96 Jeep Grand Cherokee-New Rotors ??????
I have a 96 Grand Cherokee with 31K miles. Dealer
is telling me that he has to totally replace the
front rotors as they cannot be resurfaced. Have
had a problem for the past month with brakes not
feeling right.
Is that enough time to damage the rotors beyond
repair ??????
is telling me that he has to totally replace the
front rotors as they cannot be resurfaced. Have
had a problem for the past month with brakes not
feeling right.
Is that enough time to damage the rotors beyond
repair ??????
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Back to the Japanese-brand vehicles for me. Owned two American-brand cars; no comparison in build quality.
Tom
A guy I work with has a cherokee and he goes through brakes regularly.
never had a car that needed rotors befor 50000 miles is this BS or what
I bought it with 60 Miles on it 11/27/98. It has been in the shop for the air conditioner, then we had to replace the fuel pump and now it's going in to replace the brake pads and rotors. I don't think I should have to pay for the #!@#$% Rotors. How long do or are rotors suppose to last?? This is ridiculous. The car has 17,000 miles (I drive to and from boston & ny alot) but give me a break/brake.... and just last night, the friggin lighter broke and has singed or branded my thumb and pointer finger. Does that seem right? Help!
Cherokee. At 15k miles I had an unbelievable
vibration when braking from about 50 - 60 Mph. I
took it in and they said my rotors were warped and
needed to be turned. I got the the line they were
obviously told to give customers when I asked if it was normal to have to turn rotors at 15k miles, bet you have heard this before "it depends on an individuals driving habits" like its my fault they make a crappy rotor. well I ate the $230 or so it took to repair and went on my way. BUT 10k miles later I get the same insane vibration take it back and guess what! Rotors need to be turned again. I give it to the dealership that they turned for free the second time but I am sure in another 10k miles I will have to REPLACE them because you can only turn rotors so many times. I pulled a service tech
aside and he said he sees this ALL THE TIME. And
said it usually happens about the time the warranty expires. Someone’s getting rich turning and selling rotors.
The vehicle is now out of warranty so I am free to fix it myself, and correctly. I am planning on putting on after market slotted rotors and carbon fiber pads. Hopefully these will take care of this problem. Although I believe there should be a recall. I am also planning on putting in a slip yoke eliminator kit and new drive shaft. This should take care of the problem with the clunk at stops.
Hope this helps,
Bloose
What is a slip-yoke eliminator kit?
I am in the process of getting a lawyer. What else is there to do?
In this case, I would probably have given up. It would not be worth my time & money to waste it on trying to get 4 rotors replaced with better ones after trying so hard to get Chrysler to fix them. I would find some very nice aftermarket rotors, and some new pads, and see if that helps. If so, send Chrysler a letter asking them to reimburse you for your new rotors. It is not worth wasting the time for less than $200 in rotors. Also-- they may deny your claim since rotors & brakes are considered standard maintennance items...
I was reading that there was a TSB out for the rotors, how can we get our hands on it? Is it posted on the net?
By the way, I have a '94 Cherokee. Just replaced the front pads for the first time at 67,000 miles! Didn't need to turn the rotors (no major scoring or pulsing). Haven't touched the rear drums yet. Go figure...
Perhaps my Jeep thinks it's a Toyota!!!
Next problem, water leak or should I say water leaks...First water leak took two weeks for them to figure out it was a water leak, 6 months later another on. Both water leaks in the front--one on the driver side floor the second on the passenger side floor. By the way, water leaks aren't covered under extended ($1,100) warranties, atleast according to my "friendly" 5-star service shop.
Next problem, electric locks and windows fixed twice already and in the shop again for the same problem.
My problem is the truck and their less than friendly and competent service department.
What's a girl to do?