Brake Disc Rotor problems of the 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee - part 1

: the contact stated when the brake pedal was depressed, there was a violent vibration throughout the brake pedal. The vehicle was taken to a service dealer who determined the brake rotors were rusted.

For over a year the front brakes have squeaked (a rubbing noise) when driving (not during braking, which stops the noise). Dealer claims nothing could be found. Took the car in today to have tires rotated an balanced. Dealer claims the front pads are thin and crumbling and that both pads and rotors need to be replaced. Dealer states the front rotors are too thin to be turned. This is unusual since the rotors were replaced in 2000 under recall 00v136000. The SUV has been driven 90,000 miles since then - the pads have been replaced - the rotors have not been turned previously. Related to the recall, other users report too hard pads with too soft rotors. In one driving style this leads to excessive heat that warps the sub-par rotors. In my driving style the pads get hot (which causes them to crumble eventually), not hot enough to warp rotors, but sufficient to grind away the rotors leading to premature failure of both parts. If rotors can get so thin they can't be turned (having never been turned), then the combination of crumbly pads makes for a dangerous combination. Since dealer is aware of complaints about too-hard pads and too-soft rotors from these and its other make/models. . . It appears this mismatched combo is intentional. Dealer should replace or heavily discount premature failure parts. Dealer claims all wear is normal and 90k life for rotors is good (and probably is statistically if you include 15k life of recalled defective rotors). The recall repair replaced one part of the defect combo with another defective part, just less prone to rapid failure if driven easy, I. E. It fails premature to normal life of similar parts across industry. I elected to wait on replacing parts until I could gather more info. I came across other reports and complaints for Chrysler with the pad/rotor combo.

While making a left turn right front brake hub came off the rotor. The resulted in consumer losing control of the vehicle. Consumer had to continuously pump the brake pedal until the front left brake stopped the vehicle. Dealership replaced the front brake rotors, and hub plate. This occurred due to the defect described in the front brake rotor recall 00v136000, but consumer didn't live in the recall states listed. Separation due to corrosion.

While applying the brake pedal, the vehicle vibrated uncontrollably. The consumer was able to maintain control of the vehicle and drove it to the dealer for inspection. The mechanic informed the driver that the rotors and brake pads needed to be replaced. Please provide further details.

1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee, vin1j4gz78s9wc268601 recall number: 00v136000, dated may 10, replacement of front rotors due to possible corrosive damage -took Jeep to tyson's Jeep, inc. On October 5, 2000, asked them to check the brakes squeaking. No mention of the recall. Brake pads replaced and front rotors refaced (mileage = 40,893) -took Jeep back on November 29, 2000, asked them to check the brakes again still squeaking. Also asked about the recall. Not able to recreate the squeak. We were told that we were not eligible for the recall and that all brakes squeak. We were also told that Jeep had done research on these brakes and determined that different drivers get different results and that we must handle our vehicle harshly. (mileage = 44,007) - took Jeep back on March 13, 2002, asked them to check the brakes again there is even more noise and now it sounds like paper is stuck between the brakes. This time rear brake pads replaced, rear rotors turned at a cost to us of (mileage = 56,780) - took Jeep back on March 11, 2003, asked them to check the brakes again squeaking yet again. Told that they checked the brakes, could not find a problem(mileage = 69,532) - took Jeep back on September 4, 2003 for the 75,000 mile check up. We did not ask them to check on the brakes this time even when I hear something and ask them to check they never find a problem. Adam called to tell us that our front brakes and rotors were corroded and rusting and needing replacement. When asked about the recall, he said that our rotors had been replaced in accordance with the recall on July 14, 2000. When informed that we had been told that we were not eligible for the recall and the front rotors had been turned on October 5, 2000, less than 3 months later, he stated that he did not know and he did not work at tyson's Jeep then, but the records showed that we had the recall replacement on July 14, 2000. (mileage = 75,000).

I had my front brake rotors replaced at 67,220 miles - at that time the front brakes were shot, yet the rear brakes had 50% life remaining (appears to be undue pressure placed on front brakes. After only 5,000 miles, the vehicle pulsated while braking. So at 73,091 miles at had front brakes resurfaced, at which time the mechanic acknowledged that the brakes were already showing signs of over heating and were already warped. I had rear brakes done (even though they had sufficient life remaining) at the same time in case that contributed to the problem. I now have 16,000 miles on the front brakes (10,000 miles after first resurfacing), they again are pulsating strongly, and require undue pressure from my foot to make them work appropriately. . . . Especially on the highway. I consider this a serious safety hazard and as a result of the engineering and/or manufacturing of the brakes.

Brake rotors continually wrap. Wraped at 10,000, 18,000 27,000, and now again at 38,000. Chyrsler refuses to admit to a problem. Front rotors replace by recall and also have wraped. Service bulliten was also performed for this problem and still failures have occurred.

Nhtsa recall 00 v 136 000/manufacturer's recall 879 concerning front brake rotors. Excessive wear of front brake rotors and pads. Rotors are showing sign of heat cracks. Dealer notified. Feel free to provide any further information.

Original rotors were recalled in July of 2000. Vehicle had 17,140 miles at time replacement rotors were installed. At 29,140 miles on vehicle dealer informs me that replacement rotors need to be replaced are not able to be resurfaced. I find it unacceptable that new rotors lasted less than 13,000 miles.

Rear axle overhaul/ rotors warped.

When stepping on brakes, they pulsate. Consumer feels rotors are bad. Please provide any further information.

4 sets of rotors warped causing pulsation. Nlm.

Vehicle was serviced by dealership on 8/9/2000 for a recall issued by Jeep regarding defective from brake rotors. Rotors were replace by dealership, along with a charge of $100 for new pads (vehicle only had 23,175 miles). Brakes worked fine prior to the recall, however since the repair they squeak from time to time and had begun to get worse. On 8/9/2001, the vehicle was returned to the dealership to resolve the problem. Dealership refushed to replace parts, commenting "it is a know problem the Jeeps have a problem with their front brakes. It is not uncommon for a Jeep with new brake pads to eat through the rotors in less than 9,000 miles. It you want it fixed you will have to pay for the repairs. " the repair invoice now states "vehicle needs rotors, customer decline at this time" because I will not pay them to fix a known Jeep defect. Problem was then brought to the attention of chysler customer service whose solution was that I be required to pay another one of their dealerships $75 for inspection of the brakes so that they could process a report. Their response was that they would work with me to review the parts, however it would be my responsibility to pay for the $75 inspection. I am now stuck with the option of paying chyrsler an addtional $75 (with no guarantee that they will even fix the problem that they created) or pay for the repairs out of my own pocket. Replacing one set of defective rotors with another set of defective rotors is not closure on a recall.

Experienced vibration in front of vehicle. Consumer applied brakes, and there was pulsation. Dealership was notified. Dealer indicated that four rotors needed to be replaced. Rotors have been replaced twice before at 13000 miles.

Brake rotors were rusting. Dealership has examined vehicle and informed consumer that this vehicle was not affected by recall 00v136000. Please provide any additional information / attachments.

During routine inspection rear rotors and pads were found to be corroded and had to be replaced. There was a recall on the front rotor and disc and the consumer is concerned that the rear brakes should also be recalled. Nlm.

I bought a Jeep Grand Cherokee limited with 16,000miles in March 2000 & thought it was a fine running vehicle with excelent brakes. Jeep recalled the rotors & replaced them with stainless steel ones on 10/10/2000 at 29,234miles. The mechanic commented about a problem & on the way home we also noticed a terrible change in the car. When the brakes are applied the vehicle bucks & shudders, practically knocks your teeth out! very reduced & unsafe stopping resulted. These rotors have now been replaced four times & tomorrow will be the fifth time, all still under warrentee. These new Jeep rotors have been manufactured out of plane, like a warped record, resulting in unsafe braking & great discomfort. Our fine vehicle has become a lemon with these rotors! Chrysler will not give us any help, except to tell us to deal with our local Jeep service manager, who doesn't have a clue what to do. Do you have any suggestions? letter to the state attorney general?.

While parked with engine idling, vehicle jumped from park to reverse, resulting in a collision. Dealer has inspected and repaired vehicle. Consumer had attempted to stop vehicle, but was unable to. Brake/rotor problem.

I own 2 Jeep Grand Cherokees. Both of which have premature front rotor and pad failure at 20,000 miles. Both the dealer and the manufacturer are not willing to tell me why these components are prematurely wearing out. Even though we live in the "salt belt" the dealer replaced the rotors on my green 98 Jeep but not on my black 98 Jeep. They claim that none of my Jeeps fall under the recall due to the vinnumbers and that they are registered in va and not DC. Even though we commute into DC everyday into the recall area they are not willing to replace the rotors on the black Jeep. The warped rotors are also wearing out the pads. Some owner complaints off the web have stated that daimlerchrylser installed brake pads that were to hard. The heat buildup from the friction of the hard pads is what is warping the rotors. I don't know if that is true or not. We need help. Rotors and pads should last around 40,000 miles if not more. Could you please see if you can get daimler to recall all rotors for those of us who live in the virginia suburbs of washington? thanks.

While the consumers daughter was driving the brakes failed when applied resulting in a rear end accident, after the accident the consumer received recall notice 00v-136 for the brake rotors, the consumer feels the faulty rotor may have caused the previous accident. Nlm.

Recall repair (00v-136) was completed by dealership, however the next day the rotors were warped and the dealership will not replace warped rotors.

The front brake rotors were bad causing consumer to feel a vibration in the front end of the vehicle while applying the brakes.

Consumer has been trying to contact dealer since June of 2000 for a recall letter that was received on vehicle. Consumer does not specifically state which recall, however there is only 1 in the recall database from a year ago and that is dealing with the rotor:disc hub, a dealer 30 miles away resolved recall issue.

Vehicle experienced failure of the recall component prior to recall notification (00v-136).

In April consumer was experiencing a brake problem . Took vehicle to midas. Mechanic stated that rotors were warped. When consumer applied brakes there was severe vibration.

Vehicle experienced failure of the recall component (00v-136) prior to recall notification, consumer is requesting reimbursement.

Front & rear rotors warped (pulsating sensation), replaced at 25k miles, again at 37k miles. Dealer claims excessive braking!!.

Consumer not satisfied with dealership repair procedures during recall 00v136 of the brake rotors. Nlm.

The vehicle vibrates and pulls to the right when the brake is applied, possibly due to rotors problem. The consumer received recall on the same problem and got rotors replaced. A year later the brake problem reoccured and the rotors had to be resurfaced. However the problem was still not fixed.

The vehicle vibrates and pulls to the right when the brake is applied, possibly due to rotors problem. The consumer received recall on the same problem and got rotors replaced. A year later the brake problem reoccured and the rotors had to be resurfaced. However the problem was still not fixed.

The front brake rotors failed prior to recall notice, dealer has failed to remedy this defect without charge and within a reasonable amount of time. Nlm.

Consumer replaced recall (00v-136) component prior to recall notification and is requesting reimbursement.

Consumer heard a whirping sound like a window was open. Took vehicle to mechanic, and mechanic indicated that noise was coming from rear passenger's rotors. Steering wheel shook, and car pulled to the right.

Front brake pads and rotors failed prior to recall notice 00v136. Nlm.

Nhtsa recall 00v136000 and manufacturer's recall#879 concerning front brake rotors. This vehicle is not included in recall. When braking brakes pulsate, causing poor brake performance. Problem gets worse as consumer gains speed, and tries make a sudden stop. Consumer contacted dealer.