Ceramic pads generally (not always) are quieter and less likely to squeak. I
have used Bosch Ceramic Pads on my '02 TJ and I liked them. Lifetime
warranty - if they wear out or start squeaking, just take them back to the
auto parts store you purchased them from with your receipt (save that
receipt) and get a free set.

http://www.ceramicfriction.com/

or Raybestos & Bendix both make ceramic pads

http://www.raybestos.com/usa/brakepads.htm


Tom

"Scott in Baltimore" <sDcOoNtTtS_PuAnMiMtE_69@yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:JPmdnQIXRvT1WITZnZ2dnUVZ_tmdnZ2d@comcast.com. ..
> > Front brake rotors.
>
> Is that where they have a thin bit of metal that rusts and cracks?
>
> I had to replace both of mine. I wondered what that clunk was when I
> hit the brakes. Since then, I can't get rid of the brake squeal with
> Raybestos pads.

 

Ceramic pads generally (not always) are quieter and less likely to squeak. I
have used Bosch Ceramic Pads on my '02 TJ and I liked them. Lifetime
warranty - if they wear out or start squeaking, just take them back to the
auto parts store you purchased them from with your receipt (save that
receipt) and get a free set.

http://www.ceramicfriction.com/

or Raybestos & Bendix both make ceramic pads

http://www.raybestos.com/usa/brakepads.htm


Tom

"Scott in Baltimore" <sDcOoNtTtS_PuAnMiMtE_69@yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:JPmdnQIXRvT1WITZnZ2dnUVZ_tmdnZ2d@comcast.com. ..
> > Front brake rotors.
>
> Is that where they have a thin bit of metal that rusts and cracks?
>
> I had to replace both of mine. I wondered what that clunk was when I
> hit the brakes. Since then, I can't get rid of the brake squeal with
> Raybestos pads.

 

Ceramic pads generally (not always) are quieter and less likely to squeak. I
have used Bosch Ceramic Pads on my '02 TJ and I liked them. Lifetime
warranty - if they wear out or start squeaking, just take them back to the
auto parts store you purchased them from with your receipt (save that
receipt) and get a free set.

http://www.ceramicfriction.com/

or Raybestos & Bendix both make ceramic pads

http://www.raybestos.com/usa/brakepads.htm


Tom

"Scott in Baltimore" <sDcOoNtTtS_PuAnMiMtE_69@yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:JPmdnQIXRvT1WITZnZ2dnUVZ_tmdnZ2d@comcast.com. ..
> > Front brake rotors.
>
> Is that where they have a thin bit of metal that rusts and cracks?
>
> I had to replace both of mine. I wondered what that clunk was when I
> hit the brakes. Since then, I can't get rid of the brake squeal with
> Raybestos pads.

 

mark wrote:
> Front brake rotors.
>
> --
> mark
> www.hydrotoys.com
> "Bob Jones" <memorex_1@yahoo.com> wrote in message
> news:LA2Sf.44147$VV4.675582@ursa-nb00s0.nbnet.nb.ca...
> > I'm looking at probably getting a used (1997-2001) Jeep TJ this year and
> > I'm wondering what problems they're known for/things to look for when
> > checking out used ones. Any years in that range to watch out for?
> >
> > Thanks, lemme know.


I had my right front brake rotor come apart on my 97 TJ also.
Happened coming to a quick stop in the fast lane on the highway because
of an accident....Almost put me in the wall. Other common problems
include, but are not limited to
1.) Exhaust manifold cracks (twice)
2.) Track bar
3.) "Death wobble" if tires come out of balance, or are not properly
inflated
4.) Trac loc differential will break in rear end if tires spin too much
(factory equipped option)
5.) Radiators tend to fail.
6.) Gas guage issues created by sending unit in the gas tank failing.

 

mark wrote:
> Front brake rotors.
>
> --
> mark
> www.hydrotoys.com
> "Bob Jones" <memorex_1@yahoo.com> wrote in message
> news:LA2Sf.44147$VV4.675582@ursa-nb00s0.nbnet.nb.ca...
> > I'm looking at probably getting a used (1997-2001) Jeep TJ this year and
> > I'm wondering what problems they're known for/things to look for when
> > checking out used ones. Any years in that range to watch out for?
> >
> > Thanks, lemme know.


I had my right front brake rotor come apart on my 97 TJ also.
Happened coming to a quick stop in the fast lane on the highway because
of an accident....Almost put me in the wall. Other common problems
include, but are not limited to
1.) Exhaust manifold cracks (twice)
2.) Track bar
3.) "Death wobble" if tires come out of balance, or are not properly
inflated
4.) Trac loc differential will break in rear end if tires spin too much
(factory equipped option)
5.) Radiators tend to fail.
6.) Gas guage issues created by sending unit in the gas tank failing.

 

mark wrote:
> Front brake rotors.
>
> --
> mark
> www.hydrotoys.com
> "Bob Jones" <memorex_1@yahoo.com> wrote in message
> news:LA2Sf.44147$VV4.675582@ursa-nb00s0.nbnet.nb.ca...
> > I'm looking at probably getting a used (1997-2001) Jeep TJ this year and
> > I'm wondering what problems they're known for/things to look for when
> > checking out used ones. Any years in that range to watch out for?
> >
> > Thanks, lemme know.


I had my right front brake rotor come apart on my 97 TJ also.
Happened coming to a quick stop in the fast lane on the highway because
of an accident....Almost put me in the wall. Other common problems
include, but are not limited to
1.) Exhaust manifold cracks (twice)
2.) Track bar
3.) "Death wobble" if tires come out of balance, or are not properly
inflated
4.) Trac loc differential will break in rear end if tires spin too much
(factory equipped option)
5.) Radiators tend to fail.
6.) Gas guage issues created by sending unit in the gas tank failing.

 

mark wrote:
> Front brake rotors.
>
> --
> mark
> www.hydrotoys.com
> "Bob Jones" <memorex_1@yahoo.com> wrote in message
> news:LA2Sf.44147$VV4.675582@ursa-nb00s0.nbnet.nb.ca...
> > I'm looking at probably getting a used (1997-2001) Jeep TJ this year and
> > I'm wondering what problems they're known for/things to look for when
> > checking out used ones. Any years in that range to watch out for?
> >
> > Thanks, lemme know.


I had my right front brake rotor come apart on my 97 TJ also.
Happened coming to a quick stop in the fast lane on the highway because
of an accident....Almost put me in the wall. Other common problems
include, but are not limited to
1.) Exhaust manifold cracks (twice)
2.) Track bar
3.) "Death wobble" if tires come out of balance, or are not properly
inflated
4.) Trac loc differential will break in rear end if tires spin too much
(factory equipped option)
5.) Radiators tend to fail.
6.) Gas guage issues created by sending unit in the gas tank failing.

 

On 16 Mar 2006 16:51:41 -0800, "jongig" <jongig@verizon.net> wrote:

>
>mark wrote:
>> Front brake rotors.
>>
>> --
>> mark
>> www.hydrotoys.com
>> "Bob Jones" <memorex_1@yahoo.com> wrote in message
>> news:LA2Sf.44147$VV4.675582@ursa-nb00s0.nbnet.nb.ca...
>> > I'm looking at probably getting a used (1997-2001) Jeep TJ this year and
>> > I'm wondering what problems they're known for/things to look for when
>> > checking out used ones. Any years in that range to watch out for?
>> >
>> > Thanks, lemme know.
>
>
> I had my right front brake rotor come apart on my 97 TJ also.
>Happened coming to a quick stop in the fast lane on the highway because
>of an accident....Almost put me in the wall. Other common problems
>include, but are not limited to
>1.) Exhaust manifold cracks (twice)
>2.) Track bar
>3.) "Death wobble" if tires come out of balance, or are not properly
>inflated
>4.) Trac loc differential will break in rear end if tires spin too much
>(factory equipped option)
>5.) Radiators tend to fail.
>6.) Gas guage issues created by sending unit in the gas tank failing.

You forgot the problem with the dash gauges intermittently dying
(cutting out) due to a bad connector and or solder joint.

 

On 16 Mar 2006 16:51:41 -0800, "jongig" <jongig@verizon.net> wrote:

>
>mark wrote:
>> Front brake rotors.
>>
>> --
>> mark
>> www.hydrotoys.com
>> "Bob Jones" <memorex_1@yahoo.com> wrote in message
>> news:LA2Sf.44147$VV4.675582@ursa-nb00s0.nbnet.nb.ca...
>> > I'm looking at probably getting a used (1997-2001) Jeep TJ this year and
>> > I'm wondering what problems they're known for/things to look for when
>> > checking out used ones. Any years in that range to watch out for?
>> >
>> > Thanks, lemme know.
>
>
> I had my right front brake rotor come apart on my 97 TJ also.
>Happened coming to a quick stop in the fast lane on the highway because
>of an accident....Almost put me in the wall. Other common problems
>include, but are not limited to
>1.) Exhaust manifold cracks (twice)
>2.) Track bar
>3.) "Death wobble" if tires come out of balance, or are not properly
>inflated
>4.) Trac loc differential will break in rear end if tires spin too much
>(factory equipped option)
>5.) Radiators tend to fail.
>6.) Gas guage issues created by sending unit in the gas tank failing.

You forgot the problem with the dash gauges intermittently dying
(cutting out) due to a bad connector and or solder joint.

 

On 16 Mar 2006 16:51:41 -0800, "jongig" <jongig@verizon.net> wrote:

>
>mark wrote:
>> Front brake rotors.
>>
>> --
>> mark
>> www.hydrotoys.com
>> "Bob Jones" <memorex_1@yahoo.com> wrote in message
>> news:LA2Sf.44147$VV4.675582@ursa-nb00s0.nbnet.nb.ca...
>> > I'm looking at probably getting a used (1997-2001) Jeep TJ this year and
>> > I'm wondering what problems they're known for/things to look for when
>> > checking out used ones. Any years in that range to watch out for?
>> >
>> > Thanks, lemme know.
>
>
> I had my right front brake rotor come apart on my 97 TJ also.
>Happened coming to a quick stop in the fast lane on the highway because
>of an accident....Almost put me in the wall. Other common problems
>include, but are not limited to
>1.) Exhaust manifold cracks (twice)
>2.) Track bar
>3.) "Death wobble" if tires come out of balance, or are not properly
>inflated
>4.) Trac loc differential will break in rear end if tires spin too much
>(factory equipped option)
>5.) Radiators tend to fail.
>6.) Gas guage issues created by sending unit in the gas tank failing.

You forgot the problem with the dash gauges intermittently dying
(cutting out) due to a bad connector and or solder joint.