Four problems related to brake disc caliper have been reported for the 2013 Jeep Wrangler. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
All four brake rotors seized up. Traveling from work on secondary roads at speeds between 30 and 45 mph. I was smelling hot brakes. When trying to stop the Jeep pulled hard to the right, almost uncontrollably. When I got home I touched the wheels and all were super hot to the touch. Had the vehicle brought in for repair. Service reported all four calipers show signs of being seized up. Pads and rotors show damage from overheating. Needed to replace all four rotors, calipers and pads.
2013 Jeep Wrangler had 72,000 highway miles, never towed or beat on Jeep. While driving at 70mph on highway car suddenly swerved violently to right and left multiple times, almost flipped over. Had it towed to belle tire and found right rear axel went out, affected calipers and brakes all had to be replaced. I was less than 2 months out of powertrain, called they wont reimburse since it was not repaired at Jeep dealer. The car abs/tracktion control lights went on, hardly went forward due to brakes locked up and smelled like it was burning, actual right rear rim too hot to touch, wouldn't even move in gear unless gassed it. Never had a warning, rear brakes had just been replaced two months earlier.
I have 24,000 miles and noticed grinding coming from my passenger rear wheel. I went to an auto repair shop. They informed me that the caliper is partially froze and needed a new one. It also ruined my brake and rotor on that side. They also recommended to not install one side but to make both match. Due to a faulty caliper I am out $500. The auto mechanic said he has oddly seen this on relatively new Jeep Wranglers too frequent. I went online and found out from Jeep forums that this is happening often. I'm not too sure on how the recall process works. . . But I wouldn't mind trying to recover some/all of my costs due to faulty oem equipment.
Tl- the contact owns a 2013 Jeep Wrangler. The contact stated that while driving 40 mph, the vehicle began vibrating abnormally. The contact applied the brakes and there was an abnormal clicking noise exhibited from the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where it was determined that there was a bolt missing from the front passenger's side brake caliper. The front passenger's side caliper bracket, rotor and side wheel were replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but offered no further assistance. The failure and current mileage was 312. Kmj.
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