Brakes - Pulsation During Light to Moderate Application: Overview
NUMBER: 05-003-02 REV. BGROUP: Brakes
DATE: Dec. 16, 2002
THIS BULLETIN SUPERSEDES TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN 05-003-02 REV. A, DATED JUNE 10, 2002, WHICH SHOULD BE REMOVED FROM YOUR FILES. ALL REVISIONS ARE HIGHLIGHTED WITH **ASTERISKS** AND INCLUDES A CHANGE TO THE MODELS BY THE ADDITION OF INTERNATIONAL APPLICATIONS.
SUBJECT:
Front Brake Pulsation During Light To Moderate Brake Application
OVERVIEW:
This bulletin involves the replacement of both front brake rotors and caliper assemblies.
MODELS:
**1999 - 2002 (WJ/WG) Grand Cherokee (Domestic & International Markets)**
NOTE:
THIS BULLETIN APPLIES TO WJ (DOMESTIC MARKET) VEHICLES BUILT PRIOR TO MAY 11, 2002 (MDH 0511XX), AND TO WG (INTERNATIONAL MARKET) VEHICLES BUILT PRIOR TO AUGUST 16, 2002 (MDH 0816XX).
SYMPTOM/CONDITION:
The customer may experience a vibration of the steering wheel, floor, seat, instrument panel, or a minor pedal pulsation (brake roughness) under light to moderate pedal application. This condition may be caused by excessive thickness variation of the brake rotor surface.
DIAGNOSIS:
1. Determine if the front brake vibration/pulsation is caused by excessive thickness variation of either front brake rotor.
2. If excessive thickness variation of the front brake rotor is at fault perform the Repair Procedure.
3. If this bulletin has already been performed, and front brake pulsation/vibration is present, do not perform the Repair Procedure. Investigate other possible cases for front brake pulsation/vibration.
PARTS REQUIRED:
POLICY:
Reimbursable within the provisions of the warranty.
TIME ALLOWANCE:
FAILURE CODE: