Rear brakes already!
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1BAMF'nJKU
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Oh ok.....what would cause that to be leaking already? Is it a difficult task? Never done that before. Is it a serious issue? Thanks for helping the newbie
WJCO
Meme King
What year? May be under warranty.
jagrubb99
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Inner axle seal is not the simplest of tasks. It requires you to remove the axle shafts and carrier in the rear differential in order to reach them.
EDIT: if it is in fact an inner axle seal that is leaking differential fluid all over your braking components, that can be caused by anything from improper assembly from the factory or a bent axle housing. Good luck with this
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1BAMF'nJKU
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Ok thx. It is 2014
WJCO
Meme King
What inner seal in the rear diff? I've only see the seals on the outer edge of the axle near the flange. And I've never had to pull the carrier.
rinkishjk
New member
I think your thinking of the front axle. ^^
Dirt, or a clogged breather tube can also cause an axle shaft seal leak.
Crystaliner
Doesn't know shit about wheeling
So I actually checked the speedo. Needed new brakes after 28538.00 miles on 37's 2014
DWiggles
Caught the Bug
This ^^^ exactly.
Is the jeep still running stock gears? If so, warranty.
Heavyhaul07
New member
The damn traction control on them is what is causing the early brake wear. I see it all day long on newer vehicles with it. The axle seal should be covered under warranty.
jagrubb99
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You guys are right. Duh. Sorry. Forgot we were talking rear!
christov11
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you guys downshift a lot?
of course would need a manual trans
im thinking that would help you out with the breaks on the long run... hey if you can get another 10K on them, why not!
of course would need a manual trans
im thinking that would help you out with the breaks on the long run... hey if you can get another 10K on them, why not!
re: fast rear brake wear
Yep... One thing I found out that I hadn't realized is that to improve the stability of the Wrangler (especially on the Unlimiteds), they apply the rear brakes automatically as you turn corners. I'm told a lot of people are going through rear pads in as little as 20-24K miles or so.
I'm definitely going to upgrade my brakes when my 2014 is ready.... Once again, Chrsyler seems like they just gave us the bare minimum, assuming that "because Jeep, you'll upgrade parts like LEGO pieces anyway".
Yep... One thing I found out that I hadn't realized is that to improve the stability of the Wrangler (especially on the Unlimiteds), they apply the rear brakes automatically as you turn corners. I'm told a lot of people are going through rear pads in as little as 20-24K miles or so.
I'm definitely going to upgrade my brakes when my 2014 is ready.... Once again, Chrsyler seems like they just gave us the bare minimum, assuming that "because Jeep, you'll upgrade parts like LEGO pieces anyway".
jesse3638
Hooked
As mentioned it appears to be a leaking axle seal. Seeing that you have a 2014 I'd assume that you are still under warranty. My dealership replaced this no questions asked with my lift and 35's. It appeared again and this time they attributed it to a score in the axle shaft and replaced the entire shaft under warranty no questions asked. The second time it was under the limited lifetime powertrain warranty.