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#97 of 159 Re: SQUEAL IN FRONT [giantsin06] by panzer Aug 28, 2008 (2:01 pm)
Replying to: giantsin06 (Aug 25, 2008 1:22 pm) It is possible you have a brake dust buildup in the caliper. Try a high pressure wash around the brake calipers. Do it once a week. An automatic car wash booth won't get it like you will with a good hard stream of water. Compressed air works well also but sure makes a mess. If that isnt it, maybe the pads were installed without anti-seize compound or backing. Replies to this message: erickpl (Sep 24, 2008 9:30 am)
#98 of 159 Massive Shaking by lvjeepgirl Sep 18, 2008 (9:37 am)
Hi all. I bought a 2007 4dr Jeep Wrangler Unlimited 4x4 Automatic in January of '07 (brand new). It currently has about 32K miles (I drive about 50 miles roundtrip to work 5 days a week on the highway). I love the vehicle, but about a month ago my husband and I were driving along at about 70, and it the whole Jeep shook like we had a blow out. We pulled over, but nothing was wrong. Tires were fully inflated. I drove later that week about 400 miles (we were going camping) one way and 400 miles back and nothing happened. This morning my husband took my Jeep to work as he is bringing it in for an oil change, and at about 65mph it did the same thing. He pulled over, checked the tires, and same thing. It really feels like the way a vehicle reacts when you have a blow out - not necessarily just a front end shake. Has anyone had this problem? I am worried again, because we are supposed to tow a trailer this weekend from Vegas to Park City, UT and back, with kids, and the trailer will be full on the way back. Help! Replies to this message: giantsin06 (Sep 18, 2008 10:17 am) 074drshimmy (Nov 08, 2008 6:28 am) brokenjeep (Apr 20, 2009 12:35 pm) danrjeep (Apr 24, 2009 8:21 am)
#99 of 159 thanks to panzer by giantsin06 Sep 18, 2008 (10:09 am)
Sorry to take so long responding. It's been a month and squeel is basically gone. I only hear it when STOPPED (!) and maybe rolling a bit. I have the 6 speed so it may be clutch related. Anyhow it is about .02 percent what it was...this I can live with. EXTENNNNNNNDED HAPPY DRIVING WISHES TO ALL.
#100 of 159 Re: Massive Shaking [lvjeepgirl] by giantsin06 Sep 18, 2008 (10:17 am)
Replying to: lvjeepgirl (Sep 18, 2008 9:37 am) It wouldn't hurt to have all tires re-balanced...it was a VW years ago that almost threw me off the road...just after I left the FIRESTONE Store. The dope that balanced my wheels had NO IDEA what he was doing. Your car may have thrown a weight .Look for uneven wear on tires too. You are wise to get this thing fixed before you go anywhere distant.
#102 of 159 Windshield wiper by cwt1 Sep 20, 2008 (12:26 pm)
Wiper motor function correctly in all positions (varible, low and high) except off. It runs at low speed when off. Should I change the wiper switch or wiper motor? What if any diaignostic steps do I take? Replies to this message: tidester (Sep 20, 2008 4:55 pm) erickpl (Sep 24, 2008 9:32 am)
#103 of 159 Re: Windshield wiper [cwt1] by tidester HOST Sep 20, 2008 (4:55 pm)
Replying to: cwt1 (Sep 20, 2008 12:26 pm) I think you've already done the diagnostic and the problem is likely the switch.   tidester, host SUVs and Smart Shopper Replies to this message: erickpl (Sep 24, 2008 9:32 am)
#104 of 159 Re: SQUEAL IN FRONT [panzer] by erickpl Sep 24, 2008 (9:30 am)
Replying to: panzer (Aug 28, 2008 2:01 pm) Have you been through dirt/mud? I've had the problem after wheeling my TJ and gotten stones in between the rotor and pad. I'd highly suggest just getting in there with a hose and rinsing things off well and visually inspecting for any rubbing going on.   Are you sure this isn't an engine squeal? Or is it more like a wheel squeal/grinding noise? If it is a grinding squeal, I'd bet you have a stone or lots of brake dust in there. If it is just dust, I'd suggest a new pad with lower dust generation. I'm putting EBC brakes on my wife's car. They have a EBC Yellow and Green that would be ideal for a Wrangler and have a LOT less dust than stock. Yellow in front, green in back IIRC (due to braking loads).   -Paul
#105 of 159 Re: Windshield wiper [tidester] by erickpl Sep 24, 2008 (9:32 am)
Replying to: tidester (Sep 20, 2008 4:55 pm) X2. Your switch is bad. The switch on the steering column is a one piece design. Replace that entire assembly. You can buy new from the dealer. Also consider www.jeepsareus.com and perhaps find a local salvage yard and grab one from a comparable Jeep. Collins Bros Jeep out of Texas also has Jeep parts (I'm just not sure how new).   -Paul
#106 of 159 Re: tedward2 [tedward2] by karthur2ks Nov 02, 2008 (7:26 pm)
Replying to: tedward2 (Nov 02, 2007 7:25 am) I just got my 2007 Unlimited X back from the dealership for the 3rd time this month for water leaks. It started first above my windshield and then my passenger door. Now it is my driver side door. I am glad it started before my warranty was up. They said they have had lots of problems with the wranglers after they have about 20 or 30k miles on them. I am getting very frustrated also. Never expected they couldn't get it fixed. They keep replacing the weather stripping. Still leaking!

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