I have an unusual problem with the brakes on my 2002 jeep Grand Cherokee laredo. The rig will suddenly feel like it's being dragged backwards. This usually happens on warmer days and after it's gone 25 miles or more. When this happens, I can't drive over 35mph due to the violent wobble it develops. When I use the brakes under this condition it REALLY gets to shaking. My boyfriend says this one has him stumped and he's pretty good with cars. The rear brakes are hot when this happens. How do I get it fixed? Help!!!!
Unusual brake issue
- Thread starter TerriJo
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The wobble is so pronounced, it makes it difficult to control. I drove home the other day for 25 miles at 35 mph on a state highway. . . Not particularly great trip. . . It isn't so bad at 35 but at 40 it's dangerous as heck. Also it does feel like the brakes are on all the time when this happens. U know how when u are at a stop and take ur foot off the brake, the rig will move forward? Well, when this happens, and u take ur foot off the brake, it just sits there. And yes, they get hot. Very. Is it possible the brakes are set wrong somehow?
Mark sr, would a faulty sensor cause this problem intermittently? Or would rhe sensor just fail all at once? Cuz it isn't happening all the time.
JPNinPA
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Agree with superj.
So this happens while driving without stepping on the brake.
Or is it afterthe brske is applied it stays there?
Is the pedal any harder or softer?
And once overheated the rotor or drum will cause the pulsating.
It could be a glide is dry ir bent. One of your pads may be loose/free of the caliper and touching. You could also have one of the rubber lines failing inside. I had this happen on a 2016 patriot with only 40k miles on it. The hose inner walls deteriorates internally and acts like a check valve.
I’d inspect the pad thicknesses. All pads should have the same thickness in back. Fronts will all be the same but different from back. Post up what you see.
Never look down on anyone unless you are helping them up - Jesse Jackson
So this happens while driving without stepping on the brake.
Or is it afterthe brske is applied it stays there?
Is the pedal any harder or softer?
And once overheated the rotor or drum will cause the pulsating.
It could be a glide is dry ir bent. One of your pads may be loose/free of the caliper and touching. You could also have one of the rubber lines failing inside. I had this happen on a 2016 patriot with only 40k miles on it. The hose inner walls deteriorates internally and acts like a check valve.
I’d inspect the pad thicknesses. All pads should have the same thickness in back. Fronts will all be the same but different from back. Post up what you see.
Never look down on anyone unless you are helping them up - Jesse Jackson
The wobbling comes on suddenly whether the brakes is engaged or not, but is much worse when applying brakes. Pedal doesn't appear to be harder or softer.
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