---
title: "Jeep Grand Cherokee Brake Pads and Rotor Sizes"
description: "How the Jeep Grand Cherokee brakes specification changed from 2012 to 2021, compared generation by generation. Brake pad references and rotor diameters for the Jeep Grand Cherokee, front and rear. Includes electronic parking brake service notes where they apply."
url: "https://whichcarparts.com/cars/jeep/grand-cherokee/brakes"
updated: "2026-08-20"
---

# Jeep Grand Cherokee Brake Pad and Rotor Specifications

The specification is consistent across every generation we hold data for.

## Full specifications by generation

The brakes on a Jeep Grand Cherokee is set by its generation, not its model year, so each generation has one page carrying the complete figures, part numbers and fitment notes for every year it covers.

- [2012-2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee Brakes](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/jeep/grand-cherokee/2012-2021/brakes)

## Jeep Grand Cherokee brakes: common questions

### Anything special about servicing the brakes on a 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)

## Find your exact Grand Cherokee

- [2021](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/jeep/grand-cherokee/2021)
- [2020](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/jeep/grand-cherokee/2020)
- [2019](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/jeep/grand-cherokee/2019)
- [2018](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/jeep/grand-cherokee/2018)
- [2017](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/jeep/grand-cherokee/2017)
- [2016](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/jeep/grand-cherokee/2016)
- [2015](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/jeep/grand-cherokee/2015)
- [2014](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/jeep/grand-cherokee/2014)
- [2013](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/jeep/grand-cherokee/2013)
- [2012](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/jeep/grand-cherokee/2012)

More Jeep Grand Cherokee guides:

- [Oil & filter](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/jeep/grand-cherokee/oil)
- [Battery](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/jeep/grand-cherokee/battery)
- [Tires & wheels](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/jeep/grand-cherokee/tires)
- [Wiper blades](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/jeep/grand-cherokee/wipers)
- [Air & cabin filters](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/jeep/grand-cherokee/filters)
- [Fluids](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/jeep/grand-cherokee/fluids)
- [Service schedule](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/jeep/grand-cherokee/service-schedule)
- [Problems & reliability](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/jeep/grand-cherokee/common-problems)
- [Oil light reset](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/jeep/grand-cherokee/oil-reset)
- [Key fob battery](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/jeep/grand-cherokee/key-fob-battery)
- [Specs](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/jeep/grand-cherokee/specs)

Specifications vary with engine option, production date, and market.