Brake Disc Caliper problems of the 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee

All 1999-2002 Grand Cherokee wj models built through may 10, 2002 came equipped with brake calipers made by teves. They are black in color with an open-sided bracket design. Due to poor caliper centering, the teves calipers caused the rotors to warp, a problem that has plagued Grand Cherokees. At the very end of the 2002 model year, Jeep changed to "fully-closed" style calipers designed by akebono. To address the warped rotor problem Jeep issued a TSB, #05-003-02. We believe it should be a full recall do to the major wheel shake to the point of the driver almost loosing control of the SUV do to this vibration. Jeep has long known about this issue & was sued in a class action law suit which they settled the problem is excessive rotor thickness variation generated by poor caliper centering. This causes steering wheel shake. Grand cherokee brakes up through may 10th 2002 were designed by teves. Same brakes used on BMW & Ford expedition but the Grand Cherokee was the first to use a twin piston caliper design. Chrysler wanted twin pistons because of the weight of the vehicle. The caliper spring causes the inboard pad to drag. It takes a lot of heat (cherry red) to warp rotors, so the main cause of rotor variation is not heat but uneven wear.

Due to pulsing of the brake pedal and vibration in the steering wheel the dealer turned the rotors and replaced the pads around 20,000 miles (we paid the bill). The rotors and pads were replaced again around 40,000 miles by an independent mechanic. On a trip to the store the right front caliper would not totally release pulling hard to the right and heating the rotor / pads to the point of smoking. The right front aluminum wheel rim was too hot to touch; the caliper and rotor were replaced which remedied the problem.

: the contact stated while driving 20 mph on dry asphalt road conditions, the wheels locked up. There were no warning signals prior to the incident. The vehicle was taken to the service dealer who determined that caliper locked. The service dealer recommended that the contact call NHTSA for potential recall information before providing repairs. The manufacturer was not contacted. The contact agreed to keep the old parts after the repair.

My local Jeep dealer advises that my 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee laredo with 19,000 miles has bad brakes, bad rotors, bad calipers, loose belts (goodyear tires) and is unsafe to drive. He says that is why when I attempt to brake if I am going over 40 mph that the front vibrates or if I attempt to drive at 55 mph the entire car vibrates to the point that I feel a loss of control. I have been surfing the internet and it appears these problems are notorious with other 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee owners.

: the contact stated while driving at 25 mph the brakes pulsate and at 55 mph they shudder making it hard to control the vehicle. The dealer has replaced the calipers and rotors three times. The repair does not remedy the problem for more than 10,000 miles. Updated 2/7/2006 -.

I own a 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee laredo 4wd. I had begun to notice a shudder when braking and took the vehicle to my local repair shop (midas). They advised me that I would need new rotors, pads, and calipers on at least the front brakes. They also told me that this is a recurring problem with Jeeps and that a technical service bulletin had been given to them referring them to this problem. What I don't understand is; if this is a problem that Jeep knows about and the braking system that is safety related, then how can it not be a recall. The mechanic told me the calipers have a problem of 'sticking', causing uneven rotor wear and shoe failure. I bought the vehicle used less than a year ago, and now have no real recourse to get the problem fixed.

Brake rotors and pads replaced every 10,000 miles. The last time vehicle was repaired, the rotors, pads and calipers were replaced. Consumer stated brakes were replaced three times. Dealer claimed it was nothing wrong with the vehicle. Please provide further information.

I had a 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee with about 35,000 miles on it. In the course of my ownership (about 3 years) I had the brakes worked on at least 3 times. The first time they replaced the rotors, the second time they replaced the rotors and the calipers. The 3rd time (after the warranty period) they replaced something else and then had the gall to charge me for it. Fixing brakes at a rate of about every 12,000 miles is absolutely outrageous. I can't believe this vehicle has not been recalled to actually correct the problem. It is a serious problem that can cause loss of control of the vehicle.

I have a 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee and when braking at speeds ranging from 30mph (city driving) to 50mph(highway driving) the brakes started pulsatiing and the steering wheel started shuddering violently. This has happen to my SUV twrice before around six months after I purchased the vehicle. The first time it happen I wasn't aware of how to obtain this info and I paid for repairment(learning curve). The second time the problem reoccurred I found NHTSA and the proper TSB, armed with that documentation I went back to same dealer they said they fixed the problem at no charge TSB bulleton help alot, well as god be my witness it is happening again as of right now. I went back to the same dealer with documentations (history of same repairs) they want to charge me to get it repaired. I told them I wasn't paying jack I didn't pay on the second time it happen why now, anywhy I told the service advisor that I want it in writting that they are not going to honor the TSB as far as no charge to me the client. I feel why should I be liabiel for their design flaw.

I own a 2000 Jeep grand cheerokee with 52,000 miles. Today I brought the vehicle in for the 4th time to have the rotors resurfaced due to warping. The dealership has also replaced the calipers and pads on the front and back of my vehicle. The dealer is very aware of the problem and said it is only a matter of time until the brakes are recalled. In the meantime, I am driving an unsafe vehicle.

I own a 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee limited. Every 5000-7000 miles, a serious vibration arises when breaking at speeds greater than 50 mph. I have had the problem serviced 6 separate times over the past two years. The car only has 54,000 miles on the speedometer. All brake rotors and calipers have been replaced (more than once), but the problem keeps recurring. Jeep representatives no longer want to deal with or repair the problem.

2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4x4 v6. The steering wheel and brake pedal would pulsate horribly and shake when applying the brakes. This problem was due to the front rotors which were not covered under warranty eventhough there are 2 technical bulletins from Jeep covering this problem. Dealer replaced the front rotors, calipers, and pads as suggested by the bulletins. #0500302 - cost of the repair: $552. 22. (2) dealer informed me after fixing my brakes that the the rear differential has a high-pitched axle. This is caused by a faulty rear differential which needs to be redone. Not covered under warranty. #0300302a - estimated cost of repair $932. 00,.

My 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee has experienced braking failures on as a result of front rotor defects. On two occasions the front rotors were repaired by a Jeep dealer. In the first instance, the rotors were excessively warped causing severe front end vibration that produced loss of steering and braking. In the second instance, and 15000 miles later, the condition reoccurred. In this second case, the dealer found the rotors to be warped again and replaced both the rotors and the calipers. Although the dealer placed the blame on the driver, I have heard other year 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee owners complain of identical rotor failures. In both cases, the dealer service agent acknowledged the problem but would not take responsibility although offering a discounted repair cost.

Front brake calipers froze up and would not realease front brakes, had to be replaced when vehicle only had 43,000 miles.

Vehicle has 43000 miles. When applying the brakes at speeds over 50mph front end shakes making the steering wheel shake almost uncontrolably. Brought vehicle to the dealer who stated that they and the manufactorer were well aware of the problem and there was currently no recall. They stated that the front calipers were "catching too long and not releasing at the right time. " dealer stated that there was no safety issue but that the calipers would need to be replaced as well as the rotars. They were unaware of wheter the extended warranty would cover the charges.

Continued failure of front disc brakes approx. Every 8 or 9,000 miles. This is the third or fourth time the brakes have been looked at.

I purchased my 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee in 2002. Chryser purchased it back from the original owner due to a brake issue. The dealer assured me the problem was resolved. Within six months the vehicle began to shake violently upon braking. The dealer resurfaced the rotors and it was okay for a few thousand miles, then began the severe shaking again. Chrysler and the dealership have refused to provide a solution. We have since replaced the rotors by an independent mechanic and the problem has re-occured. I have since read numerous complaints on the internet about a bad design that continues to warp the rotors.

Braking system on 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The brakes are warpping badly causing the abs to kick in in snow and ice before needed. The dealer in puyallup knows the exact problem claiming to fix it requires the calipers/ rotors to be upgraded to a 2003 model. The vehicle has 52,000 miles while the pads still have 50% left. This problem has become increasing worse to a point we no longer drive it to mountains. Please advise .

Vehicle has had the rotors and calipers replaced on this vehicle. The vehicle has 21,000 miles and it was done under warranty. Now the problem has reccurred and the vehicle is no longer under warranty.

Right front aluminum wheel rims gets too hot to touch. Rims seem to get hot according to temperature outside. Dealer can't duplicate problem. The right front caliper would not totally release heating the rotor and causing vibration, the caliper and rotor were replaced which remedied the problem.

The vehicle had an ongoing pulsation problem within the brake pedal when it was depressed. The technical service bulletin 0500302rb dealt with this issue, and stated that the front rotors should be replaced because they warped. The dealership replaced the rotors. The pulsation recurred within 7000 miles, and rotors were turned. The pulsation recurred within 10,000 miles. Then the front rotors and calipers were replaced. Pulsation recurred within 10,000 miles.

Multiple problems with front brakes.

The consumer is experienced a recurring problem with the brakes. The problems are as followed: shimmying, squeaking/squealing in the brake system, shimmy/shake in the steering wheel, and warped rotors. The vehicle is was still under warranty, but the consumer was told that there was no way possible that this problem could be covered by warranty, and learned from the dealer that they are aware of the problem, which is a caliper problem. (which indicates that the problem will occur again) the rotors were refaced and resurfaced, and the pads were resurfaced. Refer to odi#768226.

Problems with 2000 Jeep cherokee brake equipment. The second major repair work done. It was dangerous when attempting to stop the vehicle and felt as if the vehicle was running over massive bumps. The vehicle had new pads, the front and back rotors were machined, and a new caliper kit was added.

The vehicle shook when light to moderate pressure was applied to the brake pedal. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated that the front calipers and rotors needed to be replaced.

The calipers damaged the rotors which caused the vehicle to spin out when trying to brake. The dealer informed the consumer there were newly designed calipers that could be installed at the consumers expense. Please provide further details.