Right rear axle leaking possibly causing brake contamination and unexpected decrease in braking
2021 Jeep Gladiator brakes complaints
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Axle has leaked for a second time. No notification. Grease starts to seep out of the right rear passenger side onto the brake rotor and wheel. Fixed at 6800 miles. Happening again at 8500. Was without the truck for a month the first time. There is no warning when this happens.
Leaking axle , transmission fluid leaking onto wheel and brakes. Was deemed unsafe to drive, parts on back order. Car swerves hard to right doesn’t steer straight
Right rear axle seal failure, was already inspected and verified at dealership. With the axle seal leaking, there is a hazard and potential for brake failure due to the gear oil covering the rear brake. Also, metal to metal differential gears will occur, causing metal shavings to contaminate the rear differential housing. No warning lamps or any in cab indications were/ are visible. Was noticed by visual inspection after the issue was brought up multiple times on a forum and social media.
Right rear axle seal leaking fluid onto the brake rotor, caliper, pads and wheel. From research this appears to be a common problem with this model year with numerous owners reporting that dealerships are replacing the entire axle assembly on that side.
Right Rear axle seal is leaking fluid after only 3,500 miles and 3 months of ownership. This axle fluid is leaking onto the brake rotor and the wheel.
Rear passenger axle seals in 2021 models are leaking and leaving axle lubricant on brake pads
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