2002 Jeep Liberty stopping

2002 JEEP LIBERTY
78,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 4WD • MANUAL
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JCOONEY67
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i have a problem when braking... the front end makes a bump-bump sound and feel... extreme at high speed and not quite as bad at low speed... the brakes seem to stop the car OK... I used the hand brake to stop once and it didn't happen, do you folks have any ideas... thanks, Susan
Jul 20, 2009 at 11:09 AM
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DANAUTHIER
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There are quite a few things that could give you these symptoms Susan. Check to be sure all the wheel lug nuts are torqued properly (100 foot pounds) Your brake rotors may be rusted or out of round, this would give you a pulsation when braking, worse at higher speeds, but usually happens every time you brake.
You may also have worn (loose) steering componets, tie rod ends are fairly common on your vehicle. My most recent employer was a Chrysler, Dodge & Jeep dealer, we replaced quite a few tie rod ends on Libertys with less miles than yours.
Ball joints in your suspension and wheel beaings are also possibilities.
Sorry for the long list, I did put in most to least common order according to the symtoms you posted.
Hope this helps, let me know.
Dan
Jul 22, 2009 at 12:31 PM