supersport126

Hello all,
I'm on vacation high up in the smokey mountains with our new '16 rubicon with 3600 miles and we have to climb one hell of a hill to get to our cabin. The issue I'm experiencing is after climbing this damn incline we get out and I can smell my rear brakes and feel the heat from them. I find this strange since I'm not touching the brakes at all, in fact I find myself going pretty fast to get a good head start because it's a very steep hill. All pavement I might add. It seems like the traction control is holding brake pressure? Is this normal and if so how can I bypass it?
Thanks,

Jeek.OlllllllO

Is your e brake all the way down?

zstairlessone

^^ I always 'bounce' my brake handle, while compressing the button, almost to the first latch a couple of times when I get in to make sure the e-brake isn't hanging.

supersport126

I never notice this issue until climbing this big ass hill. I'll check the e-brake but I'm sure that's not the issue.

hornetman

Faulty brake caliper? Is it only one side?

supersport126

Both sides, normally not an issue. Leaving tomorrow so prolly won't have the issue after that. Strange that's for sure, only after climbing this super steep hill

Jeepstin12

If you're in 2wd and spinning tires, the brakes are applied via traction control system to control wheel spin.