There may be an alignment problem with the calipers, too.
Otherwise, why would they replace them under warranty, too?
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SoK66 wrote:
>
> "Mark12211" > wrote in message
> ...
> > http://www.thekansascitychannel.com/...12/detail.html
> >
> > Another Grand Cherokee Class Action Suit Forming Against DaimlerChrysler -
> > posted 11/24/2004
> >
> > KCTV5.com out of Kansas City is reporting that a new class action suit is
> > being
> > formed for owners of 1999-2004 Grand Cherokees. Here's the details:
> >
> >
> >
> > If you own a Jeep Grand Cherokee, you may have some money coming to you.
> >
> > Class action lawsuits were filed Monday in Jackson and Johnson counties
> > alleging DaimlerChrysler hid information about defective front brakes on
> > model
> > years 1999 through 2004.
> >
> > For more information, contact Lenexa lawyer Michael Hodges at
> > 913-888-7100.
> >
> >
> > Here's the link to the KCTV5.com story.
> >
> > TheKansasCityChannel.com indicates that the lawsuit it only open to
> > residents
> > of Kansas and Missouri only:
> >
> >
> > The lawsuits allege that after as little as 5,000 miles, the steering
> > wheel and
> > front wheels "shake" and that drivers encounter severe vibrations through
> > the
> > steering wheel, floor, seat and pedals when the brakes are applied.
> >
> > DaimlerChrysler has never issued a recall for a problem with the front
> > brakes.
> >
> > The lawsuits seek to force the carmaker to reimburse Kansas and Missouri
> > residents for all costs spent repairing the brakes.
> >
> >
> > Check out the entire article here.
> >
> >
> > TheKansasCityChannel.com - News - Firm Files Class-Action Lawsuit Over
> > Brakes
> > On Jeeps
>
> Yep, well known problem on WJs. My '01 (traded off last summer) started
> chattering at about 7k, the dealer replaced the fromt rotors, calipers &
> pads FOC under warranty. No campaign as it's likely not a safety issue. Now,
> my neighbor also has an 01 with the same problem, but about 60k miles. The
> dealer wanted to charge him over $700k for the repair. He passed. We plan to
> just wswap out the rotors & pads, using aftermarket iron rotors, not the DC
> composit crap, which is the root of problem.