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NUMBER: 05-006-15
GROUP: Brakes
DATE: July 11, 2015
SUBJECT:
Front Brake Squeak/Squeal Noise
OVERVIEW:
This bulletin involves replacing the front brake rotors.
MODELS:
| 2012 – 2015 | (WK) | Jeep Grand Cherokee (SRT Only) |
NOTE: This bulletin applies to vehicles within the following markets/countries: United States Only.
NOTE: This bulletin applies to SRT vehicles built on or before May 2, 2015 (MDH 0502XX) equipped with Anti-Lock 4-Wheel Disc Perf Brakes (sales code BR4).
SYMPTOM/CONDITION:
The customer may describe a high frequency front brake squeal or squeak, at approximately 8.4kHz. Noise may be intermittent, so not always possible to duplicate.
DIAGNOSIS:
If the customer describes the symptom, perform the Repair Procedure.
PARTS REQUIRED:
| Qty. | Part No. | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | 05181513AD | ROTOR, Brake, Front |
NOTE: This bulletin does not require or include brake pad replacement.
REPAIR PROCEDURE:
NOTE: Be sure to review all warnings and cautions before proceeding, refer to the detailed information available in DealerCONNECT> TechCONNECT under: Service Info> 05- Brakes – Warning and 05- Brakes – Caution.
- Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to the detailed service procedures available in DealerCONNECT> TechCONNECT under: Service Info> 04 – Vehicle Quick Reference> Hoisting – Standard Procedure.
- Remove and replace the front brake rotors. Refer to the detailed service procedures available in DealerCONNECT> TechCONNECT> under: Service Info> 05 – Brakes, Base> Hydraulic> Mechanical> ROTOR, Brake> Removal/Installation> FRONT BRAKE ROTOR.
- Lower the vehicle.
- Pump the brake pedal until the brake caliper pistons and brake pads are seated and a firm brake pedal is obtained.
CAUTION: After installing the NEW brake rotors, keep in mind that braking effectiveness might be somewhat reduced during the first brake applications.
- Perform the brake pad burnishing procedure in order to properly seat the brake pads to the NEW rotors.
- Accelerate the vehicle to a steady speed of about 40 mph (65 km/h).
- Using light brake pedal pressure, slow the vehicle from 40 mph to 0 mph inapproximately 6 seconds.
- Accelerate back up to 40 mph for approximately one minute to allow the brakes tocool down.
- Repeat this procedure 15 to 20 times to correctly seat the brake lining material.
POLICY:
Reimbursable within the provisions of the warranty.
TIME ALLOWANCE:
| Labor Operation No: | Description | Skill Category | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 05-21-10-9R | Disc, Front Brake Rotor – Replace Both Sides (Includes Brake Pad Burnishing Procedure) (2 – Skilled) | 4 – Chassis Systems | 1.1 Hrs. |
FAILURE CODE:
| ZZ | Service Action |
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