Brake Repair JEEP LIBERTY Journey

$128 Pads and Labor

JEEP LIBERTY

BRAKE REPAIR

The Jeep Liberty utilizes a standard hydraulic brake system with front disc brakes and rear drum brakes or disc brakes, depending on the model year. Common issues include warped rotors, worn brake pads, and issues with the parking brake, particularly on models with rear drum brakes. Routine maintenance, including brake pad and rotor replacement, is crucial for optimal stopping performance.

Brake Pad Replacement for One Axle (Front or Back)

Traditional Repair Shop $300-$350

Dealership $350-$450

Detroit Brake Repair $128

Front Rotor and Brake Pad Replacement w/Brake Sensor

Traditional Repair Shop $1220-$1420

Dealership $1480-$1870

Detroit Brake Repair $260-$400

Key aspects of Jeep Liberty brakes:

Front Brakes:

Typically disc brakes, featuring brake pads that clamp down on a rotating disc (rotor) to slow the wheel.

Rear Brakes:

Can be either disc or drum brakes. Disc brakes function similarly to the front brakes. Drum brakes use shoes that press against the inside of a rotating drum.

Hydraulic System:

The brake pedal pushes fluid through brake lines to the calipers (or wheel cylinders for drums), which then activate the pads or shoes.

Anti-lock Braking System (ABS):

Offered as optional equipment on some Jeep Liberty models, ABS helps prevent wheel lock-up during hard braking, improving control.

Common Problems:

Warped rotors, worn brake pads, brake fluid leaks, and issues with the ABS system can lead to reduced braking performance and safety concerns.

Rear Brake Pad and Rotor with Brake Sensor Replacement Cost Average

Traditional Repair Shop $600-$700

Dealership $730-$920

Detroit Brake Repair $-260-$360

Brake Fluid Change Cost Average

Traditional Repair Shop $150-$175

Dealership $160-$200

Brake Tech $125