Reliability of Grand Cherokee 99-03
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Re: Reliability of Grand Cherokee 99-03
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
> 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
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Re: Reliability of Grand Cherokee 99-03
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
> 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
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Re: Reliability of Grand Cherokee 99-03
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
> 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
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Re: Reliability of Grand Cherokee 99-03
if you really want one get it or you will regret it!u only live once! and
you will be driving something u wish you weren't
if the front wheels are torq'ed to spec and u don't race to the stop lite
u will have less issues with the rotors
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?
you will be driving something u wish you weren't
if the front wheels are torq'ed to spec and u don't race to the stop lite
u will have less issues with the rotors
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?
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Re: Reliability of Grand Cherokee 99-03
if you really want one get it or you will regret it!u only live once! and
you will be driving something u wish you weren't
if the front wheels are torq'ed to spec and u don't race to the stop lite
u will have less issues with the rotors
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?
you will be driving something u wish you weren't
if the front wheels are torq'ed to spec and u don't race to the stop lite
u will have less issues with the rotors
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?
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Re: Reliability of Grand Cherokee 99-03
if you really want one get it or you will regret it!u only live once! and
you will be driving something u wish you weren't
if the front wheels are torq'ed to spec and u don't race to the stop lite
u will have less issues with the rotors
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?
you will be driving something u wish you weren't
if the front wheels are torq'ed to spec and u don't race to the stop lite
u will have less issues with the rotors
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?
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Re: Reliability of Grand Cherokee 99-03
if you really want one get it or you will regret it!u only live once! and
you will be driving something u wish you weren't
if the front wheels are torq'ed to spec and u don't race to the stop lite
u will have less issues with the rotors
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?
you will be driving something u wish you weren't
if the front wheels are torq'ed to spec and u don't race to the stop lite
u will have less issues with the rotors
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?
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Re: Reliability of Grand Cherokee 99-03
the updated calipers do not have the antirattle spring that can be seen thru the
wheel
Billy Ray wrote:
> 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/
wheel
Billy Ray wrote:
> 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.
>
> --
> .
> Billy_Ray@SPAM.fuse.net (remove SPAM)
> 2002 Jeep WJ 4 Liter Automatic
> Brilliant Black Crystal Pearl Coat
> Sharing is why we are all here....... or should be.
> .
> "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/
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Re: Reliability of Grand Cherokee 99-03
the updated calipers do not have the antirattle spring that can be seen thru the
wheel
Billy Ray wrote:
> 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.
>
> --
> .
> Billy_Ray@SPAM.fuse.net (remove SPAM)
> 2002 Jeep WJ 4 Liter Automatic
> Brilliant Black Crystal Pearl Coat
> Sharing is why we are all here....... or should be.
> .
> "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/
wheel
Billy Ray wrote:
> 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.
>
> --
> .
> Billy_Ray@SPAM.fuse.net (remove SPAM)
> 2002 Jeep WJ 4 Liter Automatic
> Brilliant Black Crystal Pearl Coat
> Sharing is why we are all here....... or should be.
> .
> "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/
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Re: Reliability of Grand Cherokee 99-03
the updated calipers do not have the antirattle spring that can be seen thru the
wheel
Billy Ray wrote:
> 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.
>
> --
> .
> Billy_Ray@SPAM.fuse.net (remove SPAM)
> 2002 Jeep WJ 4 Liter Automatic
> Brilliant Black Crystal Pearl Coat
> Sharing is why we are all here....... or should be.
> .
> "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/
wheel
Billy Ray wrote:
> 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.
>
> --
> .
> Billy_Ray@SPAM.fuse.net (remove SPAM)
> 2002 Jeep WJ 4 Liter Automatic
> Brilliant Black Crystal Pearl Coat
> Sharing is why we are all here....... or should be.
> .
> "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
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> > http://members.***.net/jerrypb/
