My 99 has about 145K and runs great. But while braking at highway speed it has quite a bit of shuddering can feel and see it in the steering wheel. I sure it must need a new set of rotors and pads. The last time at the Jeep dealer he mentioned the right front wheel bearing is going, could this be causing the shuddering under braking?
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99 XJ question
- Thread starter danzy
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HoratioTheJeep
NAXJA Forum User
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- Texas
Bearings usually make noise when accelerating or turning, or coasting, or any time the wheel is turning, but to my knowledge they will not cause shuddering (the brakes are the most likely culprit).
Matthew Currie
NAXJA Member #760
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- Vermont, land of big clay
A bad wheel bearing will contribute to shuddering under braking, but it's hard to diagnose at this distance without feeling the shudder. Many things will contribute. If you know a bearing is bad, I'd replace that first, and worry about the rotors later if it doesn't go away.
However, I'd also take the dealer's recommendation with a grain of salt. I'm sure they'd love to sell you a new unit hub, and 145 K is a pretty likely age for it to wear out, but you'd better check it yourself first.
However, I'd also take the dealer's recommendation with a grain of salt. I'm sure they'd love to sell you a new unit hub, and 145 K is a pretty likely age for it to wear out, but you'd better check it yourself first.
selarep
NAXJA Forum User
- Location
- Central CA
I'm pretty sure mine is doing the same, it's chirping while i drive and at low speeds I can hear it like crazy. damn bearing.
