I understand squeaking brakes in the morning and having to get a little heat in the brakes and get the rust off so they don't squeal but my 2014 Overland's breaks squeal more than the norm and at random times. Never owned a vehicle with this much brake noise at random times in the day. Are the pads just that cheap. I'd take it to the dealer but I think it would just be a waste of time and I'd get the normal run around it's normal or we couldn't find anything wrong. Maybe this is just normal for Grand Cherokee's? Kinda embarrassing though for a 2014 to pull up and breaks are squeaking. I live in the city so I do A lot of stop and go maybe this has something to do with it but my other cars and past cars never squeaked like this. Is there an upgraded pad i could put on??
Google "bedding in brake pads" for instructions on how to do this - I do it on every new vehicle I purchase, and after installing new brake pads and/or rotors. Helps to eliminate glazing of the pads and lays down a thin layer of pad material evenly on the rotors to help prevent squealing/vibration of the pads when brakes are applied. If after doing this procedure your brakes still squeal then it could be a hardware-related problem (e.g.; missing clips or bolts too loose) and then you should take it to the dealer for inspection.
OP didn't indicate whether this was happening during driving without brakes being used [or suddenly letting off the gas], or only on actually using the brakes or if only wet, and if it is there every time or just intermittently. All of which would have different suspects, including the brake pre-tensioner [or whatever its officially called]
I get teeny chirp on hot days for the first 1-2 stops after having driven in traffic and then park for several hours high humidity, but it never makes a peep after that.
Mine will squeak a little in the morning, then quiet after that. Maybe the Jeep is begging for a little dirty time? My last truck would get noisy, brakes, suspension. A weekend of fire roads and a little mud seemed to make her happy enough to stay silent for about another year...
SUBJECT: Squeal Noise From Front Of Vehicle When Braking OVERVIEW: This bulletin involves verifying the front vehicle noise and if necessary replace the front brake pads. MODELS: 2011-2014 (WK) Grand Cherokee 2011-2013 (WD) Durango NOTE: This bulletin applies to vehicles built on or before March 4, 2013 (MDH 0304XX) equipped with 4-wheel disc heavy duty brakes sales codes (BR1 or BR8). SYMPTOM/CONDITION: Squeal noise from front of vehicle when braking. DIAGNOSIS: If the customer describes the symptom, perform the Repair Procedure. PARTS REQUIRED: Qty. Part No. Description 1 (AR) 68052370AC Pad Kit, Front REPAIR PROCEDURE: 1. Does the vehicle exhibit a squeal noise from the front of the vehicle when braking? a. Yes>>> Proceed to Step #2 . b. No>>> Continue further diagnosis, this bulletin does not apply. 2. Remove and replace front brake pads. Refer to the detailed procedures available in DealerConnect>TechConnect>Service Info> 05 - Brakes>05 - Brakes,Base> Hydraulic/Mechanical> Pads and/or Shoes, Brake> Removal/Installation> All Except SRT8. POLICY:
Reimbursable within the provisions of the warranty
SUBJECT: Squeal Noise From Front Of Vehicle When Braking OVERVIEW: This bulletin involves verifying the front vehicle noise and if necessary replace the front brake pads. MODELS: 2011-2014 (WK) Grand Cherokee 2011-2013 (WD) Durango NOTE: This bulletin applies to vehicles built on or before March 4, 2013 (MDH 0304XX) equipped with 4-wheel disc heavy duty brakes sales codes (BR1 or BR8). SYMPTOM/CONDITION: Squeal noise from front of vehicle when braking. DIAGNOSIS: If the customer describes the symptom, perform the Repair Procedure. PARTS REQUIRED: Qty. Part No. Description 1 (AR) 68052370AC Pad Kit, Front REPAIR PROCEDURE: 1. Does the vehicle exhibit a squeal noise from the front of the vehicle when braking? a. Yes>>> Proceed to Step #2 . b. No>>> Continue further diagnosis, this bulletin does not apply. 2. Remove and replace front brake pads. Refer to the detailed procedures available in DealerConnect>TechConnect>Service Info> 05 - Brakes>05 - Brakes,Base> Hydraulic/Mechanical> Pads and/or Shoes, Brake> Removal/Installation> All Except SRT8. POLICY:
Reimbursable within the provisions of the warranty
Thanks for the info guys much appreciated mine was built in February so I'll definitely be letting my service department know about the squealing all I have to do to reproduce the sound is apply light break pressure was messing with it today really starting to get on my nerves.
Hey Snipe did you do the break pad bedding thing. I went out late last night and attempted to get a few stops from 60 in hard to do where I live but I managed to get about 5 in and to my amazement I had no break squeal this morning. I'm not saying it won't come back but this is the first time since buying it in may that my breaks didn't squeal in the morning.
Hey Snipe did you do the break pad bedding thing. I went out late last night and attempted to get a few stops from 60 in hard to do where I live but I managed to get about 5 in and to my amazement I had no break squeal this morning. I'm not saying it won't come back but this is the first time since buying it in may that my breaks didn't squeal in the morning.
My brakes just started squeaking. Anybody know if this would apply once you have 18,000 miles like me? I guess it's possible they are worn all the way down but it seems a bit early.
The low frequency front brake noise fix on the Grand Cherokee is to remove a small amount of material(~0.5 mm) from the ends of the front outboard brake pad shoe plates only--not the inboard brake pad shoe plates. This can be easily accomplished with a file or by other means. This is a common issue with the style of brake caliper used on the Grand Cherokee. Removing material from the ends of the outboard brake shoe plates prevents the ends from making a "push" type contact with the caliper bracket during light braking. The outboard shoe plate is essentially put into a "pull" contact with this modification.
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