Three problems related to brake disc pads have been reported for the 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee based on all problems reported for the 2005 Grand Cherokee.
I purchased some hawk brand rotors and brake pads to replace what I had oem. Immediately, the product began to fail. After having the product on the vehicle for 2000 miles the brake pads had to be replaced. I contacted the company who refused to accept responsibility for the faulty product. There was increased stopping distance, which created as a safety issue as well as the brake pads not being able to keep the vehicle from moving forward when parked on an incline.
During a recent brake job, I removed my brake rotors. My Jeep Grand Cherokee (2005) has a combination disk and drum brake system in the rear in a single rotor. The drum brakes are for the emergency brake system. When I removed the rear rotors one of the drum brake pads fell off on the floor. I checked the other three pads from both rear tires and all of them were on the verge of coming off. They appear to be glued on and glue failed. These are factory installed brake pads. This seems like a safety issue. I should also note that these drum brake pads had virtually no wear.
I bought a new 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee laredo & at 19,600 miles I had to change the front brakes. Since changing from the oem pads that are a whopping $175 from the dealer, I instead purchased the mopar service pads for about $60. I have had problems ever since. The ears on the pads seem to make a clicking sound in the channels they ride in upon braking after a week or 2. I took it back to the dealer superior in uniontown, PA & they said it was because I didn't grease them correctly. They cleaned & greased them & the sound stopped only for about 2 weeks & then returned. I have since had to completely disassemble the calipers & pads twice to clean & grease them. Every week or 2 they start making the noise again. Now my rotors are warped & warranty is only good for 12,000 miles on the rotors. This must be a known problem to Jeep. I asked the service manager if the 2005 jgc had a technical service bulletin on the brake rotors or pads? he said it did not according to his knowledge. I'm at a loss on how to fix this problem other than buying new pads & new rotors? this was my second Grand Cherokee & it will be my last! no more Jeeps for me ever again! if you've had a like experience with the 2005 jgc brakes, please post your problems & any solution that you may have found. My local Jeep dealer is of no helps & doesn't seem to care. Sincerely.