I recently went for an oil change at the dealer with my 2007 Jeep Wrangler unlimited 4 door. The dealership informed me that me front drivers side tire is rubbing through me brake line when I turn the steering wheel all the way to the left. If you turn your wheel all the way to the right you can look in the wheel well and see where it is rubbing through. I will admit that I am not a mechanic and I know very little about cars. I asked the dealership that since I have not modified my Jeep if the repair would be covered. They told me no, but said they would cover it through my extended warranty and I would just have to pay the $100 deductible. I did not like the answer so I called Chrysler directly and told them about my problem. They said that they would not fix the problem free of charge even though it is not my fault. I checked a few other people's 4 door jeeps and they are having the same problem. Obviously the brake line is installed from the factory in a place where it rubs. This is not the same issue as the brake recall that jeep has already put out. After speaking with Chrysler I called the NHTS and lodged a complaint against Chrysler for installing the brake line in an area that it rubs against the tire.
Since many people here know more about cars then I do, please tell me if my thinking is wrong. If the stock tire rubs through the stock brake line on a stock vehicle, shouldn't it be replaced for free?
Also, please check your front drivers side brake line to make sure you don't have this problem.
hmmm, while I was installing my rock sliders today I decided to take a look at this issue, and sure enough my tires are rubbing on the sleeves. Worst part is the right side was actually touching the line as it had come loose and got in between tire and sleeve
Went to take my daughter to school this morning, brake pedal went to the floor, said a few choice words, got out and found brake fluid leaking out.
It's bulging and worn thru.
Stuck waiting for my hubby to come home and help me get the freaking lug nuts off, stupid tire guy over torqued the damn things. Glad I was stuck in my driveway and not on the side of the road.
I had this same issue a few months ago when I replaced the wheels and tires. Jeep has replaced the part with a new line, but does not have a recall for the problem. No wear on the passenger side. Only the drivers side was rubbing through. Thankfully it was not fully cut like that pic above.
On my 2012 they are also routed differently - they seem to go up and over, and then down. I almost wonder if those pictured didn't also run that way at some time, but then whatever was holding them up failed and allowed it to droop into the current position? If so, then it might be more of an issue of time and mileage rather than design, and we should all be prepared to check more often.
My Jeep is a 2008 - I did notice that the dealer had trimmed the interior fender shroud. I'm inclined to say that this was due to tire wear from left turns - passenger side doesn't show any sign of rubbing. Still have the same size tires that came with it, so tire size isn't the problem.
I have a lift and extended brake lines so no issues but I would recommend getting a set of extended brake lines and relocate the brackets or run the lines behind the shock.
Curiosity got the best of me. Checked my 2014 and found the same as Barmanvarn. No issues and running 33's.
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