02 Grand Cherokee: Just brakes? Not exactly
 

Took my 02 Grand Cherokee in for a brake job. 41K miles and I was starting
to hear squeaking.

Well I had quite a bit of pad left all around but they were "glazed". Looked
shiny and the brake teck said it was due to heat. So my $99 brake job was
underway.

They pointed out (and I couldn't help noticing) that all 4 of my shock
absorbers were leaking too. Gotta replace them too.

So $477 later I'm driving out with new brakes and shocks.

41,000 miles? I just put 4 new tires on the thing. The 7 year/100,000 mile
warrantee kicked in last month and they needed new sensors in the
transmission (auto). The check engine light came on and then it started
shifting very erratically.

So what should be going wrong next? I'm hoping my next 40K-50K go a little
smoother.

Re: 02 Grand Cherokee: Just brakes? Not exactly
 

"Brian Foster" <brianfoster@houston.rr.com> wrote in message
news:3RD4d.16505$Qb.4990@fe2.texas.rr.com...
> Took my 02 Grand Cherokee in for a brake job. 41K miles and I was starting
> to hear squeaking.
>
> Well I had quite a bit of pad left all around but they were "glazed".
> Looked
> shiny and the brake teck said it was due to heat. So my $99 brake job was
> underway.
>
> They pointed out (and I couldn't help noticing) that all 4 of my shock
> absorbers were leaking too. Gotta replace them too.
>
> So $477 later I'm driving out with new brakes and shocks.
>
> 41,000 miles? I just put 4 new tires on the thing. The 7 year/100,000
> mile
> warrantee kicked in last month and they needed new sensors in the
> transmission (auto). The check engine light came on and then it started
> shifting very erratically.
>
> So what should be going wrong next? I'm hoping my next 40K-50K go a little
> smoother.
>
>---- does wear out you know.
HarryS

Re: 02 Grand Cherokee: Just brakes? Not exactly
 

"Brian Foster" <brianfoster@houston.rr.com> wrote in message
news:3RD4d.16505$Qb.4990@fe2.texas.rr.com...
> Took my 02 Grand Cherokee in for a brake job. 41K miles and I was starting
> to hear squeaking.
>
> Well I had quite a bit of pad left all around but they were "glazed".
> Looked
> shiny and the brake teck said it was due to heat. So my $99 brake job was
> underway.
>
> They pointed out (and I couldn't help noticing) that all 4 of my shock
> absorbers were leaking too. Gotta replace them too.
>
> So $477 later I'm driving out with new brakes and shocks.
>
> 41,000 miles? I just put 4 new tires on the thing. The 7 year/100,000
> mile
> warrantee kicked in last month and they needed new sensors in the
> transmission (auto). The check engine light came on and then it started
> shifting very erratically.
>
> So what should be going wrong next? I'm hoping my next 40K-50K go a little
> smoother.
>
>---- does wear out you know.
HarryS

Re: 02 Grand Cherokee: Just brakes? Not exactly
 

"Brian Foster" <brianfoster@houston.rr.com> wrote in message
news:3RD4d.16505$Qb.4990@fe2.texas.rr.com...
> Took my 02 Grand Cherokee in for a brake job. 41K miles and I was starting
> to hear squeaking.
>
> Well I had quite a bit of pad left all around but they were "glazed".
> Looked
> shiny and the brake teck said it was due to heat. So my $99 brake job was
> underway.
>
> They pointed out (and I couldn't help noticing) that all 4 of my shock
> absorbers were leaking too. Gotta replace them too.
>
> So $477 later I'm driving out with new brakes and shocks.
>
> 41,000 miles? I just put 4 new tires on the thing. The 7 year/100,000
> mile
> warrantee kicked in last month and they needed new sensors in the
> transmission (auto). The check engine light came on and then it started
> shifting very erratically.
>
> So what should be going wrong next? I'm hoping my next 40K-50K go a little
> smoother.
>
>---- does wear out you know.
HarryS

Re: 02 Grand Cherokee: Just brakes? Not exactly
 

Hi Brian,
The Stealership would have replaced the pads, rotors and calibers
for free: http://www.----------.com/WJCaliber.jpg Service Bulletin:
http://alldata.com/TSB/04/020438EQ.html
If you stuck your finger in the leaking shock fluid, you would now
know what rubber lube smells like.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:--------------------

Brian Foster wrote:
>
> Took my 02 Grand Cherokee in for a brake job. 41K miles and I was starting
> to hear squeaking.
>
> Well I had quite a bit of pad left all around but they were "glazed". Looked
> shiny and the brake teck said it was due to heat. So my $99 brake job was
> underway.
>
> They pointed out (and I couldn't help noticing) that all 4 of my shock
> absorbers were leaking too. Gotta replace them too.
>
> So $477 later I'm driving out with new brakes and shocks.
>
> 41,000 miles? I just put 4 new tires on the thing. The 7 year/100,000 mile
> warrantee kicked in last month and they needed new sensors in the
> transmission (auto). The check engine light came on and then it started
> shifting very erratically.
>
> So what should be going wrong next? I'm hoping my next 40K-50K go a little
> smoother.

Re: 02 Grand Cherokee: Just brakes? Not exactly
 

Hi Brian,
The Stealership would have replaced the pads, rotors and calibers
for free: http://www.----------.com/WJCaliber.jpg Service Bulletin:
http://alldata.com/TSB/04/020438EQ.html
If you stuck your finger in the leaking shock fluid, you would now
know what rubber lube smells like.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:--------------------

Brian Foster wrote:
>
> Took my 02 Grand Cherokee in for a brake job. 41K miles and I was starting
> to hear squeaking.
>
> Well I had quite a bit of pad left all around but they were "glazed". Looked
> shiny and the brake teck said it was due to heat. So my $99 brake job was
> underway.
>
> They pointed out (and I couldn't help noticing) that all 4 of my shock
> absorbers were leaking too. Gotta replace them too.
>
> So $477 later I'm driving out with new brakes and shocks.
>
> 41,000 miles? I just put 4 new tires on the thing. The 7 year/100,000 mile
> warrantee kicked in last month and they needed new sensors in the
> transmission (auto). The check engine light came on and then it started
> shifting very erratically.
>
> So what should be going wrong next? I'm hoping my next 40K-50K go a little
> smoother.

Re: 02 Grand Cherokee: Just brakes? Not exactly
 

Hi Brian,
The Stealership would have replaced the pads, rotors and calibers
for free: http://www.----------.com/WJCaliber.jpg Service Bulletin:
http://alldata.com/TSB/04/020438EQ.html
If you stuck your finger in the leaking shock fluid, you would now
know what rubber lube smells like.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:--------------------

Brian Foster wrote:
>
> Took my 02 Grand Cherokee in for a brake job. 41K miles and I was starting
> to hear squeaking.
>
> Well I had quite a bit of pad left all around but they were "glazed". Looked
> shiny and the brake teck said it was due to heat. So my $99 brake job was
> underway.
>
> They pointed out (and I couldn't help noticing) that all 4 of my shock
> absorbers were leaking too. Gotta replace them too.
>
> So $477 later I'm driving out with new brakes and shocks.
>
> 41,000 miles? I just put 4 new tires on the thing. The 7 year/100,000 mile
> warrantee kicked in last month and they needed new sensors in the
> transmission (auto). The check engine light came on and then it started
> shifting very erratically.
>
> So what should be going wrong next? I'm hoping my next 40K-50K go a little
> smoother.

Re: 02 Grand Cherokee: Just brakes? Not exactly
 

Suckered at Just Brakes, huh? Can't blame _that_ on the vehicle.

Brian Foster wrote:

> Took my 02 Grand Cherokee in for a brake job. 41K miles and I was starting
> to hear squeaking.
>
> Well I had quite a bit of pad left all around but they were "glazed". Looked
> shiny and the brake teck said it was due to heat. So my $99 brake job was
> underway.
>
> They pointed out (and I couldn't help noticing) that all 4 of my shock
> absorbers were leaking too. Gotta replace them too.
>
> So $477 later I'm driving out with new brakes and shocks.
>
> 41,000 miles? I just put 4 new tires on the thing. The 7 year/100,000 mile
> warrantee kicked in last month and they needed new sensors in the
> transmission (auto). The check engine light came on and then it started
> shifting very erratically.
>
> So what should be going wrong next? I'm hoping my next 40K-50K go a little
> smoother.
>
>

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03 TJ Rubicon - Rubicon Express 4.5"
01 XJ Sport

There is a very fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness."
-- Dave Barry

Pronunciation: 'jEp
Function: noun
Date: 1940

Etymology: from g. p. (G= 'Government' P= '80 inch wheelbase')
A small general-purpose motor vehicle with 80-inch wheelbase,
1/4-ton capacity, and four-wheel drive used by the U.S. army in
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Re: 02 Grand Cherokee: Just brakes? Not exactly
 

Suckered at Just Brakes, huh? Can't blame _that_ on the vehicle.

Brian Foster wrote:

> Took my 02 Grand Cherokee in for a brake job. 41K miles and I was starting
> to hear squeaking.
>
> Well I had quite a bit of pad left all around but they were "glazed". Looked
> shiny and the brake teck said it was due to heat. So my $99 brake job was
> underway.
>
> They pointed out (and I couldn't help noticing) that all 4 of my shock
> absorbers were leaking too. Gotta replace them too.
>
> So $477 later I'm driving out with new brakes and shocks.
>
> 41,000 miles? I just put 4 new tires on the thing. The 7 year/100,000 mile
> warrantee kicked in last month and they needed new sensors in the
> transmission (auto). The check engine light came on and then it started
> shifting very erratically.
>
> So what should be going wrong next? I'm hoping my next 40K-50K go a little
> smoother.
>
>

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tw

03 TJ Rubicon - Rubicon Express 4.5"
01 XJ Sport

There is a very fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness."
-- Dave Barry

Pronunciation: 'jEp
Function: noun
Date: 1940

Etymology: from g. p. (G= 'Government' P= '80 inch wheelbase')
A small general-purpose motor vehicle with 80-inch wheelbase,
1/4-ton capacity, and four-wheel drive used by the U.S. army in
World War II.

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Re: 02 Grand Cherokee: Just brakes? Not exactly
 

Suckered at Just Brakes, huh? Can't blame _that_ on the vehicle.

Brian Foster wrote:

> Took my 02 Grand Cherokee in for a brake job. 41K miles and I was starting
> to hear squeaking.
>
> Well I had quite a bit of pad left all around but they were "glazed". Looked
> shiny and the brake teck said it was due to heat. So my $99 brake job was
> underway.
>
> They pointed out (and I couldn't help noticing) that all 4 of my shock
> absorbers were leaking too. Gotta replace them too.
>
> So $477 later I'm driving out with new brakes and shocks.
>
> 41,000 miles? I just put 4 new tires on the thing. The 7 year/100,000 mile
> warrantee kicked in last month and they needed new sensors in the
> transmission (auto). The check engine light came on and then it started
> shifting very erratically.
>
> So what should be going wrong next? I'm hoping my next 40K-50K go a little
> smoother.
>
>

--
__________________________________________________ _________
tw

03 TJ Rubicon - Rubicon Express 4.5"
01 XJ Sport

There is a very fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness."
-- Dave Barry

Pronunciation: 'jEp
Function: noun
Date: 1940

Etymology: from g. p. (G= 'Government' P= '80 inch wheelbase')
A small general-purpose motor vehicle with 80-inch wheelbase,
1/4-ton capacity, and four-wheel drive used by the U.S. army in
World War II.

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