align="left" always_center_on_mobile="on" border_style="solid" force_fullwidth="off" /][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type="2_3"][et_pb_text _builder_version="3.0.52" background_layout="light" text_orientation="left" border_style="solid"] Complete except for rotor and caliper. [/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row background_position="top_left" background_repeat="repeat" background_size="initial" _builder_version="3.0.52"][et_pb_column type="1_3"][et_pb_image _builder_version="3.0.52" src="https://kevinsoffroad.com/wp-content/uploads/ZJrearDiscsOnXJ43.jpg" show_in_lightbox="off" url_new_window="off" use_overlay="off" sticky="off" align="left" always_center_on_mobile="on" border_style="solid" force_fullwidth="off" /][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type="2_3"][et_pb_text _builder_version="3.0.52" background_layout="light" text_orientation="left" border_style="solid"] Back view assembled. [/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row background_position="top_left" background_repeat="repeat" background_size="initial" _builder_version="3.0.52"][et_pb_column type="1_3"][et_pb_image _builder_version="3.0.52" src="https://kevinsoffroad.com/wp-content/uploads/ZJrearDiscsOnXJ44.jpg" show_in_lightbox="off" url_new_window="off" use_overlay="off" sticky="off" align="left" always_center_on_mobile="on" border_style="solid" force_fullwidth="off" /][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type="2_3"][et_pb_text _builder_version="3.0.52" background_layout="light" text_orientation="left" border_style="solid"] Disc in place It's looking REALLY good now! [/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row background_position="top_left" background_repeat="repeat" background_size="initial" _builder_version="3.0.52"][et_pb_column type="1_3"][et_pb_image _builder_version="3.0.52" src="https://kevinsoffroad.com/wp-content/uploads/ZJrearDiscsOnXJ45.jpg" show_in_lightbox="off" url_new_window="off" use_overlay="off" sticky="off" align="left" always_center_on_mobile="on" border_style="solid" force_fullwidth="off" /][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type="2_3"][et_pb_text _builder_version="3.0.52" background_layout="light" text_orientation="left" border_style="solid"] Calipers on. [/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row background_position="top_left" background_repeat="repeat" background_size="initial" _builder_version="3.0.52"][et_pb_column type="1_3"][et_pb_image _builder_version="3.0.52" src="https://kevinsoffroad.com/wp-content/uploads/ZJrearDiscsOnXJ46.jpg" show_in_lightbox="off" url_new_window="off" use_overlay="off" sticky="off" align="left" always_center_on_mobile="on" border_style="solid" force_fullwidth="off" /][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type="2_3"][et_pb_text _builder_version="3.0.52" background_layout="light" text_orientation="left" border_style="solid"] One last mod - I had to weld the XJ drum brake parking brake lever cable fitting end onto the new lever (the ZJ has different cable ends). You could just get ZJ cables, but I'm using the long YJ cables. [/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row background_position="top_left" background_repeat="repeat" background_size="initial" _builder_version="3.0.52"][et_pb_column type="1_3"][et_pb_image _builder_version="3.0.52" src="https://kevinsoffroad.com/wp-content/uploads/ZJrearDiscsOnXJ47.jpg" show_in_lightbox="off" url_new_window="off" use_overlay="off" sticky="off" align="left" always_center_on_mobile="on" border_style="solid" force_fullwidth="off" /][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type="2_3"][et_pb_text _builder_version="3.0.52" background_layout="light" text_orientation="left" border_style="solid"] Sweeeeet !! [/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row background_position="top_left" background_repeat="repeat" background_size="initial" _builder_version="3.0.52"][et_pb_column type="1_3"][et_pb_image _builder_version="3.0.52" src="https://kevinsoffroad.com/wp-content/uploads/ZJrearDiscsOnXJ48.jpg" show_in_lightbox="off" url_new_window="off" use_overlay="off" sticky="off" align="left" always_center_on_mobile="on" border_style="solid" force_fullwidth="off" /][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type="2_3"][et_pb_text _builder_version="3.0.52" background_layout="light" text_orientation="left" border_style="solid"] Complete and installed! [/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row background_position="top_left" background_repeat="repeat" background_size="initial" _builder_version="3.0.52"][et_pb_column type="1_3"][et_pb_image _builder_version="3.0.52" src="https://kevinsoffroad.com/wp-content/uploads/ZJrearDiscsOnXJ49.jpg" show_in_lightbox="off" url_new_window="off" use_overlay="off" sticky="off" align="left" always_center_on_mobile="on" border_style="solid" force_fullwidth="off" /][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type="2_3"][et_pb_text _builder_version="3.0.52" background_layout="light" text_orientation="left" border_style="solid"] Left side. [/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row background_position="top_left" background_repeat="repeat" background_size="initial" _builder_version="3.0.52"][et_pb_column type="1_3"][et_pb_image _builder_version="3.0.52" src="https://kevinsoffroad.com/wp-content/uploads/ZJrearDiscsOnXJ50.jpg" show_in_lightbox="off" url_new_window="off" use_overlay="off" sticky="off" align="left" always_center_on_mobile="on" border_style="solid" force_fullwidth="off" /][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type="2_3"][et_pb_text _builder_version="3.0.52" background_layout="light" text_orientation="left" border_style="solid"] Right side. [/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section]