Brake Foundation Components problems of the 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee

The front end of the vehicle shakes violently at speeds above 40 mph when brakes are applied. Nlm.

Front brake rotors/pads failed and replaced at 24,000 miles; original set replaced at 17,000 miles. Clearly product/system defect exists.

Consumer states there is vibration of the steering wheel when brakes are applied at 15 - 50 mph. As speed is increased, vibration is violent and steering uncontrollable. Vehicle taken to authorized dealership, however, had scheduling problems. Local lube service inspected front brakes and determined an uneven wear of the rotors casued the vibration. There is a service bulletin relating to this failure, however, manufacturer denies claim, stating that repairs were not made at authorized dealership.

While pressing on brakes, steering wheel will shake, and could cause loss in steering. Cause unknown. Dealer notified. All four brake rotors were resurfaced due to wrarping at 20868 mi on 6/10/02.

Jeep is equipped with abs brakes. The brake pad rotors and calipers have been replaced twice within 8000 miles accumulation. Ts there was a shimmy in the steering wheel due to the brake problem. The consumer requested reimbursement for the monies spent on repair. Scc.

Steering wheel would vibrate and the brake pedal would pulsate when brakes are applied. Dealer and manufacturer were notified.

Consumer stated the front and rear brake pads have been replaced 6 times and the rotors have also been turned.

The brakes began pulsating and vibrating slightly and got worse. The consumer believes the brakes were made from poor material.

Steering column vibrates severly when attempting to apply brakes and traveling at speeds above 65 mph, dealership has examined vehicle, and has failed to remedy problem by replacing brake pads and rotors. Dealer recommended replacing rotors, which were warped, and also the brake pads, consumer refused, also left front and rear shock absorbers were leaking, which were replaced.

Consumer states that intermittently when driving the vehicle will stall out and die without warning. The dealer has been notified. Dealer replaced ignition coil and repaired distributor shaft. There is a loud noise when applying brakes, dealer could not find problem. When first starting vehicle, it takes a couple of times to start.

At 9,000 miles defective rotors caused steering wheel to vibrate severely when brakes were applied, dealer was notified, and informed consumer that vehicle was not covered under a recall. Consumer stated that manufacturer should have shared the expense of replacing front and back pads/rotors.

Brakes failed. Yh.

Consumer states the front and back brakes wear excessively, without excessive use. Dealer contacted. Consumer adds brakes had to be changed three times within the last three years. Owner of dealership is not willing to do anything.

While driving and upon stopping, the vehicle shakes and shimmers erratically. Took to the dealer for repair. Nlm.