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1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee experiencing problems with bad rotors. The consumer experienced a severe shudder in the steering while attempting to brake at speeds of 45 mph. As a result the rotors were replaced on Oct 9, 2002. Shortly thereafter the rotors went bad again and were replaced on May 8, 2003, June 9, 2003, Mar 5, 2004 and June 2004. On July 8, 2004 the rotors were replaced with the new upgrade package at the consumers expense, however 9 months later the severe shudder returned.
Vehicle brake rotors found to be rusted severely. During a free brake check the technician determined that the rotors were severely rusted and disintegrated. This set of rotor were the replacement put on by the dealer for the recall. The vehicle has had 2 sets of rotors in five years. The consumer contacted the manufacturer for reimbursement.
The consumer has to replace the front rotors and pads. The consumer is concerned that vehicle is not on recall because it was not purchased in one of the states for recall #00V136000. However, vehicle is experiencing the same problems.
- Hudson, WI, USA
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Front brake rotors and calipers had to be replaced for the third time. Tsb # 05 033 02 was issued by the manufacturer but they would not repair the brakes. The front brake rotors were replaced by the dealer under warranty. The consumer replaced at own expense. At 56K miles, the brakes needed to be replaced again. When the brakes were applied lightly, the steering wheel vibrated severely and was hard to control.
The consumer states that the dealer is aware of the brake/rotor problem but doesn't seem to make a permanent fix. The consumer states the every 6-9 months(average)the brakes/rotors must be repaired-3 times.
When brakes are applied at high speed front wheels vibrate. Brake rotors were recut down at 28,000. Failure reoccurred after some mileage accumulation.ak
While driving at 65mph, the brakes began to grind, and the wheel bearing on both sides were making noise. The consumer states that both front hub bearings and axle seals were replaced at the dealer. The rotors were completely destroyed with the factory pads intact. The pad were still good. The rotors however were so thin that they crumbled(very dangerous). Now the rear hubs are loud an need replacing. The consumer has replaced the rear wheel bearing, and the bearings on the rear axle in the hub are seperated/extremely dangerous-part of the bearing are spinning in the inside of the hub.
Brakes/rotors originally failed at 13,242 miles and dealer replaced as a "good will " gesture. Brakes/rotors again failed or warped out of round at 29,569 miles and dealer was requiring me to pay in full. After much arguing dealer suggested to reduce owner costs to half, but still insisted that problem was misuse of vehicle.
Since 37,000 miles, rotors were warped, with braking pulsation-machined. #2 warped rotors within 3 mo. New rotors. Warped rotors within 3 mo. Rotors machined-new brake pads. Another three months rotors warped. And grinding noice when brake pedal fully engaged. Believe a design flaw to be present causing the rotors to warp continually. This manifests into pulsation when braking more often than not.
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- Presque Isle, ME, USA