Note: You will need a 7mm hex for the caliper hold down bolts, and a 18mm socket for the caliper mounting bracket. Quick video to show you the full process or replacing brakes and rotors on a Jeep Grand Cherokee.
Fun Fact: That Rubber O ring is only on there for when the jeep is being assembled in the Factory so it can go down the line without falling off, You cant even buy a replacement if you lose or break one, So don't worry if you don't have one or you lose one in the process, Also i would recommend to just replace the caliper bolts as they are cheap to replace
Thanks for the Video!!! Just did my back brakes and everything worked out great. No issues at all. The lower caliper bolt is kind of tough to fit a bit and ratchet in there without hitting the lower swing arm, but it worked out fine!
Lol after a hour or so I took a box wrench on the end of the 7mm right before the ratchet opening and was able to turn the bolt out. It took a while but I got the job done. Thanks for this upload.
Thanks!! I think I can actually do this myself now. I’m at 96,000mi with the original pads and the lowest one is about 1/8” thick. I think I’ll just go ahead and do everything now and be done.
@@HowToWithLech I didn't think so, but maybe I'm getting calm in my old age! I think the OEM pads were ceramic, but I can't tell for sure. I think I'll go that route.
Right... I also made the mistake of not taking a close look at my emergency brakes when doing the brakes on my F-350. Then my son was getting married and asked me to bring the rented benches all the guests would be sitting on during the ceremony some 130 miles out to the ocean and... yep, my e-brake system fell apart from the dust shield in on the left side. I had to rent a U-Haul to accomplish the bench mission for a cool $750 bucks and then go back in and replace all that bull shit. The moral of the story is, take a close look at your e-brakes even if you don't use them. Make sure everything is working well and gets lubricant where they need it before you just slap the rotor back over them.
Just an FYI, don't use thread locker on any caliper bolts. If anything, use anti seize or light grease to remove next change. Proper torque spec will prevent them from coming loose. Also....lube your slide bolts to prevent uneven brake wear. Good video otherwise!!🤘
My car didn’t have the little rubber seals and so I went to my local keep dealership to buy some and they said the only way to get them is to buy the entire wheel hub assembly 😂😂😂
The pads were worn right down on one side which indicated a seized caliper slider (s).. But you didn't clean them up? Only added an artists brush if grease. You didn't advise if you fitted coated discs which would prevent corrosion from the non contact areas. You didn't properly prep the discs or the pads to ensure a good mating surface. I didn't see you thoroughly clean the brake caliper and support bracket. Worse of all was that you didn't clean up the handbrake shoes let alone adjust them after fitting new discs.. Why not? Also.. Wear nitrile gloves and a dust mask. Brake dust is a contaminant Other than that is was a very clear video.
