Marko, I've had two WJs, a '99 and an '02, and with nearly 200K miles
total between the two neither ever had a warped rotor. Then again, I
always made sure the lug nuts were hand-torqued to 90 ft-lbs so they
would be tightened evenly, helping to prevent warped rotors. If you
just let the tire jocks use an impact wrench to replace the lug nuts,
warped rotors is the likely outcome. No, torque-sticks are not accurate
enough.

marko wrote:
> Billy Ray wrote:
>
>> The rotor warpage problem was addressed by a TSB
>> http://www.wjjeeps.com/brakes.htm
>>
>> I am happy with my 2002 WJ
>
>
> The TSB did not address warping rotors properly, I have third set of
> rotors in my '01 WJ. Now a stillen set in front with TSB Akebono
> calipers, hopefully this cures the problem.
> Thou running change for rotor/caliper set in 05/02 -> manufactured WJ's
> seems to have helped for most (check the above link).
>
> I would be looking for 02 WJ or newer with V8, and check that it is
> serviced according to schedule (for example by the VIN number from DCX
> service database). Vehicle hates negleted service on the long run. The
> V8 comes usually with full-time 4wd transfer case, occasional SUV abuser
> is less prone to destroy it than the select-track tcase. In areas where
> salt is used during winter, I would take vehicle only with factory or
> aftermarket corrosion prevension. For example: Check the body paint
> inside the rear wheel well.
>
> I am happy with my 01 WJ,
>
> Marko

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I was lucky and got an 02 built after the change to Akebono calipers.

If your proposed WJ had warpage problems it has probably been changed to the
new calipers under Jeeps 36/36 warranty. It is easy enough to check, just
look through the wheel at them. The Akebono's are closed on the sides, the
Teves are open.

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"Jerry Bransford" <jerrypb@***.net> wrote in message
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> Marko, I've had two WJs, a '99 and an '02, and with nearly 200K miles
> total between the two neither ever had a warped rotor. Then again, I
> always made sure the lug nuts were hand-torqued to 90 ft-lbs so they would
> be tightened evenly, helping to prevent warped rotors. If you just let
> the tire jocks use an impact wrench to replace the lug nuts, warped rotors
> is the likely outcome. No, torque-sticks are not accurate enough.
>
> marko wrote:
>> Billy Ray wrote:
>>
>>> The rotor warpage problem was addressed by a TSB
>>> http://www.wjjeeps.com/brakes.htm
>>>
>>> I am happy with my 2002 WJ
>>
>>
>> The TSB did not address warping rotors properly, I have third set of
>> rotors in my '01 WJ. Now a stillen set in front with TSB Akebono
>> calipers, hopefully this cures the problem.
>> Thou running change for rotor/caliper set in 05/02 -> manufactured WJ's
>> seems to have helped for most (check the above link).
>>
>> I would be looking for 02 WJ or newer with V8, and check that it is
>> serviced according to schedule (for example by the VIN number from DCX
>> service database). Vehicle hates negleted service on the long run. The V8
>> comes usually with full-time 4wd transfer case, occasional SUV abuser is
>> less prone to destroy it than the select-track tcase. In areas where salt
>> is used during winter, I would take vehicle only with factory or
>> aftermarket corrosion prevension. For example: Check the body paint
>> inside the rear wheel well.
>>
>> I am happy with my 01 WJ,
>>
>> Marko
>
> --
> Jerry Bransford
> PP-ASEL N6TAY
> See the Geezer Jeep at
> http://members.***.net/jerrypb/

 

I was lucky and got an 02 built after the change to Akebono calipers.

If your proposed WJ had warpage problems it has probably been changed to the
new calipers under Jeeps 36/36 warranty. It is easy enough to check, just
look through the wheel at them. The Akebono's are closed on the sides, the
Teves are open.

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"Jerry Bransford" <jerrypb@***.net> wrote in message
news:4KgVe.14431$ct5.11511@fed1read04...
> Marko, I've had two WJs, a '99 and an '02, and with nearly 200K miles
> total between the two neither ever had a warped rotor. Then again, I
> always made sure the lug nuts were hand-torqued to 90 ft-lbs so they would
> be tightened evenly, helping to prevent warped rotors. If you just let
> the tire jocks use an impact wrench to replace the lug nuts, warped rotors
> is the likely outcome. No, torque-sticks are not accurate enough.
>
> marko wrote:
>> Billy Ray wrote:
>>
>>> The rotor warpage problem was addressed by a TSB
>>> http://www.wjjeeps.com/brakes.htm
>>>
>>> I am happy with my 2002 WJ
>>
>>
>> The TSB did not address warping rotors properly, I have third set of
>> rotors in my '01 WJ. Now a stillen set in front with TSB Akebono
>> calipers, hopefully this cures the problem.
>> Thou running change for rotor/caliper set in 05/02 -> manufactured WJ's
>> seems to have helped for most (check the above link).
>>
>> I would be looking for 02 WJ or newer with V8, and check that it is
>> serviced according to schedule (for example by the VIN number from DCX
>> service database). Vehicle hates negleted service on the long run. The V8
>> comes usually with full-time 4wd transfer case, occasional SUV abuser is
>> less prone to destroy it than the select-track tcase. In areas where salt
>> is used during winter, I would take vehicle only with factory or
>> aftermarket corrosion prevension. For example: Check the body paint
>> inside the rear wheel well.
>>
>> I am happy with my 01 WJ,
>>
>> Marko
>
> --
> Jerry Bransford
> PP-ASEL N6TAY
> See the Geezer Jeep at
> http://members.***.net/jerrypb/

 

I was lucky and got an 02 built after the change to Akebono calipers.

If your proposed WJ had warpage problems it has probably been changed to the
new calipers under Jeeps 36/36 warranty. It is easy enough to check, just
look through the wheel at them. The Akebono's are closed on the sides, the
Teves are open.

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"Jerry Bransford" <jerrypb@***.net> wrote in message
news:4KgVe.14431$ct5.11511@fed1read04...
> Marko, I've had two WJs, a '99 and an '02, and with nearly 200K miles
> total between the two neither ever had a warped rotor. Then again, I
> always made sure the lug nuts were hand-torqued to 90 ft-lbs so they would
> be tightened evenly, helping to prevent warped rotors. If you just let
> the tire jocks use an impact wrench to replace the lug nuts, warped rotors
> is the likely outcome. No, torque-sticks are not accurate enough.
>
> marko wrote:
>> Billy Ray wrote:
>>
>>> The rotor warpage problem was addressed by a TSB
>>> http://www.wjjeeps.com/brakes.htm
>>>
>>> I am happy with my 2002 WJ
>>
>>
>> The TSB did not address warping rotors properly, I have third set of
>> rotors in my '01 WJ. Now a stillen set in front with TSB Akebono
>> calipers, hopefully this cures the problem.
>> Thou running change for rotor/caliper set in 05/02 -> manufactured WJ's
>> seems to have helped for most (check the above link).
>>
>> I would be looking for 02 WJ or newer with V8, and check that it is
>> serviced according to schedule (for example by the VIN number from DCX
>> service database). Vehicle hates negleted service on the long run. The V8
>> comes usually with full-time 4wd transfer case, occasional SUV abuser is
>> less prone to destroy it than the select-track tcase. In areas where salt
>> is used during winter, I would take vehicle only with factory or
>> aftermarket corrosion prevension. For example: Check the body paint
>> inside the rear wheel well.
>>
>> I am happy with my 01 WJ,
>>
>> Marko
>
> --
> Jerry Bransford
> PP-ASEL N6TAY
> See the Geezer Jeep at
> http://members.***.net/jerrypb/

 

I was lucky and got an 02 built after the change to Akebono calipers.

If your proposed WJ had warpage problems it has probably been changed to the
new calipers under Jeeps 36/36 warranty. It is easy enough to check, just
look through the wheel at them. The Akebono's are closed on the sides, the
Teves are open.

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"Jerry Bransford" <jerrypb@***.net> wrote in message
news:4KgVe.14431$ct5.11511@fed1read04...
> Marko, I've had two WJs, a '99 and an '02, and with nearly 200K miles
> total between the two neither ever had a warped rotor. Then again, I
> always made sure the lug nuts were hand-torqued to 90 ft-lbs so they would
> be tightened evenly, helping to prevent warped rotors. If you just let
> the tire jocks use an impact wrench to replace the lug nuts, warped rotors
> is the likely outcome. No, torque-sticks are not accurate enough.
>
> marko wrote:
>> Billy Ray wrote:
>>
>>> The rotor warpage problem was addressed by a TSB
>>> http://www.wjjeeps.com/brakes.htm
>>>
>>> I am happy with my 2002 WJ
>>
>>
>> The TSB did not address warping rotors properly, I have third set of
>> rotors in my '01 WJ. Now a stillen set in front with TSB Akebono
>> calipers, hopefully this cures the problem.
>> Thou running change for rotor/caliper set in 05/02 -> manufactured WJ's
>> seems to have helped for most (check the above link).
>>
>> I would be looking for 02 WJ or newer with V8, and check that it is
>> serviced according to schedule (for example by the VIN number from DCX
>> service database). Vehicle hates negleted service on the long run. The V8
>> comes usually with full-time 4wd transfer case, occasional SUV abuser is
>> less prone to destroy it than the select-track tcase. In areas where salt
>> is used during winter, I would take vehicle only with factory or
>> aftermarket corrosion prevension. For example: Check the body paint
>> inside the rear wheel well.
>>
>> I am happy with my 01 WJ,
>>
>> Marko
>
> --
> Jerry Bransford
> PP-ASEL N6TAY
> See the Geezer Jeep at
> http://members.***.net/jerrypb/

 

I've had my 00 WJ Limited for a couple months now (about 5000 miles) and
have yet to have a problem, knock on wood. It has the selec-trac and is
extremely confortable and has a great ride. Its got about 77,730 on it
as of today.

Brandonb


JRK58@MSN.COM wrote:
> Hello All, I am thinking of purchasing a used Grand Cherokee 99-03.
> After a bit of research I have found quite a few complaints about
> reliability, the most common being rotor warpage. I do realize most
> Folks who do comment on the web about a product normally do so because
> they have a compaint. I'm still a bit leary but I really want one.
> Anybody have anything good to say about these rigs?
>

 

I've had my 00 WJ Limited for a couple months now (about 5000 miles) and
have yet to have a problem, knock on wood. It has the selec-trac and is
extremely confortable and has a great ride. Its got about 77,730 on it
as of today.

Brandonb


JRK58@MSN.COM wrote:
> Hello All, I am thinking of purchasing a used Grand Cherokee 99-03.
> After a bit of research I have found quite a few complaints about
> reliability, the most common being rotor warpage. I do realize most
> Folks who do comment on the web about a product normally do so because
> they have a compaint. I'm still a bit leary but I really want one.
> Anybody have anything good to say about these rigs?
>

 

I've had my 00 WJ Limited for a couple months now (about 5000 miles) and
have yet to have a problem, knock on wood. It has the selec-trac and is
extremely confortable and has a great ride. Its got about 77,730 on it
as of today.

Brandonb


JRK58@MSN.COM wrote:
> Hello All, I am thinking of purchasing a used Grand Cherokee 99-03.
> After a bit of research I have found quite a few complaints about
> reliability, the most common being rotor warpage. I do realize most
> Folks who do comment on the web about a product normally do so because
> they have a compaint. I'm still a bit leary but I really want one.
> Anybody have anything good to say about these rigs?
>

 

I've had my 00 WJ Limited for a couple months now (about 5000 miles) and
have yet to have a problem, knock on wood. It has the selec-trac and is
extremely confortable and has a great ride. Its got about 77,730 on it
as of today.

Brandonb


JRK58@MSN.COM wrote:
> Hello All, I am thinking of purchasing a used Grand Cherokee 99-03.
> After a bit of research I have found quite a few complaints about
> reliability, the most common being rotor warpage. I do realize most
> Folks who do comment on the web about a product normally do so because
> they have a compaint. I'm still a bit leary but I really want one.
> Anybody have anything good to say about these rigs?
>

 

Jerry Bransford wrote:

> would be tightened evenly, helping to prevent warped rotors. If you
> just let the tire jocks use an impact wrench to replace the lug nuts,
> warped rotors is the likely outcome. No, torque-sticks are not accurate
> enough.

Right, makes paranoid.. Now, after warranty gone and with Stillens, I
have a calibrated torque wrench. After any service I check the wheel nut
torque again after driving out of the garage. Under warranty 'trusted'
five star service to get it right :-) Jeep service has managed to break
one locking wheel nut with impact wrench. Winter and summer tire changes
I do myself.

For the original post: Check that the vehicle has not been jacked up
from rear axle differential. On the long run this costs you at least a
new set of rear axle bearings. The quadra drive (full time 4wd) usually
comes with dana44 rear axle having aluminium differential covering. And
if possible, get the vehilce lifted: Check for leeks in transfer case
(telltale: Wiped clean, shiny as new :-), automatic, axle differentials.
Also normal things for used vehicle: whether doors, liftgate, hood,
lamps and bumbers have normal fitting. If not, crashed?

And either 02 or 03 has the 5y/100000mile drivetrain warranty, you get
the priciest parts under warranty.

Marko