Binding/grinding/poping of front-end when turning @ 3-25 MPH, causing enough resistance to stop the jeep when at lower speeds, along with hum & vibration @ higher speeds. Replaced front halfshafts. Seemed ok. Drove approx. 400 highway miles, started again. Had different shop check drive axles. Axles ok. Replaced frt. Hub bearing assemblys, frt. Brake disc pads, frt. Disc brake anti-sqeal shims,frt. Disc brake rotors, frt. & rear thrid cover gasket,limited. Slip additive & lubricant frt. & rear. Problem contiunes. Advised may have a transfer case linkage problem common to jeep. Would like to know if this is a known problem with the jeep, if not is it possible, and what to do next. Thank you for your assistance.
1994 Jeep Grand Cherokee: grinding or squealing brakes
5 of the 586 complaints about the 1994 Jeep Grand Cherokee describe grinding or squealing brakes.
- owner complaints
- 5
- of this car's complaints
- 1%
- recalls
- 1
Is there a fix? There is 1 recall for this area of the car. See below
Grinding or squealing brakes by model year
What owners say
While driving and coming to stop about 10 MPH, stepped on brake pedal and brakes popped, making grinding noise like metal to metal. Then,consumer drove to a garage where a technician said that pads and shoes could be worn out. Consumer still had two rotors.
Tires lock up with a loud grinding noise when weather is damp or rainy.
When coming off highway had no control of brakes or steering, almost hit an island. Sometimes there is a grinding noise when you hit the brakes quickly.
Sway bar bushings replaced due to vehicle squeaking.
Related recalls
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: passenger and multi-purpose vehicles originally sold or currently registered in the states of connecticut, illinois, indiana, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont, or wisconsin, and the district of columbia. The front disc brake rotors can experience severe corrosion if operated for an extensive period in the "salt belt." if the rotors are not replaced, the corrosion can eventually compromise the structural integrity of the stamped steel center hub section of the rotor.
- Risk
- The reduced strength can allow the cast iron wear surface to separate from the hub, reducing the brake effectiveness of the vehicle.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace these rotors with rotors that are coated with a corrosion protection.
Recall number 99V340000 · Recall details
Questions about the 1994 Jeep Grand Cherokee grinding brakes
Is grinding or squealing brakes a common problem on the 1994 Jeep Grand Cherokee?
5 of 586 owner complaints about the 1994 Jeep Grand Cherokee (1%) mention grinding or squealing brakes. The model year with the most reports is 1999.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1994 Jeep Grand Cherokee?
There is 1 recall and 0 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 1994 Jeep Grand Cherokee
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