--- title: "2012-2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee Brake Pads and Rotor Sizes" description: "Brake pad references and rotor diameters for the 2012-2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee, front and rear. Includes electronic parking brake service notes where they apply." url: "https://whichcarparts.com/cars/jeep/grand-cherokee/2012-2021/brakes" updated: "2026-08-20" --- # 2012-2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee Brake Pad and Rotor Specifications Brake pad references and rotor diameters for the 2012-2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee, front and rear. Includes electronic parking brake service notes where they apply. ## 2012-2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee brake specifications (Check your manual) null Note: Rotor sizes vary significantly by engine/trim (V6/V8 vs SRT/Trackhawk Brembo package), not independently verified here; confirm rotor diameter against your specific trim before ordering pads/rotors. Electronic parking brake on most trims. Service/maintenance mode may be needed before retracting rear caliper pistons. ## Which Jeep Grand Cherokee model years does this cover? These brakes specifications apply to every Jeep Grand Cherokee built from 2012 through 2021, the WK2 (4th generation), mid-size 2-row suv. Nothing in this specification changes between those model years. - [2012 Grand Cherokee](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/jeep/grand-cherokee/2012) - [2013 Grand Cherokee](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/jeep/grand-cherokee/2013) - [2014 Grand Cherokee](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/jeep/grand-cherokee/2014) - [2015 Grand Cherokee](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/jeep/grand-cherokee/2015) - [2016 Grand Cherokee](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/jeep/grand-cherokee/2016) - [2017 Grand Cherokee](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/jeep/grand-cherokee/2017) - [2018 Grand Cherokee](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/jeep/grand-cherokee/2018) - [2019 Grand Cherokee](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/jeep/grand-cherokee/2019) - [2020 Grand Cherokee](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/jeep/grand-cherokee/2020) - [2021 Grand Cherokee](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/jeep/grand-cherokee/2021) ## What changed during the 2012-2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee | Years | What changed | | --- | --- | | 2012 | Launch of the 6.4L SRT8; carries over 3.6L Pentastar/5.7L HEMI lineup from 2011 introduction | | 2014 | Mid-cycle facelift: new front/rear fascias, 8-speed automatic standard, 3.0L EcoDiesel V6 introduced, monostable rotary shifter introduced (see rollaway recall) | | 2017 | Minor refresh: revised grille/lighting, Uconnect updates | | 2018 | SRT Trackhawk introduced with the 707-hp supercharged 6.2L | | 2019 | Final year for the 3.0L EcoDiesel V6 in the US Grand Cherokee | | 2021 | Final full model year of the WK2 as the primary Grand Cherokee nameplate | | 2022 | WK2 continues alongside the new WL for one more year, marketed as "Grand Cherokee WK" in reduced Laredo E, Laredo X, and Limited trim, 3.6L Pentastar only, not to be confused with the WL redesign sold in parallel | ## 2012-2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee brakes: common questions ### Anything special about servicing the brakes on a 2012-2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee? Rotor sizes vary significantly by engine/trim (V6/V8 vs SRT/Trackhawk Brembo package), not independently verified here; confirm rotor diameter against your specific trim before ordering pads/rotors. Electronic parking brake on most trims. Service/maintenance mode may be needed before retracting rear caliper pistons.. ## Sources - [Wikipedia, Jeep Grand Cherokee (WK2), engine table and generation history](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jeep_Grand_Cherokee_(WK2)) - [NHTSA recall 14V-530, TIPM fuel pump relay](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2014/RCLRPT-14V530-6862.PDF) - [NHTSA recall 16V-240, monostable shifter rollaway](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2016/RCLRPT-16V240-9145.PDF) - [NHTSA recall 20V-699, EcoDiesel EGR cooler](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2020/RCLRPT-20V699-5290.PDF) - [Fontana CDJR, Jeep Grand Cherokee Oil Type & Capacity Guide (2011-2026), aggregated by-engine oil specs](https://www.fontanacdjr.com/service-department/service-and-parts-tips/jeep-grand-cherokee-oil-type/) - [Victorville Motors, Jeep Grand Cherokee Oil Type & Capacity](https://www.victorvillemotors.com/service-department/service-tips/jeep-grand-cherokee-oil-type-capacity/) - [Collierville CDJR, Jeep Grand Cherokee Bolt Pattern Guide (1999-2026)](https://www.colliervillechryslerdodgejeepram.com/service-department/service-tips/jeep-grand-cherokee-bolt-pattern/) - [Wheel-Size.com, 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee wheel/tire fitments](https://www.wheel-size.com/size/jeep/grand-cherokee/2016/) - [Firkins CJ, How to Reset the Oil Life Indicator on a Jeep Grand Cherokee](https://www.firkinscj.com/blog/how-to-reset-the-oil-life-indicator-on-a-jeep-grand-cherokee/) - [Suncore Industries, Common Quadra-Lift air suspension issues (WK2)](https://www.suncoreindustries.com/product/26221/common-quadralift-air-suspension-issues-and-strut-or-spring-replacement-options-for-your-jeep-grand-cherokee-wk2) ## More for the 2012-2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee - [Oil & filter](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/jeep/grand-cherokee/2012-2021/oil) - [Battery](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/jeep/grand-cherokee/2012-2021/battery) - [Tires & wheels](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/jeep/grand-cherokee/2012-2021/tires) - [Wiper blades](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/jeep/grand-cherokee/2012-2021/wipers) - [Air & cabin filters](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/jeep/grand-cherokee/2012-2021/filters) - [Fluids](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/jeep/grand-cherokee/2012-2021/fluids) - [Service schedule](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/jeep/grand-cherokee/2012-2021/service-schedule) - [Problems & reliability](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/jeep/grand-cherokee/2012-2021/common-problems) - [Oil light reset](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/jeep/grand-cherokee/2012-2021/oil-reset) - [Key fob battery](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/jeep/grand-cherokee/2012-2021/key-fob-battery) - [Specs](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/jeep/grand-cherokee/2012-2021/specs) Specifications vary with engine option, production date, and market.