Brakes grabbing?

[mcjeff]

Hi!

I've a 2020 JLUR. It's not the first Jeep I've driven, but it's the first Wrangler I've owned. I wanted to ask about this here before making an appointment. I noticed that while coming to a stop, if I'm applying even pressure, the brakes seem to "grab" as I slow down as If I've suddenly applied a bit more power to the pedal. It's not an auto downshift.

Is this a normal thing for Wranglers, or should I have it checked? I've got just under 1500 miles on it.

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[Hound Dog]

I would like to know more about the JL system too. I have had YJs and TJ but my first JL. When I hit the brakes at speed they seem to grab until I hit the gas again. My other Jeeps did not do this. For that matter my TJ has trouble trying to grab even when stomping on the pedal. Kind of old school anti-lock!

 

[5foot19]

Could it be the auto transmission rolling through the gears and engine braking?

 

[DanFelix]

Hi!

I've a 2020 JLUR. It's not the first Jeep I've driven, but it's the first Wrangler I've owned. I wanted to ask about this here before making an appointment. I noticed that while coming to a stop, if I'm applying even pressure, the brakes seem to "grab" as I slow down as If I've suddenly applied a bit more power to the pedal. It's not an auto downshift.

Is this a normal thing for Wranglers, or should I have it checked? I've got just under 1500 miles on it.

Mine does the same thing. I believe it "interprets" the urgency of the stop and "assists" the brakes. Mostly happens when I am stopping on a downhill slope.

 

[jeepdabest]

Sounds like it could be the caliper guide pins aren't lubed properly. This will cause uneven brake pad wear and could affect the rotors as well. Many youtube videos will show you how.

 

[mcjeff]

It actually might be engine braking. it doesn’t seem to happen if I shift into N first, but it doesn’t feel right. Engine breaking is fine, this feels like it’s doing it aggressively dropping into 2nd.

I‘ll mention it the next time I’m at the dealer.

 

[mwilk012]

It actually might be engine braking. it doesn’t seem to happen if I shift into N first, but it doesn’t feel right. Engine breaking is fine, this feels like it’s doing it aggressively dropping into 2nd.

I‘ll mention it the next time I’m at the dealer.

It is, it will go away. Just drive.

 

[mcjeff]

Older thread but figured I'd keep it updated. Was at the dealer today and asked about it since it's still noticeable, and kind of annoying. They mentioned that I'm far from the first that has brought it up and there's some software update expected in the not-so-distant future to improve downshifting.

Not sure if it's smoke blowing or not, but....

Note that it's not what I would consider standard engine breaking. It feels almost like an AT with crappy or low fluid when it does this. A quick "catch."

 

[JeepCares]

Older thread but figured I'd keep it updated. Was at the dealer today and asked about it since it's still noticeable, and kind of annoying. They mentioned that I'm far from the first that has brought it up and there's some software update expected in the not-so-distant future to improve downshifting.

Not sure if it's smoke blowing or not, but....

Note that it's not what I would consider standard engine breaking. It feels almost like an AT with crappy or low fluid when it does this. A quick "catch."

Hey, Jeff. If you'd like to discuss further with our team, send a private message.

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[mcjeff]

Hey, Jeff. If you'd like to discuss further with our team, send a private message.

Kate
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Oh! I forgot about you! Will do! =)

 

[VikingJL]

Anyone have any updates on this problem? My 2020 JLU does the same thing and it's a bit nerve racking.

 

[mcjeff]

Nothing else yet. It’s “mechanically sound” and nothing is wrong, update “in the works” per my dealer.

I’ve taken to shifting to N or using manual shifting while stopping until it heats up, especially in the snow and ice.

 

[VikingJL]

Thanks. I'm taking the Jeep soon for service. I will report back what they say about it.

 

[VikingJL]

Just got my Jeep out of the shop. They said they had to clean off some brake dust but other than that the brakes looked fine. Didn't notice any grab on the way back home. Hopefully it was the brake dust causing the problem.

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