Taking it in on Thursday….What do you think?

[MMMII]

I sent this to my Service Advisor as this will be the second time I’ve asked them to look at this (first time they couldn’t reproduce).

The noise only happens at low speed and tends to go away after a while and at faster speeds. It sounds like it comes with a revolution of a tire. Happens regardless of parking with or without the e-brake. Super annoying when on a trail.

I’ve read some posts about broken/damaged brake clip and another about rotors but thought I’d throw it out to the group.

I reached out to describe this issue to a member here based on the description provided (no video) he mentioned it sounds brake related.

Any thoughts/insight would be appreciated so I can instruct my service advisor to write it up correctly.

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[Gatorized]

Does sound like a brake wear indicator dragging - maybe on a high spot - warped rotor. Could have a slide sticking and one pad is worn out. Can’t hurt to have it checked to avoid damage to the rotor.

 

[MrFahrenheit]

Only because you mention this has been off road, I would guess there is a small rock stuck between the rotor and brakes. I had this happen to me. You might be able to see a wear mark on the rotor if this was the case. (Could be on the back side too).

If not that, perhaps it is a wheel weight contacting the caliper? There is some pretty tight clearance inside the wheel.

Both things should be easy to check by pulling the wheel(s) off

 

[TxSmitty]

Dude! I have the same exact squeak. Drives me nuts. I checked the brake clips a while back and they were all good. Will have to drive back under and take a look around. It’s about time to rotate tires anyway so that might help find the infamous squeak.

 

[TroutFishingInAmerica]

I've had a pebble stuck somewhere between pads and calipers before. It squealed like hell. Pulled the calipers off investigating and a pebble with one side flat fell on the tarmacadam. I was happy it was such a simple fix.

 

[MMMII]

If not that, perhaps it is a wheel weight contacting the caliper? There is some pretty tight clearance inside the wheel.

I can rule this out because I just put on new tires and wheels a few weeks back. Noise happened with stock wheels too.

Rock idea is interesting but wouldn’t it squeak all the time if that was the case?

 

[MrFahrenheit]

I can rule this out because I just put on new tires and wheels a few weeks back. Noise happened with stock wheels too.

Rock idea is interesting but wouldn’t it squeak all the time if that was the case?

Yeah, that’s true. Probably a more consistent squeak with a rock

 

[XJADDICTION]

I have the same noise. Need to take brakes apart to figure this out.

 

[MMMII]

Well that was a fun service visit. Tech noted that squeak was due to brake pad touching the rotor.

Resolution was to offer me new rear rotors and pads For the low-low price of $895.

I’m not inclined to tackle brakes on my own but think I’ll order the parts myself and have it done elsewhere.

Any recommendations on a step above the factory rotors?

 

[Hootbro]

Have not had to change my brakes and rotors yet on my Gladiator but have had decent performance in the past using PowerStop rotor and brake pad kits on my vehicles.

Thing you are going to run into aftermarket is that while our JT's share the same setup on the front as the JL's, the rear is it's own thing and less option to find on the rear.

My only other advice in whatever other brand you look into, get their premium coated rotors and ceramic brake pads if you plan to keep your JT long term.

 

[MrFahrenheit]

Well that was a fun service visit. Tech noted that squeak was due to brake pad touching the rotor.

Resolution was to offer me new rear rotors and pads For the low-low price of $895.

I’m not inclined to tackle brakes on my own but think I’ll order the parts myself and have it done elsewhere.

Any recommendations on a step above the factory rotors?

While it certainly could be from something dragging on the rotor I fail to see how replacing all that fixes the problem. The pads and/or it's hardware should not be dragging on the rotors. If it is, then something else is wrong.

Brakes are an incredibly easy thing to replace and you might be further ahead by watching a few YouTube videos and inspecting for things making contact on your own. Otherwise I'd take it to a different dealer or independent shop.

 

[Mtpisgah]

I have a similar sounds in the first 200 of driving after the truck has been parked for a few hours. It goes away after 5 seconds. I keep saying I a, going to pull the wheels to investigate but always run out of time.

 

[Trickster]

Well that was a fun service visit. Tech noted that squeak was due to brake pad touching the rotor.

Resolution was to offer me new rear rotors and pads For the low-low price of $895.

I’m not inclined to tackle brakes on my own but think I’ll order the parts myself and have it done elsewhere.

Any recommendations on a step above the factory rotors?

First questions to the shop should have been, why is the brake pad touching the rotor? Calipers seizing? What’s your mileage? Did you see the how much pad was left?
I despise piece work at dealerships. Get a can of Brake Kleen and some compressed air and clean your calipers, pads, and rotors, and go from there.

 

[JTPatriot]

You say it does go away after a bit of driving? Have you lightly applied the brakes while moving and when the squeak is noticeable? Does it stop?
Unfortunately these types of squeaks can be a number of things. Bent or warped rotor, bent axle flange, brake caliper hung up or seizing or even possibly a rock in the caliper.
You could remove the calipers and make sure that the pins that the caliper slides on are lubed and not gunked up. Clean and relube and see how that does.
Put and indicator on the hub flanges and see if you have excessive run out.
If it is something towards the major side and not just pad replacement, then the warranty should be used.

 

[MMMII]

First questions to the shop should have been, why is the brake pad touching the rotor? Calipers seizing? What’s your mileage? Did you see the how much pad was left?
I despise piece work at dealerships. Get a can of Brake Kleen and some compressed air and clean your calipers, pads, and rotors, and go from there.

What I said was “if rotors and pads are the fix what exactly is the cause.“ No answer.

Millage is a tick over 27k.

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