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Grinding noise when driving any speed more so when lifting off the gas also front bracks keep seasing onDarron wilson - 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee - Brakes - 9/3/2010-
8/26/2010 AutoMD Member1- you may have sticking caliper slides .
2-calipers them sevles may be sticking .
3- brake hoes could be bad . I would check the pins first , Then the hoses . -
9/3/2010 AutoMD MemberHere is a tip that helped me on my 2000 JGC. If you need new front brakes up grade to 2004 calipers and pads. For about $180 a few years ago I put them on and they last a LOT longer. The front brakes were make too light and warped. the 2004 calipers are bigger and heavier and bolt right on!
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When stopping, the brakes surge as if I were rapidly tapping the brake peddle. New pads and rotors do not help.Mike - 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee - Brakes - 9/2/2010when applying the brakes a surge can be felt not just in the brake peddel but throuout the entire car. Pads and rotors are good. It has been an ongoing problem since I have owned the car. Two brake jobs including replacing the rotors did not help.
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9/2/2010 AutoMD MemberDid they do a power flush and bleed of the brakes? Air in the system could cause some problems. Also may check wheel bearings and master cylinder. Also since anti-lock brakes are suppose to do that pulsingt under hard braking the problem could be in the sensors on the wheels .
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Need to replace front rotors and brake pads. Looking for a standard replacement. Any recommendations?jjhayes44 - 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee - Brakes - 8/26/2010
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Front brakes or bearings making a lot of noise, why?keith - 2003 Jeep Liberty - Brakes - 8/23/2010While not a grinding noise. It sounds like something is loose and rubbing. The noise stops as I turn the front wheels or begin to brake. It is especially noisy when going up hill. -
Why does my car shutter when I step on my brakes?Peter.navarro - 2005 Jeep Liberty - Brakes - 8/20/2010Traveling at about 60mph and I step on my brake my car gets a shutter feeling. At low speeds I get a small squeel but only when the car is cold. When the car has been running for a while I don't get the squeel but I always get the shutter feeling. I'm sure I need ...
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8/20/2010 AutoMD MemberWhat causes your car to shutter is the rotors are warped.You will either need new ones or have a auto shop turn them. You will also need new brakes I wouldn't buy the cheapest ones because they don't last that long.
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Brake light issues - goes out when lights on and brake pushed. also vacuum issues - air vents & cruise control.Tim - 2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee - Brakes - 8/15/20101. left brake light weak and cuts off when I apply brakes while lights on. seems fine when lights off but light looks weak. replaced bulb but that didn't fix. 2. air vents stay on defrost...was just occasional or when going up hill but constant now. also my ...
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8/15/2010 AutoMD MemberMy 2000 JGC has a problem with the left rear brake/ turn signal too. I think it is the light socket and may someday replace it. For now I bend the contacts and it seems to help for a while. The air vent dams are contolled by vacuum and the weak point in the vacuum system is the frail vacuum line that run along side the battery tray. Mine were melted by a leaky battery. I cut and spliced a new piece of hose to replace it. That will also fix your cruise control too since that needs the vacuum also.
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I replaced the rotors and pads and now there is a humming and vibration on front end, what did I do wrongAutoMD Member - 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee - Brakes - 8/13/2010
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8/13/2010 Bobbywhen do you notice the humming and vibration? jack up the front odf the vehicle and try moving the front tires left to right and up and down feel for looseness this could be a bad wheel bearing. Next I would say take the wheels back off and check the install again make sure the calipers are tight and the rotors are seated correctly.
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VIBRATION IN THE PEDEL WHEN BRAKING FROM A HIGH SPEEDLMOORE - 2004 Jeep Liberty - Brakes - 7/16/2010
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7/16/2010 vince^_^Check your wheels and tires for damage/wear or bent wheel. It is also possible that your wheel and tire assemblies are out of balance.
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All my brake lights are out I have changed my light bulbs, put in new brake light switch, and changed fusesJEEP TROUBLES - 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee - Brakes - 7/14/2010
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7/14/2010 HouseCallAutoCheck for battery voltage at the pink / dark blue wire at the brake light switch harness connector. Fuse 23 (15amp) should have power at both sides of fuse at all times. Update me with what you found.
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7/13/2010 vince^_^To have an idea on how to adjust your brake cable just click this link http://www.automd.com/.../ you will see there a step by step guide and what tools are needed to do it.
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When I am coming to a stop I hear and feel a pop from the rear end it only does it sometimes.Tom - 1995 Jeep Grand Cherokee - Brakes - 7/2/2010
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7/2/2010 Asylum MotorsHey Tom, it's hard to get a feel of whats wrong with your brake system. Do you only hear and feel a pop or is something else happening. Most likely you're brake pads are toast and are jumping on and off of the rotor when you stop. If that is the case you need to replace those pads ASAP, $30, before you mess up the rotor.
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Bleeder valves on rear axel are rusted and stripped. is there any other way of bleeding rear brakes ?Pete - 1995 Jeep Grand Cherokee - Brakes - 7/2/2010Is there any other way of bleeding rear brakes without having to replace rooters?
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7/2/2010 PeteDo you think if I heat the valves I might be able to remove them and replace with new ones?
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7/2/2010 JasonHey Pete, You probably ment to say calipers instead of rotors. If the bleeder valves are rusted, theres a good chance the calipers need to be replaced. Replacing the calipers will fix the bleeding problem.
7/2/2010 PeteI need to bleed the brakes but cannot open the bleeder valves because are stripped and rusted.
7/2/2010 PeteI sorry I ment to say calipers. So ther is no other way of bleeding the brakes?
9/12/2010 PeteTher is a a way to bleed your brakes and that is only if your calibers are not too rusted. The main line that gose to your calibers open while brake is pressed all the way to the floor.If no air is heard and fluid comes out then repeat severl times and do it to the res if bleeder valve cannot come off. I did this and my brakes are fine. But this is only if you don't want to replace the calibers for now.
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Any idea what size metal brake lines are on this type jeep (3/16, 1/4, etc.) Main lines, master cylinder back.Chris - 1998 Jeep Cherokee - Brakes - 6/30/2010
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6/30/2010 HouseCallAutomeasure them using an open end wrench. Only two possibilities are what you mentioned.
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My water pump is turning counter clockwise and per everyone it's supposed to be going clockwise.khenson27 - 1998 Jeep Cherokee - Brakes - 6/19/2010Finally figured out why the jeep is still overheating. The water pump is going counter clockwise. But per all auto parts stores the only water pumps they sell are supposed to go clockwise. Belt is on correct per diagram on the fan and also per websites where I have ...-
6/19/2010 HouseCallAutoThat is the correct way, it rotates counter-clockwise just like every Jeep Cherokee I have ever worked on so don't even give that another thought, that is not the cause of the overheating. Can you give details about the overheating. Have you posted earlier about it?
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How much should replacing brake rotors, pads, calipers, and hosed cost for front brakesFitzgerald - 1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee - Brakes - 6/17/2010
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6/17/2010 eliaslolosAt a quality shop like mine...This will run you about $750.00 with parts labor tax and a solid warranty. Warranty is for 2 years or 24,000 miles
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Orange NJ, 07050
973-678-8473
p.s. I am a ASE Certified tech of 20 years
ask for Larry or Elias
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